Dec 12 Watch To deny Russian involvement in the election is to deny fact, says Sen. Reed By PBS News Hour Amid growing concerns about Russian influence in the election -- including a conclusion by the CIA on Russia’s motivations -- a bipartisan group of senators has called for a serious congressional investigation into the cyberattacks. Judy Woodruff speaks with Sen. Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch 3:13 Top GOP lawmakers, Trump at odds over Russia allegations By PBS News Hour Republican congressional leaders are calling for an investigation into Russia’s possible influence in the 2016 election. But on Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump dismissed the CIA’s conclusion that the Russians were trying to help him win, calling it “ridiculous.” John Yang… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch 3:29 News Wrap: Syrian forces on the verge of recapturing Aleppo By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, the Syrian army and its allies appeared on the verge of recapturing the city of Aleppo. The military said it now controls 99 percent of eastern Aleppo, leaving rebels with a tiny enclave. Also, in… Continue watching
Dec 12 Top GOP leaders back congressional probes into Russian hacking By Alan Fram, Associated Press Congress' top Republicans endorsed investigations into the CIA's belief that Russia meddled in last month's election to help Donald Trump win. Continue reading
Dec 12 Following recounts, Trump remains winner in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania By Marc Levy and Scott Bauer, Associated Press Presidential election recount efforts came to an end Monday in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with both states certifying Republican Donald Trump as the winner. Continue reading
Dec 12 Women's March gets spot for post-inauguration rally By Alison Thoet A women's march that is expecting more than 100,000 attendees the day after the Jan. 20 inauguration has secured a location for its demonstration. More than a dozen other groups planning protests are still waiting on permits. Continue reading
Dec 12 After health-care repeal vote, some in GOP fear a cliff By Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republicans are eagerly planning initial votes next month on dismantling President Barack Obama's health care law, a cherished GOP goal. But many worry that while Congress tries to replace it, the party will face ever-angrier voters, spooked health… Continue reading
Dec 12 What's ahead for first lady Michelle Obama? By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — It'll be one of the most watched mid-life career changes in recent memory. What does Michelle Obama do next?… Continue reading
Dec 12 Trump faces an early test with Republicans over Russia By Ken Thomas, Associated Press NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump is facing an early test with fellow Republicans over U.S. relations with Russia, as lawmakers seek to investigate a CIA assessment that Russia interfered in the November election and issue warnings over the incoming… Continue reading
Dec 11 Netanyahu hopes to work with Trump to undo Iran deal By Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump will be a good friend to Israel and hopefully the two countries can work together to dismantle the international nuclear agreement with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview Sunday. Continue reading