Feb 12 White House defends travel ban as provocations mount By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Stephen Miller, a top White House aide, renewed support for President Donald Trump's embattled immigration order and praised a surge in deportations Sunday. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch Raids across the country rattle immigrants By PBS News Hour Raids this week ordered by the Trump administration has led to the detention and possible deportation of hundreds of immigrants around the country. While the government says they were routine, advocacy groups say it was a stepped-up effort by a… Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch 8:35 GE, other corporations shop for best relocation deals By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo American companies have often moved manufacturing plants in search of cheaper labor or easier access to raw materials. But inside the U.S., states are competing with each other to attract new companies and the jobs they bring. In turn, corporations… Continue watching
Feb 11 Lawyer: Pro-Trump mindset behind 8-year voter fraud sentence By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Rosa Maria Ortega, 37, was convicted in Fort Worth this week on two felony counts of illegal voting over allegations that she improperly cast a ballot five times between 2005 and 2014. Continue reading
Feb 11 Trump attacks on judiciary raise safety concerns for judges By Associated Press Experts are worried that President Donald Trump's own attacks on the judiciary could make judges a more inviting target. Continue reading
Feb 10 Watch 5:21 Top Trump aide reportedly talked sanctions with Russian envoy By PBS News Hour In December, the Obama administration levied new sanctions against Russia for its alleged role in tampering with the election. In the days following, incoming White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn spoke several times via phone with the Russian ambassador. Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch 5:56 News Wrap: Trump to possibly offer new order on immigration By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, President Trump indicated that he’s not waiting for the final outcome of the legal battle over his executive order on immigration, promising a new order next week to ensure "additional security for our country." Also,… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch 9:54 What's the future of relations with China, Japan under Trump? By PBS News Hour Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with President Trump Friday amid growing concerns in Asia over trade, North Korea’s missile and nuclear programs and China flexing its military muscle. Judy Woodruff speaks with Evan Medeiros, former senior director for Asian… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch 7:39 As HHS secretary, Tom Price has significant powers to change health care By PBS News Hour Tom Price, a Republican congressman from Georgia, was confirmed as the next secretary of health and human services overnight. The longtime opponent of the Affordable Care Act sees a smaller role for the federal government in health care. But his… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch 13:08 Shields and Brooks on immigration ban court defeat, Democrats' confirmation hearing opposition By PBS News Hour Continue watching