Apr 28 Watch 4:22 How money is influencing the Democratic presidential field By PBS NewsHour Joe Biden raised $6.3 million on his first day of campaigning, surpassing his fellow Democratic candidates, and Congress will return to work on Monday amid growing tensions in the aftermath of the release of the Mueller report. Special correspondent Jeff… Continue watching
Apr 27 AP fact check: Trump’s torrent of twisted claims on Russia By Calvin Woodward, Hope Yen, Associated Press As much as President Donald Trump says he wants the United States to move on, he’s found it hard to turn away himself, as seen in a torrent of tweets and remarks railing against Democrats, trashing Mueller and painting his… Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 6:02 News Wrap: Trump says U.S. withdrawing support from UN arms treaty In our Friday news wrap, President Trump said the U.S. intends to withdraw support for the UN Arms Trade Treaty, which President Obama signed in 2013 but which the Senate never ratified. Trump told the NRA’s annual meeting the pact… Continue watching
Apr 26 WATCH: Trump optimistic about new trade deal with Japan By Associated Press The president says he believes a deal can be struck "quickly," perhaps even in time to be signed during his visit to Japan next month for the installation of its new emperor. Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 4:40 ACLU calls six-month deadline for identifying separated families ‘absolutely critical’ A DHHS inspector general’s report found it likely thousands more children and parents were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border than previously thought. The Trump administration said it needed up to two years to identify the families, but a federal court… Continue watching
Apr 26 Trump says U.S. is withdrawing from arms trade treaty By Associated Press With pro-gun legislation largely stalled in Congress, President Donald Trump said Friday he is withdrawing the U.S. from an international agreement on the arms trade, telling the National Rifle Association the treaty is "badly misguided."… Continue reading
Apr 26 Trump denies paying North Korea $2 million for Wambier’s medical costs By Associated Press Trump insisted in a tweet Friday that "no money was paid to North Korea for Otto Warmbier."… Continue reading
Apr 26 WATCH: Trump addresses a divided National Rifle Association The president will speak at the annual NRA convention as the group grapples with infighting, bleeds money and faces a series of investigations into its operating practices. Continue reading
Apr 25 Judge gives Trump administration 6 months to identify children split at border By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw said Thursday in San Diego that it was important to set a deadline for finding potentially thousands of children who were separated between July 1, 2017, and June 25, 2018. Continue reading
Apr 25 WATCH: Trump speaks at White House’s Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day By Darlene Superville, Associated Press White House press secretary Sarah Sanders held what the White House called a "kids-only" press briefing for children participating in "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day."… Continue reading