Jul 07 No double standard in Clinton probe, FBI director says By Eric Tucker, Associated Press FBI Director James Comey is set to make his first appearance before Congress since announcing the agency's recommendation to not prosecute Hillary Clinton over her private email setup. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 53:47 PBS NewsHour full episode July 6, 2016 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Obama announces a setback in troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, leaving thousands to combat a resurgent Taliban. Also: Another police shooting caught on tape, understanding the law behind the Clinton email investigation, crippling challenges facing Ukraine’s… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 7:22 2 takes on the law used to judge Clinton's email use By PBS News Hour Both FBI Director James Comey and Attorney General Loretta said they would not recommend or pursue charges against Hillary Clinton for her email practices as secretary of state. To examine the law they used to make that decision, Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 3:27 Clinton goes on offense, hoping to leave email story behind By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton campaigned on the the Jersey shore Wednesday, confronting Donald Trump’s business record and unveiling a plan to make public universities tuition free for most American families. But Republicans continued to raise concerns about her use of email as… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 4:14 News Wrap: GOP gun and anti-terror bill faces House opposition By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, members of the Freedom Caucus came out against a Republican bill that would bar gun sales to those on a terror watchlist. That leaves House Speaker Paul Ryan without the votes to pass the measure. Continue watching
Jul 06 Justice Department closes Clinton email investigation with no charges By Eric Tucker, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Attorney General Loretta Lynch says the Hillary Clinton email investigation is being closed without any criminal charges. Continue reading
Jul 06 Trump says Saddam Hussein was an opponent of terrorism. He's wrong By Calvin Woodward and Robert Burns, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump gives credit where credit isn't due when he brands Saddam Hussein a potent foil of terrorists. Continue reading
Jul 06 Corker withdraws his name as possible Trump running mate By Erica Werner and Jill Colvin, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Bob Corker has withdrawn his name as a possible running mate for Donald Trump, his spokesman confirms. Continue reading
Jul 06 Trump raises $51 million in June for campaign and GOP By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump says he raised $51 million for his campaign and allied Republicans in the month of June. Continue reading
Jul 06 Similarities lacking in Clinton, Petraeus investigations By Eric Tucker, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The FBI's recommendation against criminal charges in the Hillary Clinton email matter drew immediate comparisons to last year's high-profile case in which the agency took the opposite position and pursued the prosecution of then-CIA Director David Petraeus. Continue reading