May 23 Watch 4:25 Former CIA director says Russia was warned not to interfere in election By PBS News Hour Former CIA Director John Brennan, National Intelligence Director Dan Coats and NSA chief Mike Rogers appeared before congressional hearings on Tuesday, amid reports that President Trump asked Coats and Rogers to help him push back against an FBI investigation into… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 10:24 Debating the impact of Trump’s stark budget departure By PBS News Hour The White House says President Trump's first full proposed budget puts taxpayers first. His plan would dramatically reduce Medicaid spending, food benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance, while boosting defense funding. Lisa Desjardins reports and Hari Sreenivasan gets views from… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 2:29 Cuts to Medicaid, social safety net expected in Trump budget By PBS News Hour The Trump administration will release its first full budget plan Monday, laying out the president’s priorities for spending and taxes. Early reporting suggests Mr. Trump's proposal will feature some big changes and substantial cuts. Congress has the final say, but… Continue watching
May 17 WATCH: Ryan backs Trump, cautions against ‘rush to judgment’ By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan declared Wednesday that he retains confidence in President Donald Trump and cautioned against "rushing to judgment" over the cascading revelations coming out of the White House. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 6:15 Trump administration expands limits on foreign aid over abortion services By PBS News Hour President Trump majorly expanded the so-called "Mexico City policy" -- or as critics call it, the "gag rule" -- in a new executive order Monday. The rule has blocked international assistance to any programs that mention or provide abortions. In… Continue watching
May 14 6 ways Medicaid cuts under GOP health care overhaul could impact schools By Sally Ho and Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press For school districts still getting their financial footing after the Great Recession, the Medicaid changes being advanced as part of the health care overhaul are sounding familiar alarms. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 5:12 How a new FBI director could impact Congress’ Russia probes By PBS News Hour Amid the turmoil over James Comey's firing and how it may affect the FBI's investigation into Russia's meddling in the election, there are other investigations underways in both the House and the Senate. Where do those probes stand and how… Continue watching
May 09 Watch 4:39 Rep. Swalwell: Comey firing amid Russia probe ‘disturbing for our democracy’ By PBS News Hour Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his concerns about the Trump administration’s firing of FBI James Comey and its potential consequences for the investigations into possible connections between the Trump campaign and the Russian efforts to influence… Continue watching
May 06 GOP chairman warns agencies about requests for records By Kevin Freking, Associated Press A House Republican chairman has told a dozen government agencies to exclude communications with his committee from requests made through the Freedom of Information Act. Continue reading
May 04 Listen to Democrats’ taunts and Republicans’ cheers as health care bill passes By Lisa Desjardins The final call for votes is issued. Democrats loudly respond, mocking Republicans with, “Are you sure?” among other taunts. The gavel falls and Republicans let out a cheer of relief -- one that had been building for eight years. Continue reading