Jun 13 Watch 16:17 What former Justice officials heard in Sessions' testimony By PBS News Hour From dealings with former FBI Director James Comey to the attorney general's recusal from the Russia probe, Judy Woodruff gets analysis from George Terwilliger, Walter Dellinger and Carrie Cordero, three former Justice Department officials with extensive experience in government and… Continue watching
Jun 13 In Wisconsin, Trump makes case for apprenticeships to fill jobs gap By Ken Thomas and Josh Boak, Associated Press The push is aimed at training workers with specific skills for particular jobs that employers say they can't fill at a time of historically low unemployment. Continue reading
Jun 13 Supreme Court gives Trump administration more time to file brief on travel ban By Associated Press The state of Hawaii, which had challenged the ban, also gets a chance to submit additional briefs. Continue reading
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