Dec 12 Watch 7:44 The long-term global consequences of Trump's Jerusalem move By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin When President Trump declared Jerusalem the capital of Israel and promised to move the U.S. embassy, the immediate response was relatively muted. What are the long-term, strategic consequences? Nick Schifrin talks to former U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker and Paul Salem… Continue watching
Dec 12 Trump signs $700 billion military budget into law By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law a sweeping defense policy bill that authorizes a $700 billion budget for the military. But there's a catch. Continue reading
Dec 12 WATCH: Democratic lawmakers demand investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Trump By Nancy Benac, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Trump has pushed back against the sexual misconduct allegations, saying he's the target of "false accusations and fabricated stories of women who I don't know and/or have never met."… Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 10:17 How the Alabama race could reflect future Senate fights By PBS News Hour What are the national implications for the outcome of Tuesday's special election in Alabama? Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to explore the impact of President Trump and the RNC getting… Continue watching
Dec 11 Zinke, House GOP escalate monuments feud with Patagonia By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The dispute pitting the GOP against a private company raised questions about use of taxpayer resources for political criticism and whether Republicans are trying to stop Patagonia sales weeks before the Christmas holiday. Continue reading
Dec 11 Native American tribes call Trump's revamp of tribal advisory commission a 'slap in the face' By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press President Donald Trump's proclamation on Bears Ears National Monument contains a little-known plan that changes the makeup of a tribal advisory commission for the remote monument filled with canyons, plateaus, rivers and rust-colored rock formations. Continue reading
Dec 11 Pentagon will allow transgender people to enlist in the military starting Jan. 1 By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue, and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump's demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Continue reading
Dec 11 WATCH: 3 of Donald Trump's sexual misconduct accusers call on Congress to investigate By Michael Rios At least 16 women have accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct, allegations that occurred before he became president. Continue reading
Dec 10 Haley: Trump's accusers of sex misconduct should be heard By Associated Press The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said Sunday that women who accuse someone of sexual misconduct deserve to be heard, even if it involves President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Dec 10 Trump playing golf with Graham, talking tax cuts and budget By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The White House says President Donald Trump and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham are discussing tax legislation and upcoming budget talks during a golf game at one of Trump’s Florida clubs. Continue reading