Dec 29 Trump says he thinks Robert Mueller 'will be fair' By Associated Press President Donald Trump told The New York Times in an interview posted last night that Mueller’s probe — as well as two congressional investigations into the matter — have “angered” his base and “made the base stronger.”… Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch 14:41 How Trump tried to redefine America's role in the world in 2017 By PBS News Hour From the moment President Donald Trump took the oath of office, he has aimed to shake the world stage and change the U.S. role abroad. Hari Sreenivasan looks back at the year in Trump foreign policy with Elliott Abrams of… Continue watching
Dec 28 Trump's Clinton tweets could muddy Comey firing explanation By Eric Tucker, Associated Press And here's what that means for Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Continue reading
Dec 27 Watch 7:39 What will 2018 bring for Republicans and Democrats? By PBS News Hour As 2017 comes to a close, and with it President Trump’s first year in office, John Yang sits down with Karine Jean-Pierre of MoveOn.org and Chris Buskirk of American Greatness to discuss the state of partisan politics and what’s in… Continue watching
Dec 27 Norway's prime minister to visit Trump By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway will be the first foreign leader to call on President Donald Trump in the new year. Continue reading
Dec 27 In the heart of Trump Country, his base's faith is unshaken By Associated Press Despite the president's dismal approval ratings and lethargic legislative achievements, he remains profoundly popular in a Kentucky region badly battered by the collapse of the coal industry. Continue reading
Dec 27 Singer Joy Villa files sex assault complaint against former Trump aide Corey Lewandowski By Associated Press Villa said she filed the complaint for hitting her twice on her buttocks during a Washington D.C. gathering in November. Continue reading
Dec 25 Watch 3:49 News Wrap: World leaders mark Christmas with messages of peace By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Pope Francis used his Christmas remarks to call for a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and an end to confrontation in the world's hot spots. Also, Guatemala is the first nation to follow President… Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch 9:58 How 'the war on Christmas' became a political rallying cry By PBS News Hour President Trump wrote on Twitter Monday that he was proud to have led the charge against the "assault" on the phrase "Merry Christmas." Why do some feel that there is a "war on Christmas"? William Brangham discusses how Christmas, politics… Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch 9:21 Republicans' challenge in 2018: Sell the tax bill to voters By PBS News Hour Before celebrating Christmas in Florida, President Trump signed into law the country’s biggest tax overhaul in decades. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join John Yang to discuss the Republican victory, chances of bipartisanship… Continue watching