Jul 23 Trump tries to cast fresh doubt on Mueller investigation By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Capping a week of drama, back tracking, a double negative and blistering statements from allies about his attitude toward Russian election interference, President Donald Trump on Sunday was back to referring to "a big hoax."… Continue reading
Jul 23 White House says Trump tweets show he won't tolerate Iran threats By Associated Press Press secretary Sarah Sanders says that "if anybody's inciting anything, look no further than to Iran."… Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 25:05 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode July 22, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, July 22, the latest on alleged ties between the Trump administration and Russia, and a look at how the demand for H-2B visas is impacting the seafood industry in Maryland. Also, reports of abuse at… Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 3:59 How Trump is redefining the Republican party By PBS News Hour Despite widespread criticism of President Trump’s performance at his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki – some of it from his allies, including Newt Gingrich, who called it “the most serious mistake of his presidency” – the president’s… Continue watching
Jul 22 G-20 calls for more dialogue on rising trade tensions By Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press A final communique from the G-20 meeting in Buenos Aires said that the global economy is becoming "less synchronized," risking more inequality, financial vulnerabilities, heightened trade and geopolitical tensions. Continue reading
Jul 22 Lawmakers reject Trump claim that records confirm misconduct By Associated Press Lawmakers said Sunday that despite President Donald Trump's claim otherwise, newly released documents relating to the wiretapping of onetime campaign adviser Carter Page do not show wrongdoing. Continue reading
Jul 21 Administration releases documents about former Trump adviser By Associated Press The Trump administration on Saturday released a set of documents once deemed top secret relating to the wiretapping of a onetime adviser to Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Continue reading
Jul 21 Analysts: Trump tariff threats unlikely to yield trade deals By Christopher Rugaber, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press With President Donald Trump intensifying his rift with U.S. trading partners, economists are growing more doubtful that any deal that might benefit American workers and companies is in sight. Continue reading
Jul 21 Watch 4:14 What did Russians think of the Trump-Putin summit? By PBS News Hour New threats from U.S. politicians to hit Russia with sanctions for meddling in U.S. elections has Russians unsure whether President Donald Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladmir Putin was really a success. As reality sets in, Kimberly Marten, the director… Continue watching
Jul 21 Support for the Endangered Species Act remains high as Trump administration and Congress try to gut it By Jeremy T. Bruskotter, John A. Vucetich, Ramiro Berardo, The Conversation Since its passage, the Endangered Species Act has helped reverse and stop declines in numerous species – from bald eagles to Lake Erie watersnakes – and served as a model for similar laws around the world. Continue reading