Sep 07 Former Trump adviser Michael Flynn 'at the center' of new movement based on conspiracies and Christian nationalism By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press An investigation by The Associated Press and the PBS series "Frontline" finds that Flynn has been building a political movement mixing conspiracy theory with Christian nationalist ideas. Continue reading
Sep 07 Watch 7:04 A look at the closest midterm races that could decide control of the Senate Midterm campaigns are in full swing and both parties are vying for control over what is now an evenly-divided Senate. The 35 midterm contests this year could sway that balance of power. Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report with… Continue watching
Sep 07 Trump should not run for president in 2024, majority of Americans say By Matt Loffman As former President Donald Trump considers launching another bid for the White House, more than six in 10 Americans do not want him to run in 2024, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Sep 06 Watch 6:49 Legal implications of decision to appoint special master to review Trump documents By John Yang Former President Trump scored a legal victory when a federal judge announced she would appoint an outside legal expert to review files seized by law enforcement from Mar-a-Lago. John Yang discussed the legal implications of the decision with Barbara McQuade,… Continue watching
Sep 06 Watch 7:02 A look at the political landscape two months out from the midterm elections As lawmakers return from their summer recess, their focus is turning to the midterm elections. Democrats currently hold a slight majority in the House and Republicans are aiming to reclaim control. But a fluid political environment impacted by a confluence… Continue watching
Sep 06 Security footage shows Georgia county Republican chair, election official present during breach of voting equipment By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Security video from a rural county in Georgia shows local election and Republican Party officials were present when voting equipment was accessed in what the secretary of state's office calls an unauthorized breach. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 6:01 Judge grants Trump request for special master to review documents found at Mar-a-Lago By William Brangham A federal judge approved former President Trump’s request for an outside legal expert to review the files that were seized by the FBI from his Florida home. The decision temporarily blocks federal prosecutors from using any of that evidence as… Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch 8:33 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump investigation, Biden's warnings, resurgence of unions NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the investigation into former President Trump’s handling of top secret documents, President Biden’s warnings about threats… Continue watching
Sep 05 WATCH: Biden assails 'Trumpies' in Labor Day remarks By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden excoriated “MAGA Republicans, the extreme right and Trumpies” on Monday, pitching his Labor Day appeals to union members he hopes will turn out in force for his party in November. In Milwaukee, Biden said he is not… Continue reading
Sep 05 Read the judge's full ruling for special master to review Trump documents The decision by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon came despite the objections of the Justice Department, which said an outside legal expert was not necessary in part because officials had already completed their review of potentially privileged documents. Continue reading