Jan 05 Watch 23:05 Biden: Trump's belittling of U.S. intelligence agencies is 'dangerous,' 'mindless' By Judy Woodruff, Rachel Wellford As the Obama years come to a close, Vice President Joe Biden sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss his thoughts on his tenure, the election and the future of the country. They discuss the fate of the Affordable Care… Continue watching
Jan 05 Trump may pursue border wall promise without new legislation By Erica Werner and Jill Colvin, Associated Press Under the evolving plan, the Trump administration would rely on existing legislation authorizing fencing and other technology along the southern border. Continue reading
Jan 03 How does the new Congress compare with the country's diversity? By Lisa Desjardins Here’s how the diversity in the nation compares with the makeup of the new Congress and the proposed new Trump cabinet (looking at the 19 nominees he’s named). Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 9:56 How the GOP plans to begin dismantling Obama's legacy By PBS News Hour The new Congress starts work this week, with the Republicans in control of both houses. Soon, they’ll also have the White House. What’s on the GOP agenda? William Brangham talks to Lisa Desjardins, Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report… Continue watching
Jan 02 Trump presidency puts California on defensive to protect progressive gains By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press After years of pushing forward a progressive agenda, legislative Democrats will be pushing back against conservative policies. Continue reading
Jan 02 5 things to know about the incoming Republican Congress By Donna Cassata, Associated Press On Tuesday at noon, members of the 115th Congress will be sworn in, with an emboldened GOP intent on unraveling eight years of President Barack Obama's Democratic agenda. Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch 8:49 Can Trump change Washington? By PBS News Hour “Drain the swamp” was one of President-elect Donald Trump’s frequent refrains on the campaign trail. Lisa Desjardins talks with Sheila Krumholz, executive director of the Center for Responsive Politics, and Paul Miller, president of The National Institute for Lobbying &… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch 12:12 Shields and Ponnuru on the 'dark cloud' of Russian cyberattacks By PBS News Hour Reports emerged this week that the CIA is confident Russia attempted to sway election results through cyberattacks. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Ramesh Ponnuru of the National Review join Judy Woodruff to discuss what Russia’s interference suggests about the future… Continue watching
Dec 16 House GOP quietly closes investigation into Flint water crisis By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The committee findings offer no new information and essentially summarize what emerged during several high-profile hearings earlier this year. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch To deny Russian involvement in the election is to deny fact, says Sen. Reed By PBS News Hour Amid growing concerns about Russian influence in the election -- including a conclusion by the CIA on Russia’s motivations -- a bipartisan group of senators has called for a serious congressional investigation into the cyberattacks. Judy Woodruff speaks with Sen. Continue watching