Jan 22 Trump signs bill ending federal government shutdown By Alan Fram, Andrew Taylor, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The vote set the stage for hundreds of thousands of federal workers to return on Tuesday, cutting short what could have become a messy and costly impasse. The House approved the measure shortly thereafter, and President Donald Trump later signed… Continue reading
Jan 22 As Congress reaches shutdown deal, Trump stays out of sight By Jonathan Lemire and Darlene Superville, Associated Press The White House defended Trump's hands-off approach to the negotiations, one out of character for a president who made his reputation as the master of "The Art of the Deal," as he titled one of his books. Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch 8:47 The key change that convinced Democrats to strike a shutdown deal By PBS News Hour Hours into the start of the work week, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Democrats would vote for a three-week spending deal to end the government shutdown that began Saturday, while Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised to allow Senate votes on… Continue watching
Jan 22 White House defends anti-immigrant Trump campaign ad, calling Democrats ‘complicit’ in killings By Associated Press The 30-second spot was released on Saturday's anniversary of Trump's inauguration and amid the government shutdown. Continue reading
Jan 21 Watch 24:59 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode January 21, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday Jan. 21, Republicans and Democrats remain far apart on an agreement to reopen the government. And, during a weekend of demonstrations one year into President Trump's term, women launch voter registration drives in swing states. Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 3:41 Party leaders trade jabs as senators continue discussions By PBS News Hour As the government shutdown entered its second day, a group of lawmakers were working on a deal to reopen the government. Both the House and Senate were in session Sunday and leaders from both parties said they wanted to end… Continue watching
Jan 21 The racial history of the Electoral College — and why efforts to change it have stalled By Kamala Kelkar As conversations emerge about the history of slavery and the Electoral College, Republicans are losing interest in revisiting the system. Continue reading
Jan 21 Watch 2:48 Women’s March focuses on voter registration at Las Vegas event By PBS News Hour As cities across the U.S. held Women’s Marches to mark the anniversary of President Trump’s inauguration, thousands attended the “Power to the Polls” rally in Las Vegas on Sunday. Led by 2017 Women’s March organizers, the rally kicks off a… Continue watching
Jan 21 McConnell opposes Trump on ending filibusters By Associated Press Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing back against President Donald Trump's calls to end Senate filibusters. Continue reading
Jan 21 Trump’s attempts to show voter fraud appear to have stalled By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press President Donald Trump hasn't backed away from his unsubstantiated claim that millions of illegally cast ballots cost him the popular vote in 2016, but his efforts to investigate it appear to have stalled. Continue reading