Jun 15 President Trump tweets of ‘witch hunt’ amid ongoing Russia investigation By Associated Press The president didn't clarify what exactly he was referring to in the early morning tweet, however he has frequently described reports about possible ties between members of his campaign and Russia as a "witch hunt."… Continue reading
Jun 15 Reports say Mueller probe now examining whether Trump obstructed justice By Jake Pearson and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The special counsel appointed to investigate Russian influence in the 2016 presidential campaign is now examining whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice, it has been reported. Continue reading
Jun 14 Watch 7:18 Can more U.S. troops in Afghanistan help end the war? By PBS News Hour As part of the Trump administration's review of America's 16-year war in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary James Mattis announced that the president has given him the authority to decide appropriate troop levels. The U.S. commander in that country has recommended boosting… Continue watching
Jun 14 Watch 4:20 News Wrap: Mueller meets with senators on Russia probe By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Wednesday, leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee held their first meeting with Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election. That followed a day of speculation about Mueller's future. Also, the… Continue watching
Jun 14 Trump delays effective date of travel ban amid court battle By Vivian Salama, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is pushing back on claims that President Donald Trump's travel ban is soon set to expire. Continue reading
Jun 14 Read these lawmakers accounts of the congressional baseball shooting By Joshua Barajas As authorities suss out the details of the congressional baseball practice shooting this morning, here are several eyewitness accounts offered by GOP lawmakers, including Sen. Rand Paul, at the scene. Continue reading
Jun 14 WATCH: Trump addresses shooting at congressional baseball practice By Erica R. Hendry "We can all agree that we are blessed to be Americans, that our children deserve to grow up in a nation of safety and peace," President Donald Trump said in a statement from the White House. Continue reading
Jun 14 WATCH LIVE: Tillerson to testify in House as Russia sanctions vote nears By Richard Lardner, Associated Press Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will testify before a House panel as momentum builds on Capitol Hill for a package of new Russia sanctions. Watch live here. Continue reading
Jun 14 Congressional Democrats sue Trump over foreign payments By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press Democratic lawmakers are suing President Donald Trump over foreign money flowing into his global business empire. Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch 8:59 What questions remain after Sessions’ Senate testimony? By PBS News Hour Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified Tuesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee in a high-stakes hearing on the investigation into Russian meddling during the 2016 elections. Sessions denied having any meetings with Russian officials about the Trump campaign. Lisa Desjardins and… Continue watching