Feb 25 Watch 3:54 Are the Russia probe memos a sideshow? By PBS News Hour Democrats released an intelligence memo Saturday defending an FBI investigation into Russian meddling in rebuttal to a Republican memo that was issued three weeks ago, accusing the FBI of abusing its power. But NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield from… Continue watching
Feb 25 Congress has ideas on gun violence, but no consensus By Lisa Mascaro and Matthew Daly, Associated Press After a 10-day break, members of Congress are returning to work under hefty pressure to respond to the outcry over gun violence. Continue reading
Feb 24 Trump says arming teachers in schools 'Up to States' By Darlene Superville, Associated Press He tweeted that arming teachers as a deterrent against such often deadly violence is "Up to States."… Continue reading
Feb 24 Trump floats new gun measures as gun owners talk 'betrayal' By Richard Lardner and Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Trump's flirtation with modest gun control measures drew swift condemnation from gun groups, hunters and sportsmen who banked on the president to be a stalwart opponent to any new restrictions. Continue reading
Feb 24 Australia leader urges U.S. to maintain global leadership role By Zeke Miller, Ken Thomas, Associated Press Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is calling on the U.S. to maintain its global leadership role. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 5:55 New Florida gun control proposals make notable break with NRA By PBS News Hour President Trump at CPAC again insisted that arming teachers would help stop mass shootings, despite disapproval of many education groups, and repeated his call to keep seriously mentally ill people from buying guns. But in Florida, Republican Gov. Rick Scott… Continue watching
Feb 23 WATCH: Trump, Australia prime minister to speak at joint news conference By Associated Press Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and President Donald Trump are scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Feb 23 Rick Gates pleads guilty to two charges, cooperates with Mueller in Russia probe By Lisa Desjardins The deal would make Gates the third campaign or White House staffer to cooperate with the Russia investigation headed by special counsel Robert Mueller, rather than face potential jail time. Continue reading
Feb 23 Trump to announce new North Korea sanctions By Associated Press The Trump administration is hitting more than 50 vessels, shipping companies and trade businesses with sanctions in the latest bid to turn up the pressure on North Korea over its nuclear program, a senior administration official said Friday. Continue reading
Feb 23 Trump calls armed officer at Florida high school a 'coward' By Associated Press President Donald Trump says the armed officer who didn't stop the gunman who carried out last week's Florida massacre was either a "coward" or "didn't react properly under pressure."… Continue reading