Nov 18 Watch 10:29 Trump’s intervention in military legal cases sparks debate Last Friday, President Trump intervened in the legal cases of three U.S. service members accused of war crimes. Against the advice of the Pentagon, Trump pardoned two of the men and reinstated the rank of the third. The moves reignited… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 2:44 2020 Democrats campaign in Nevada, as Obama warns them to stay ‘rooted in reality’ By Amna Nawaz Fourteen contenders for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination headed to Nevada this weekend, trying to distinguish themselves in the primary season’s third-voting state. The lineup included former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, a new entrant to the race. But as the… Continue watching
Nov 18 Trump summons Powell to discuss interest rates By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Monday’s meeting could fuel concerns that the White House is intensifying public pressure on Jerome Powell -- who was President Donald Trump’s own choice to lead the Fed -- to cut rates more aggressively. Continue reading
Nov 18 Chief justice orders delay in House fight for Trump financial records By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Chief Justice John Roberts is ordering an indefinite delay in the House of Representatives’ demand for President Donald Trump’s financial records. Continue reading
Nov 18 House Democrats are investigating whether Trump lied to Mueller By Associated Press The news came from the House of Representatives’ top lawyer who also urged judges on Monday to order the release of still-secret material from the special counsel's investigation. Continue reading
Nov 18 Will this week’s impeachment witnesses make a direct link to Trump? By Daniel Bush This week House impeachment investigators will hear from several witnesses who worked on U.S. policy towards Ukraine -- including one official who was on the July 25 call between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Continue reading
Nov 18 Trump is backing off banning flavored e-cigarettes By Jonathan Lemire, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Lobbyists, conservative groups and Republican lawmakers have warned Trump that a vaping crackdown could cost him with voters. Continue reading
Nov 18 Trump says he will ‘consider’ testifying in impeachment probe By Associated Press In a pair of tweets, Trump says he will “strongly consider” an offer by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to testify before the House impeachment panel. Continue reading
Nov 18 AP sources: Ukraine’s Zelensky was feeling pressure from Trump administration By Desmond Butler, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting in which he sought advice on how to navigate the difficult position he was in, according to two people with knowledge of the briefings. Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch 3:36 Some key witnesses expected to testify publicly this week By PBS NewsHour Eight high-ranking officials, some with first-hand knowledge of President Trump’s conversations about Ukraine, are expected to testify in public hearings this week before the House Intelligence Committee in the ongoing impeachment inquiry. Emily Bazelon, staff writer at The New York… Continue watching