Apr 07 Can the president attack another country without Congress? By Richard Lardner, Associated Press Some questions and answers about how and why presidents can conduct military action without permission from the 535 representatives of the American people. Continue reading
Apr 06 WATCH: President Trump's full statement on U.S. missile attack on Syria By Joshua Barajas President Donald Trump's full remarks on why the U.S. decided to launch a surprise attack Thursday on a government-controlled air base in Syria. Continue reading
Apr 06 U.S. fires missiles into Syria in first attack on Assad regime By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press It was the first direct American assault on the Syrian government and Donald Trump's most dramatic military order since becoming president. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 6:03 Murray: 'Nuclear' option on Gorsuch is Republicans' choice By PBS News Hour Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss why she opposes Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and blames Republicans for using the “nuclear” option to end the filibuster for high court confirmations, plus Rep. Devin Nunes’ stepping… Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch 6:06 Thune: Republicans had no choice but to change Senate rules for Gorsuch By PBS News Hour Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why he defends his party’s move to change Republican rules in order to pave the way for the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and the potential for bipartisan cooperation… Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch 9:42 Are the unprecedented demands of protecting the Trumps straining the Secret Service? By PBS News Hour The U.S. Secret Service has protected presidents and their families for more than a century. But rarely has it had to go so many places and protect so many people than it has for President Trump. John Yang speaks with… Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch 4:06 Why Devin Nunes is pulling back from the Russia probe By PBS News Hour Rep. Devin Nunes, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, announced he would step away from the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Nunes’ departure comes amid heavy criticism and ethics complaints. Judy Woodruff speaks with The Washington… Continue watching
Apr 06 Rep. Mike Conaway to replace Nunes as head of House Russia probe By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press On Thursday, Speaker Paul Ryan tapped Conaway to continue the investigation after House intelligence committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., stepped aside. Continue reading
Apr 06 Twitter challenges U.S. order to identify user behind anti-Trump account By Associated Press Twitter defied a U.S. government request for records that could identify users behind an account opposed to President Donald Trump, and is challenging the order in court. Continue reading
Apr 06 Sen. Patty Murray on why she joined the filibuster against Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch By Jessica Yarvin Senate Republicans moved forward on Thursday with the "nuclear option" to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. In an interview with PBS NewsHour, Democratic Sen. Patty Murray -- the No. 3 Democrat in the Senate -- explained why she… Continue reading