Apr 14 Watch 14:42 Shields and Brooks on GOP home-district hostility, Trump policy reversals By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including how Republican members of Congress are facing heat from crowds of their own constituents while home during recess, why President… Continue watching
Apr 12 Watch 8:11 What do the stars hold for the Trump administration? Here's how NASA's mission could change By PBS News Hour Some big changes could be in store for American space exploration under President Trump and the Republican Congress. Sending more humans to the moon, as well as a mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa seem to be part of a plan… Continue watching
Apr 07 WATCH: Congress confirms Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court By News Desk and Erica Werner, Associated Press After a historic Senate showdown, Neil Gorsuch will be sworn into the Supreme Court in two separate ceremonies Monday. Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 9:08 Where does Congress go next on health care? By PBS News Hour Now that Republicans have withdrawn a health care bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, what comes next? Judy Woodruff gets two perspectives on the aftermath and next steps from Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, and Lanhee Chen of… Continue watching
Mar 23 White House, in gamble, demands make-or-break health vote By Erica Werner and Alan Fram, Associated Press Abandoning negotiations, President Donald Trump demanded a make-or-break vote on health care legislation in the House, threatening to leave "Obamacare" in place and move on to other issues if Friday's vote fails. Continue reading
Mar 22 Conservative House group says GOP should 'start over' on health care bill By Associated Press Several members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus say they are standing firm in opposition to the Republican health care bill despite heavy lobbying by President Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan. Continue reading
Mar 18 Republican health care plan creates budget problems for GOP By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Many budget-conscious Republicans have joined Democrats in opposing the repeal-and-replace version pushed by the White House and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis. Continue reading
Mar 17 Trump's defense budget boost raises questions on strategy By Richard Lardner, Associated Press Trump's proposed defense budget of $639 billion, which includes $65 billion for ongoing emergency war-fighting, totals more than the next seven countries combined. Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch 4:05 News Wrap: Senate Intelligence leaders dismiss claim of Trump wiretap By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee said they've seen no indications to prove President Trump's claim that he was wiretapped by former President Obama. Also, the House Budget Committee narrowly approved the Republicans’ replacement bill… Continue watching
Mar 16 House panel approves troubled GOP health care bill By Alan Fram, Associated Press The vote was 19-17, with Democrats unanimously voting no. Had one more Republican joined them, the measure would have failed in what would have been a damaging, embarrassing — but not fatal — blow to the measure, despite its backing… Continue reading