May 01 Watch 7:09 The biggest spending bill trade-offs for Republicans and Democrats By PBS News Hour Congress' first bipartisan deal of the Trump era is a massive spending deal that keeps government running through the fall and boosts funding for the Pentagon and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But to get needed Democratic votes on board, a… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 7:37 Why Trump’s embrace of Duterte is raising alarm By PBS News Hour In a "very friendly" phone call, President Trump extended a surprise White House invitation to Filipino President Duterte, prompting outcry from human rights advocates. Thousands of people have been killed under Duterte in an anti-drug crackdown. Former State Department official… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 3:48 News Wrap: May Day demonstrators protest Trump policies By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, demonstrators in more than 200 cities took to the streets in massive May Day events, mostly directed toward President Trump’s policies. Also, the South and Midwest are bracing for more severe weather after powerful weekend… Continue watching
May 01 Who are the winners and losers in the $1.1 trillion spending bill? By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Retired miners, college students and Planned Parenthood are winners in the $1.1 trillion spending bill unveiled on Monday. Losers are the border wall, efforts to store nuclear waste at Nevada's Yucca Mountain and President Donald Trump. Continue reading
May 01 Thousands of immigrants, unions march in May Day protests By Steve Peoples, Amy Taxin, Associated Press While union members traditionally march on May 1 for workers' rights around the world, the day has become a rallying point for immigrants in the U.S. Continue reading
May 01 Trump says new GOP health care plan will have lower premiums By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press The House didn't vote last week on a renewed effort to repeal and replace Obamacare, but the White House remains hopeful action could come soon. Continue reading
May 01 Congress unveils $1 trillion spending plan to avoid government shutdown By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The bill would fund most government operations through September but denies President Trump money for a border wall and rejects his proposed domestic cuts. Continue reading
Apr 30 Beyond 100 days, Trump faces more legislative challenges By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump faces a week with a deadline to avert a government shutdown and the possibility of progress on health care. Continue reading
Apr 30 Philippines says Trump called Duterte to affirm alliance By Jim Gomez, Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump has called Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte and expressed Washington's commitment to their treaty alliance and his interest in developing "a warm, working relationship."… Continue reading
Apr 30 Investments in Russia become focus in congressional race By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press The leading candidates for Montana's only congressional seat tangled Saturday over money, including taxes, campaign financing and $240,000 in investments by the Republican candidate that link to index funds with substantial holdings in Russian firms that are under sanctions by… Continue reading