Sep 24 Trump says allegations against Kavanaugh are ‘totally political’ By Associated Press Trump, at the United Nations in New York, declared that Kavanaugh is "outstanding," and added, "I am with him all the way."… Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 25:01 September 23, 2018 – PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, Sept. 23, President Trump prepares to address world leaders at the UN General Assembly, and scientists study the impact of microplastics on humans and the environment. Also, architects cite human rights violations in a campaign… Continue watching
Sep 23 Watch 4:29 Trump to champion sovereignty at UN General Assembly By PBS News Hour After focusing on an “America First” message in his first address last year, President Trump will both continue that message and emphasize sovereignty at this year’s UN General Assembly, which begins this week. The administration will also address Iran’s missile… Continue watching
Sep 23 At UN, unrepentant Trump set to rattle foes, friends alike By Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Associated Press In the sequel to his stormy U.N. debut, President Trump will stress his dedication to the primacy of U.S. interests while competing with Western allies for an advantage on trade and shining a spotlight on the threat that he says… Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 25:05 September 22, 2018 – PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, Sept. 22, thousands take to Twitter to respond to President Trump about why they didn't report sexual assaults, and a new investigation of Puerto Rico's death toll after Hurricane Maria. Also, is there a way… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch 6:16 Sexual assault survivors share stories with #WhyIDidntReport By PBS News Hour After Dr. Christine Blasey Ford accused Supreme Court nominee Judge Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her in high school, President Trump tweeted to ask for official filings. This sparked a movement on Twitter in which women shared stories of why they… Continue watching
Sep 22 Some see signs of hope on North Korea as Trump heads to UN By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press In the year since Trump's searing, debut U.N. speech fueled fears of nuclear conflict with North Korea, the two leaders have turned from threats to flattery. Continue reading
Sep 22 Rosenstein’s fate could turn on which account Trump believes By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The fate of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein could turn on whether President Donald Trump believes the account of an ex-FBI official who, as Trump once asserted in a tweet, had "LIED! LIED! LIED!"… Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 6:31 Trump challenges Kavanaugh accuser’s credibility, dividing Republicans After days of measured talk, President Trump fired off sharp words Friday about Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. Trump tweeted that if the attack was “as bad as she says,” charges… Continue watching
Sep 21 Trump slams Kavanaugh accuser’s credibility By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Trump's change in tone — and apparent shift in tactics — came as Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers negotiated with the Senate Judiciary Committee on the terms for her possible testimony next week in a dramatic showdown over her accusation that… Continue reading