May 29 Mueller cites ‘efforts’ to meddle in election By Associated Press Special counsel Robert Mueller says there were "multiple, systematic efforts" to interfere in the 2016 presidential election and that "deserves the attention of every American."… Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: Mueller says Russia report ‘speaks for itself’ By Associated Press Special counsel Robert Mueller is not ruling out testifying before Congress but is serving notice that he does not intend to go beyond what has already been revealed in his report. Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: Mueller says charging president ‘not an option’ By Associated Press Special counsel Robert Mueller says that he was bound by longstanding Justice Department opinions that say a president can't be indicted while in office. Continue reading
May 29 Robert Mueller says he’s leaving Justice Department By Associated Press Mueller has been on the Justice Department's payroll since he formally concluded his probe in March. Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: Robert Mueller makes 1st public statement on Russia probe By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Chad Day, Associated Press Special counsel Robert Mueller, breaking a two-year silence on his investigation into ties between Russia and the Trump campaign, announced his resignation from the Justice Department on Wednesday so that he can "return to public life."… Continue reading
May 28 Trump returns to U.S. political feuds after 4-day trip to Japan By Darlene Superville, Laurie Kellman, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump returns home still in a running feud with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and and weary of Democratic investigations into his administration. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 2:57 How the 2020 Democrats observed this Memorial Day holiday One month out from the first Democratic presidential debate, the crowded field of contenders spent much of the three-day weekend campaigning, as well as observing the Memorial Day holiday. With that somber military backdrop, candidates Pete Buttigieg and Beto O’Rourke… Continue watching
May 27 Watch 8:57 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on 2020 enthusiasm vs. electability NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including which Democrats are eligible to participate in debates so far, enthusiasm vs. electability for Joe Biden and other candidates… Continue watching
May 27 On Trump’s Japan visit, tensions emerge over trade and North Korea By Jill Colvin, Darlene Superville, Associated Press All the pomp and pageantry in the world couldn't paper over the tensions between President Donald Trump and Japan's Shinzo Abe on two of their most pressing issues. Continue reading
May 27 AP fact check: Trump takes credit for Obama’s gains for vets By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Boastful on the occasion of Memorial Day, President Donald Trump and his Veterans Affairs secretary are claiming full credit for health care improvements that were underway before they took office. Here's a look at their claims. Continue reading