Jun 20 Judge: Bolton can publish book despite efforts to block it By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The decision from U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth is a victory for Bolton in a court case that involved core First Amendment and national security concerns. But the judge also made clear his concerns that Bolton had “gambled with the… Continue reading
Jun 19 Trump administration backs Idaho transgender sports ban By Keith Ridler, Associated Press The American Civil Liberties Union and the Legal Voice group filed a lawsuit in April saying the law is discriminatory and an invasion of privacy. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 12:39 Shields and Brooks on Bolton's book claims, Juneteenth amid racial unrest Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including major Supreme Court decisions on LGBTQ employment protections and DACA, the claims from John Bolton’s new book about President… Continue watching
Jun 19 WATCH LIVE: Trump holds rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma By Associated Press President Donald Trump's push to resume big rallies despite concern he's putting the public's health at risk is part of a broader reelection campaign effort to turn the national debate about the coronavirus into a political fight. Continue reading
Jun 19 Oklahoma Supreme Court says Trump rally attendees don't have to wear masks By Associated Press The court ruled Friday that the two local residents who asked that the thousands expected at the rally be required to take the precautions couldn't establish that they have a clear legal right to the relief they sought. Continue reading
Jun 18 State Department official quits over Trump response to racial tensions, report says By Associated Press Mary Elizabeth Taylor, the assistant secretary of state for legislative affairs, said in her resignation letter that Trump's actions "cut sharply against my core values and convictions."… Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 4:11 News Wrap: Confederate portraits removed from U.S. Capitol In our news wrap Thursday, crews removed portraits of four former speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives. All of the men had served in the Confederacy, embodying “violent bigotry and grotesque racism,” according to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Also, New… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 11:38 What Bolton's book says, and how it affects U.S. standing in the world Fallout continues from the forthcoming book by John Bolton, a former national security adviser to President Trump. Bolton portrays Trump as corrupt, self-interested and in thrall to authoritarian figures like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Yamiche… Continue watching
Jun 18 Facebook removes Trump ads with a symbol once used by Nazis By Eric Tucker, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Facebook has removed a campaign ad by President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence that featured an upside-down red triangle. That symbol was once used by Nazis to designate political prisoners, communists and others in concentration camps. Continue reading
Jun 18 Officials worry Trump's Tulsa rally will be 'perfect storm' for coronavirus spike By Daniel Bush The tension surrounding President Donald Trump's first campaign rally since the country shut down in mid-March has laid bare a growing partisan divide over the pandemic and the nationwide protests against police brutality. Continue reading