Aug 22 Watch 2:22 As 2020 Democratic field shrinks again, rumors of a new GOP challenger for Trump By John Yang Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has become the third 2020 Democrat to drop out of the race, announcing he will pursue a third term as governor instead. Sen. John Hickenlooper of Colorado, who also recently ended his presidential campaign, says he… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 5:01 What Trump is saying about gun control and American Jews President Trump spoke extensively with reporters outside the White House Wednesday, answering questions on gun policy, Russia, the economy and even birthright citizenship. Yamiche Alcindor, who was there in person, joins William Brangham to discuss key takeaways, including Trump’s alignment… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 10:43 What Trump’s new immigration rules mean for the detention of migrant children The Trump administration is proposing major changes to rules about how long migrant families can be held in government custody, arguing that the move will yield more humane conditions in detention facilities. But critics fear the regulations will have the… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 7:37 Fuming over Greenland rebuff, Trump cancels upcoming Denmark visit By Malcolm Brabant President Trump has canceled a planned trip to Denmark because Danish leadership refused to discuss selling Greenland. In Denmark, Trump's decision was seen as "doubly offensive" considering he had reportedly pushed for a grand welcome from the longtime U.S. ally. Continue watching
Aug 21 U.S. deficit expected to exceed $1 trillion next year By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The first projections are the first to take into account the big budget deal that President Donald Trump and Congress reached this summer. Continue reading
Aug 21 Danes criticize Trump for canceling visit over Greenland By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press Former Danish officials and ordinary Danes said Trump's decision to cancel a trip to Denmark next month because the country dismissed his idea of buying Greenland is 'immature' and 'insulting.'… Continue reading
Aug 21 Trump cancels Denmark visit after prime minister dismisses Greenland talk By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had called Trump's musing about buying the Danish territory "an absurd discussion" after the former real estate mogul-turned-president began to talk up the idea. Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 3:39 Trump defends China trade policy amid economic worries President Trump on Tuesday acknowledged that he is considering cutting taxes, but said the idea is not in response to recession fears. During an Oval Office meeting with the president of Romania, Trump touted the strength of the economy and… Continue watching
Aug 20 Experts reject Trump’s call for mental hospitals to fight gun violence By Courtney Vinopal In the days following shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio this month, the president spoke about background checks as a way of preventing more violence. But he quickly turned his attention toward mental illness and now, mental hospitals… Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 6:42 Why Trump’s change to Title X funding means fewer health choices for women The Trump administration continues to restrict reproductive health care through federal law. Planned Parenthood, which provides reproductive health services to 1.5 million low-income women nationwide, is a central target, and new rules governing federal funding could mean a major drop… Continue watching