Jun 13 What's at stake for children's health care? By Laura Santhanam Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act and the Children’s Health Insurance Program combined have helped usher in near-universal health care coverage for kids, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. But now children's advocates fear those programs… Continue reading
Jun 13 Sessions refuses to disclose conversations with Trump, drawing repeated questions from senators By Associated Press Sessions won't describe his conversations with Trump about the firing of FBI Director James Comey, though Trump has not asserted executive privilege. Continue reading
Jun 13 Sessions: I recused myself from Russia investigation because of role on Trump campaign By Associated Press Sessions says his recusal was not because he had done something wrong or was, himself, the subject of the investigation. Continue reading
Jun 13 Democrats try to distance themselves from call for Trump's impeachment By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Democratic leaders recognize that any talk of impeachment energizes the Republican base, and that could undercut Democrats hoping for significant gains in next year's midterm elections. Continue reading
Jun 13 Read Jeff Sessions' prepared Senate testimony on Russia By Erica R. Hendry Sessions called the accusation that he colluded with Russia during the 2016 election "an appalling and detestable lie."… Continue reading
Jun 13 Treasury chief Mnuchin: At times, a government shutdown could be 'good' By Associated Press The remarks were unusual because as Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin is the official responsible for the full faith and credit of the United States. Continue reading
Jun 13 Rosenstein says he's seen no good cause to fire special counsel Mueller By Eric Tucker and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said he's seen no basis for firing Robert Mueller, the former FBI director he appointed as special counsel to oversee an investigation into potential coordination between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia. Continue reading
Jun 13 WATCH LIVE: Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein testifies in budget hearings By Associated Press Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is on Capitol Hill today at 10 a.m. ET, addressing the budget appropriations committees for both the House and the Senate. Watch his statements here. Continue reading
Jun 13 What's next in the legal fight over Trump's travel ban? By Sudhin Thanawala and Gene Joshnson, Associated Press The 9th and 4th Circuits have both refused to reinstate the Trump administration's travel ban, a decision the president has already appealed to the Supreme Court. Here's a look at how the rulings compare and what might come next. Continue reading
Jun 13 Two views of President Trump: near and far By Lisa Desjardins In the past day, NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff interviewed two men with important perspectives on President Donald Trump. And, we noticed, particularly contrasting perspectives. One from across the globe, the other from relatively nearby. Continue reading