May 30 AP report: Trump has urged world leaders to call his cell phone By Vivian Salama, Associated Press Trump has urged leaders of France, Canada and Mexico to reach him on his cellphone, according to former and current officials with direct knowledge of the practice. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 2:27 Back at the White House, Trump administration fends off questions on Kushner, Germany By PBS News Hour Even after two weeks since the last on-camera White House briefing, the main topic was the same: the connection between Russia and the Trump campaign, specifically reports that Jared Kushner sought to set up a direct line to Russia's President… Continue watching
May 30 Watch 10:27 Clapper: Jared Kushner’s alleged secret back channel with Russia ‘curious’ and unusual By PBS News Hour When it comes to the Russia investigations, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper asks: “Why all the cloak-and-dagger secrecy?” In a wide-ranging interview with Judy Woodruff, Clapper discusses the probe into Jared Kushner’s alleged secret back channels with Russia,… Continue watching
May 30 Watch 7:54 Can the Trump administration advance its agenda amid turmoil? By PBS News Hour What effects are the Russia investigations and other well-publicized turmoil inside the White House having on the president's agenda? Gerald Seib of The Wall Street Journal and Christopher Ruddy of Newsmax Media join Judy Woodruff to discuss how the Trump… Continue watching
May 30 House intelligence committee subpoenas Trump’s personal attorney in Russia probe By Eileen Sullivan, Jake Pearson, Associated Press Cohen, a longtime attorney for the Trump Organization, remains a personal lawyer for Trump. He served as a cable television surrogate during his campaign. Continue reading
May 30 A women’s movement grows in ‘the most Trumpian place in America’ By Elizabeth Flock In Buckhannon, West Virginia, guns are sold at yard sales and distrust of Hillary Clinton is visceral and deep-seated. Last November, the town went more than 75 percent for Trump. Yet it is here that a new movement of women… Continue reading
May 30 WATCH: Spicer addresses new Russia allegations By Erica R. Hendry and Associated Press It's Spicer's first briefing since reports suggested that Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and top adviser, had communications with Russia. Continue reading
May 30 White House communications director Michael Dubke resigns amid tensions By Vivian Salama, Associated Press The departure of Michael Dubke, Trump's communications director, comes as aides say Trump has grown increasingly frustrated by allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election and revelations of possible ties between his campaign and Moscow. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 6:07 News Wrap: Trump pays tribute to fallen service members on Memorial day By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, President Trump joined other Americans around the country in observing a national day of remembrance, with remarks and ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery. Also, North Korea defied international pressure by firing another test ballistic missile, which… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 9:06 Damage control over Jared Kushner’s reported Russia communication hasn’t quelled criticism By PBS News Hour Several top Trump administration officials have come out defending senior adviser Jared Kushner after it was reported that he had discussed with the Russian ambassador the possibility of opening a secret communication backchannel between the Trump team and Russia. William… Continue watching