Jul 25 Watch 5:15 Merkley: We need a tough president, not weak repetition of Russian talking points Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told senators that the Trump administration has been tougher on Russia than its predecessor, and that the president has the prerogative to have private conversations with his Cabinet and with other leaders. Sen. Jeff Merkley,… Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 8:19 What does Trump on tape reveal about the plan to pay off a former Playboy model? The president’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen released a recording of then-candidate Trump in which they seem to discuss a possible payment to the chief of a media company that reportedly agreed to pay a former Playboy model for her… Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 15:02 What's happened to the truth under President Trump? In just the last few weeks, President Trump has made a number of misleading or inaccurate statements on subjects ranging from Russian interference, to farmers and trade, to NATO defense. Judy Woodruff takes a closer look with Peter Wehner, who… Continue watching
Jul 25 A judge's broad definition of emoluments strengthens lawsuit over Trump's D.C. hotel By Gretchen Frazee In an unprecedented ruling that could have significant ramifications for President Donald Trump, a federal judge Wednesday issued a broad definition of “emoluments,” the legal term at the heart of several lawsuits alleging the president's profits from his Washington, D.C.,… Continue reading
Jul 25 WATCH: European Union leaders announce path forward on trade By Ken Thomas, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press European Union Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says he has made a deal with President Donald Trump to try to ease trade tensions. Continue reading
Jul 25 Trump hotel ruling could open door to his financial records By Stephen Braun, Associated Press The ruling was the first time that a federal judge has interpreted the emoluments clause, which had never been fully tested in an American courtroom. Continue reading
Jul 25 Trump delays proposed Putin meeting until 2019 By Ken Thomas, Associated Press President Donald Trump's proposed Washington meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has been delayed until 2019. Continue reading
Jul 25 Trump recorded discussing paying for Playboy model's story By Chad Day, Michael Balsamo, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Two months before the 2016 election, Donald Trump and his former lawyer discussed plans to pay for a former Playboy model's story of alleged an affair, according to a secretly recorded tape of the conversation released amid an… Continue reading
Jul 24 Trump says without evidence that Russia will be 'pushing very hard' to help Democrats win in 2018 By Mary Clare Jalonick, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Trump has offered mixed messages on Russian interference in U.S. elections — at times even calling it a "hoax."… Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 7:16 Sen. Sasse: U.S. needs more trade, not 'bellicose threatening' The Trump administration moved on Tuesday to mitigate for U.S. farmers the economic damage of the president's escalating trade war with allies and China, announcing $12 billion in emergency relief. Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., says that whenever you’re having a… Continue watching