May 06 Obama stresses need for action on corporate tax evasion By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press President Barack laid out what's needed to support the U.S. economy after a federal government report revealed weak job gains. Continue reading
May 06 Trump rebuffs Paul Ryan's reluctance, catches heat for 'taco bowl' tweet By Associated Press Within the span of a single hour, Donald Trump gave Republicans wary of his presidential nomination yet another reason to worry — and House Speaker Paul Ryan tried to give them a way out. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 5:34 As Trump outlines White House goals, signs of division in his party By PBS News Hour On Thursday, presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump laid out the goals for his first 100 days in office, including designing a Mexican border wall and banning Muslim immigration. Meanwhile his top aides made behind-the-scenes overtures to party figures for support. Continue watching
May 05 Watch 10:18 Trump the leader of the free world? Two GOP perspectives By PBS News Hour Donald Trump may be the GOP’s presumptive nominee, but that doesn’t mean party leaders are lining up to throw support behind him. On Thursday, House Speaker Paul Ryan became the highest ranked Republican to say he’s not ready to endorse… Continue watching
May 05 Obama administration commutes 58 prison sentences, all nonviolent drug offenders By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Obama administration on Thursday commuted the prison sentences of 58 federal convicts, part of a broader push to revamp the criminal justice system and ease punishments for nonviolent drug offenders. Continue reading
May 05 Paul Ryan not ready to support Donald Trump By Erica Werner, Associated Press House Speaker Paul Ryan says he's not ready to support Donald Trump as the GOP nominee. Continue reading
May 05 Ex-Utah Sen. Bob Bennett, ousted in tea party wave, has died By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Former U.S. Sen. Bob Bennett, of Utah, who shied away from the spotlight but earned a reputation as someone who knew how to get things done in Washington, has died. He was 82. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 8:06 Ben Carson turns from competitor to Trump team member By PBS News Hour Dr. Ben Carson started the election cycle as one of Donald Trump’s more popular rivals, before falling support led him to suspend his campaign. In March, Carson threw his support behind his erstwhile opponent. Since then has been one of… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 53:46 PBS NewsHour full episode May 4, 2016 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, three presidential candidates remain after Bernie Sanders scores an upset in Indiana and Donald Trump emerges as the presumptive GOP nominee. Also: The U.S. role in fighting ISIS, why half of teenagers say they’re addicted to… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 7:40 How Donald Trump defied party wisdom to become the face of the GOP By PBS News Hour Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. John Kasich suspended their campaigns after landslide losses in Indiana Tuesday night, leaving Donald Trump as the GOP’s presumptive nominee. For more on Trump’s win, as well as what Sen. Bernie Sanders’ refusal to quit… Continue watching