Apr 06 Tillerson to visit Moscow as U.S., Russia face fresh tensions By Josh Lederman, Associated Press A proxy battle with Russia in Syria and multiple Russia-related investigations in the U.S. will follow Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Moscow next week on a trip designed to test the Trump administration's hopes for closer ties to the… Continue reading
Apr 06 WATCH: President Trump’s full statement on U.S. missile attack on Syria By Joshua Barajas President Donald Trump's full remarks on why the U.S. decided to launch a surprise attack Thursday on a government-controlled air base in Syria. Continue reading
Apr 06 U.S. fires missiles into Syria in first attack on Assad regime By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press It was the first direct American assault on the Syrian government and Donald Trump's most dramatic military order since becoming president. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 9:42 Are the unprecedented demands of protecting the Trumps straining the Secret Service? By PBS News Hour The U.S. Secret Service has protected presidents and their families for more than a century. But rarely has it had to go so many places and protect so many people than it has for President Trump. John Yang speaks with… Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch 8:10 News Wrap: New evidence of chemical weapons attack as talk grows of military action against Assad By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Turkey confirmed that chemical weapons had been used in an attack in Syria. Members of the U.S. government seemed to suggest that it might take steps to remove the Syrian president. Also, the stage is… Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch 4:06 Why Devin Nunes is pulling back from the Russia probe By PBS News Hour Rep. Devin Nunes, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, announced he would step away from the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Nunes’ departure comes amid heavy criticism and ethics complaints. Judy Woodruff speaks with The Washington… Continue watching
Apr 06 WATCH: U.S. hints at military action to retaliate against Assad By Julie Pace, Vivian Salama, Associated Press President Trump suggested Assad may have to leave power; Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said "there's no role for him to govern the Syrian people."… Continue reading
Apr 06 Twitter challenges U.S. order to identify user behind anti-Trump account By Associated Press Twitter defied a U.S. government request for records that could identify users behind an account opposed to President Donald Trump, and is challenging the order in court. Continue reading
Apr 06 WATCH: President Trump says ‘something should happen’ on Assad and Syria By Associated Press President Donald Trump is suggesting that Syrian President Bashar Assad may have to leave power after this week's chemical weapons attack. Continue reading
Apr 06 China’s President Xi Jinping, Trump arrive in Florida for first face-to-face meeting By Vivian Salama, Julie Pace, Associated Press Both as a candidate and president, Donald Trump has taken an aggressive posture toward China, labeling Beijing "tremendous problem."… Continue reading