Jun 13 Democrats try to distance themselves from call for Trump’s impeachment By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Democratic leaders recognize that any talk of impeachment energizes the Republican base, and that could undercut Democrats hoping for significant gains in next year's midterm elections. Continue reading
Jun 13 Read Jeff Sessions’ prepared Senate testimony on Russia By Erica R. Hendry Sessions called the accusation that he colluded with Russia during the 2016 election "an appalling and detestable lie."… Continue reading
Jun 13 Treasury chief Mnuchin: At times, a government shutdown could be ‘good’ By Associated Press The remarks were unusual because as Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin is the official responsible for the full faith and credit of the United States. Continue reading
Jun 13 Rosenstein says he’s seen no good cause to fire special counsel Mueller By Eric Tucker and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said he's seen no basis for firing Robert Mueller, the former FBI director he appointed as special counsel to oversee an investigation into potential coordination between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia. Continue reading
Jun 13 WATCH LIVE: Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein testifies in budget hearings By Associated Press Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is on Capitol Hill today at 10 a.m. ET, addressing the budget appropriations committees for both the House and the Senate. Watch his statements here. Continue reading
Jun 13 What’s next in the legal fight over Trump’s travel ban? By Sudhin Thanawala and Gene Joshnson, Associated Press The 9th and 4th Circuits have both refused to reinstate the Trump administration's travel ban, a decision the president has already appealed to the Supreme Court. Here's a look at how the rulings compare and what might come next. Continue reading
Jun 13 Two views of President Trump: near and far By Lisa Desjardins In the past day, NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff interviewed two men with important perspectives on President Donald Trump. And, we noticed, particularly contrasting perspectives. One from across the globe, the other from relatively nearby. Continue reading
Jun 13 Scaling back Bears Ears monument pleases GOP, angers Western tribes By Brady McCombs and Matthew Daly, Associated Press Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said he's committed to make sure Native American culture is preserved on the Bears Ears site. But several tribal leaders balked at that characterization, saying they consider the idea to be an attempt to temper their… Continue reading
Jun 13 President Trump’s allies turn on special counsel Mueller By Jill Colvin and Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press As special counsel Robert Mueller builds his legal team, the president's allies have begun raising questions about the former FBI director's impartiality, suggesting he cannot be trusted to lead the probe. Continue reading
Jun 13 Rep. Schiff says firing special counsel Mueller would echo Watergate By Associated Press The top Democrat on the House Intelligence committee says Congress would not sit still if President Donald Trump decided to fire the special counsel leading the investigation into Russian investigation. Continue reading