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
Apr 06 Devin Nunes recuses himself as House Intel chair during Russia probe By Eileen Sullivan and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The decision by Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., comes amid partisan turmoil on the committee. Democrats have alleged that Nunes, who was on President Donald Trump's transition team, is too close to the White House and cannot lead an impartial inquiry. Continue reading
Apr 06 Six out of 10 Americans oppose funding for border wall, poll says By Andrew Taylor, Emily Swanson, Associated Press Trump's spending plans are facing their first test on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers debate his request for $30 billion for an immediate cash infusion for the military and $3 billion for additional border security, including a $1 billion down payment… Continue reading
Apr 05 Watch 9:29 How does the FBI insulate itself from political pressure? By PBS News Hour The FBI's investigation into Russian meddling in the election, yet another politically sensitive case, has drawn scrutiny for the bureau. Last year Director James Comey was criticized for his handling of an investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s… Continue watching
Apr 05 Watch 8:38 What are Trump’s options in Syria? By PBS News Hour A chemical weapons attack in Syria on Monday crossed “many lines,” according to President Trump. But what options could the president pursue to help end the six-year civil war? Judy Woodruff speaks with former Defense Department official Andrew Exum and… Continue watching