Jan 20 Watch 7:11 Former Defense Sec. William Cohen on partisanship and impeachment evidence Former Rep. William Cohen was among a handful of Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee in 1974 to vote for the impeachment of President Nixon. Cohen later served as secretary of defense under President Clinton, who was impeached during that… Continue watching
Jan 17 Dershowitz, Starr join Trump impeachment legal defense By Eric Tucker, Associated Press President Donald Trump is adding to his impeachment defense team, bringing in experience both in constitutional law and the politics of impeachment. Continue reading
Oct 25 WATCH: Elijah Cummings' funeral with remembrances from Obama, Clintons The body of congressman and civil rights champion Elijah Cummings returned Friday to the church where he worshipped in his beloved Baltimore for a final farewell. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 7:28 Why hundreds of former federal prosecutors disagree with Barr over Mueller report The Mueller report continues to generate legal debate. Several hundred former federal prosecutors published a statement this week asserting that President Trump would have been charged with obstruction of justice, were he not the sitting president. William Brangham talks to… Continue watching
Mar 04 Trump administration prepares to tighten Cuba trade embargo By Michael Weissenstein, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Under the new rules, the U.S. would allow lawsuits against foreign companies using properties confiscated by the Cuban government after the 1959 revolution. Continue reading
Feb 15 As Democrats lean left, will voters follow? By Lisa Mascaro, Steve Peoples, Associated Press Captivated by a handful of liberal superstars, Democrats are venturing where the party has long feared to tread: Steep taxes on the rich. Abolishing an immigration enforcement agency. And proposing a sweeping Green New Deal to combat climate change. Continue reading
Dec 02 George H.W. Bush: America's last foreign policy president By James Goldgeier, The Conversation George H.W. Bush was the last person elected president of the United States with any prior foreign policy experience. Continue reading
Dec 02 From Bush to Clinton, a grace note for the ages By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press “Dear Bill,” George H.W. Bush scribbled Jan. 20, 1993, to the Democrat about to succeed him as president. “When I walked into this office just now I felt the same sense of wonder and respect that I felt four years… Continue reading
Dec 01 Presidents, others praise former President George H.W. Bush By Associated Press He “was a man of the highest character. The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41′s life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for Dad.” — Former President George W. Bush… Continue reading
Oct 24 Agents intercept possible explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The official says investigators believe the explosive is linked to one found Monday at the compound of liberal billionaire George Soros. Continue reading