May 17 Watch 7:43 Did President Trump’s reported actions obstruct justice? By PBS News Hour James Comey's reported disclosure that President Trump allegedly asked him to drop an FBI investigation has raised the question of -- and plenty of disagreement over -- whether that request may constitute obstruction of justice. John Yang gets reaction to… Continue watching
May 17 Watch 5:16 How Israel is responding to reports Trump may have disclosed its sensitive intelligence to Russia By PBS News Hour The New York Times reported Tuesday that Israel was the source of the classified intelligence about the Islamic State group that President Trump allegedly divulged to Russian diplomats. What are the ramifications for relations between the U.S. and Israel if… Continue watching
May 17 Watch 8:18 Justice Department names Russia probe special counsel as Trump faces fallout over Comey By PBS News Hour As President Trump spoke about being scrutinized as a politician in an address at a graduation ceremony, there was no escape from growing political pressure on Capitol Hill. Late Wednesday, the Justice Department announced it was naming a former FBI… Continue watching
May 17 Watch 20:18 What Robert Mueller brings to the Russia probe By PBS News Hour Former FBI Director Robert Mueller was named as a special counsel to lead the investigation into Russian election interference. John Yang gets reaction from John Carlin, a former assistant attorney general for national security, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., and Rep. Continue watching
May 17 When it comes to Trump, what do voters care about? By Lisa Desjardins We know that voters who supported President Trump wanted a shake-up in Washington. Here's how Trump's approval rating has tracked with major decisions. Continue reading
May 17 At D.C. conference, Democrats look towards 2020, but can’t get past Trump By Jessica Yarvin Democratic and progressive leaders spent Tuesday outlining their vision for the future of the party and the country at a D.C. conference. And like most conversations in Washington, the talk kept coming back to President Donald Trump. Continue reading
May 17 Changing strategy, the White House goes mum on Comey memo By Jill Colvin and Catherin Lucey, Associated Press The quietude — for now — is no accident. Continue reading
May 17 Joe Lieberman among the four candidates to interview with Trump for FBI director By Associated Press President Donald Trump has suggested he hopes to name James Comey's successor before he departs Friday for his first overseas trip as president. Continue reading
May 17 Jason Chaffetz wants Comey to testify next week By Associated Press Rep. Jason Chaffetz said in a tweet Wednesday that he still hasn't spoken with Comey about testifying. But he has set a hearing for May 24. Continue reading
May 17 Trump in commencement address: No politician in history has been treated more unfairly By Nancy Benac, Eric Tucker and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Meanwhile, Democrats demanded an independent commission to dig into his firing of FBI Director James Comey, but Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan cautioned against "rushing to judgment."… Continue reading