May 22 Watch 7:28 Trump’s overseas trip doesn’t stop storm brewing at home over Russia By PBS News Hour Susan Page of USA Today and Stuart Rothenberg of Inside Elections join Judy Woodruff to discuss President Trump’s first trip overseas and the trouble he’s facing back home, and the effect it has more broadly on Republicans and national politics. Continue watching
May 22 Watch 8:41 After tone-shifting speech in Saudi Arabia, Trump broaches peace prospects in Israel By PBS News Hour President Trump is in Israel, where he spent the day talking up peace prospects in the region. John Yang reports on the president’s arrival and recaps Mr. Trump’s high-profile address in Saudi Arabia over the weekend, then Judy Woodruff gets… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 2:29 Cuts to Medicaid, social safety net expected in Trump budget By PBS News Hour The Trump administration will release its first full budget plan Monday, laying out the president’s priorities for spending and taxes. Early reporting suggests Mr. Trump's proposal will feature some big changes and substantial cuts. Congress has the final say, but… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 9:20 On Iran and anti-extremism, Trump strikes different note from his predecessors By PBS News Hour On his first trip abroad, President Trump met this weekend with Arab leaders in an attempt to reset relations between the U.S. and Middle East. How is this president changing U.S. foreign policy? Judy Woodruff speaks with Elliott Abrams, a… Continue watching
May 22 Senate confirms Iowa governor as ambassador to China By Richard Lardner, Associated Press Senators voted 82-13 Monday to approve the nomination of Branstad, who is in his sixth non consecutive term as Iowa's governor. Continue reading
May 22 In Riyadh, Trump took a selective stand on extremism, sent a clear message to Iran By Rhana Natour The Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not known for modest gestures. President Trump’s official visit this weekend included sword dancing, fighter jets trailed by red, white and blue contrails and three major summits set behind a gilded palatial backdrop. Continue reading
May 22 Top Democrat says Flynn misled federal investigators about source of payments By Associated Press The top two members of the Senate intelligence committee say they will “vigorously pursue” the testimony of President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, even though Michael Flynn has invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Sens. Richard Burr of… Continue reading
May 22 As Trump delays health care decision, insurers seek stability By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The uncertainty is leaving the fate of billions of dollars in federal payments in limbo. Continue reading
May 22 How Michael Flynn is using the 5th amendment By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Fifth Amendment is relied on by witnesses before Congress and the courts alike. Here's how Flynn is using it in the Russia investigation. Continue reading