Nov 07 Watch 3:59 Trump suggests a post-election opening for bipartisanship — with a warning President Trump touted the midterm election returns and claimed personal credit for expanding the GOP Senate majority the day after Americans went to the polls. He even argued that he could get more done with a Democratic House, and warned… Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch 4:01 Trump calls a question about nationalism ‘racist’ in post-election news conference President Trump addressed the midterm election results and much more in a news conference at the White House on Wednesday. Yamiche Alcindor was there and asked the president about whether his rhetoric has emboldened white nationalism. She joins Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch 5:49 Kellyanne Conway touts ‘Trump bump’ for GOP, defends ‘nationalism’ Nine of the 11 candidates President Trump campaigned for in the last week prevailed on Tuesday, notes Kellyanne Conway, counselor to the president. "The Trump touch matters," she said. Conway joins Judy Woodruff to share the White House’s reactions to… Continue watching
Nov 07 Jeff Sessions out as attorney general By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Sessions announced his resignation in a letter to President Donald Trump. He said the resignation came at "your request."… Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: ‘That’s such a racist question,’ Trump says when asked if his rhetoric emboldens white nationalists By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry The PBS NewsHour's Yamiche Alcindor asked Trump about his rhetoric ahead of the midterm elections along with his claim that he is a "nationalist," and whether those were contributing to a perception that the Republican Party supported white nationalists. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: Trump defends calling migrant caravan an ‘invasion’ ahead of midterm elections By Associated Press Trump was also pressed on why his campaign aired an ad featuring a Mexican immigrant convicted of killing American police officers and linking without evidence the man's actions to the caravan. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: Trump asks Pence to be running mate in 2020 By Associated Press Trump said he hadn't asked Pence yet but then turned to the vice president and said: "Mike, will you be my running mate? Will you?"… Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: McConnell says Kavanaugh fight helped GOP retain Senate majority By Eric Tucker, Associated Press In Tuesday's elections, McConnell said, the contentious, partisan fight over Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's nomination was "very helpful" in winning Senate seats, like an "adrenaline shot" for GOP voters. Continue reading
Nov 07 Trump backs Pelosi, who says as House speaker she would ‘show the power of the gavel’ By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press “People will see a Congress that is very different than we have now,” U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: Trump speaks about midterm election results By Associated Press Trump is scheduled to speak at 11:30 a.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading