Jul 09 Democratic lawmakers, liberal groups rally against Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s Supreme Court nominee By Associated Press The speakers, including Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Cory Booker of New Jersey, Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, say the nominee poses a threat to abortion rights and health care protections. Continue reading
Jul 09 The politics behind Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination and the Senate battle ahead By Daniel Bush In nominating Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump went with a seasoned federal judge and Washington insider who has impeccable credentials. Continue reading
Jul 09 Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court By Catherine Lucey, Zeke Miller, Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — After days of frenzied lobbying and speculation, President Donald Trump decided on federal appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh for his second nominee to the Supreme Court, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift… Continue reading
Jul 09 Trump says U.S. opposed formula limits, not breastfeeding, in World Health Assembly resolution By Associated Press The New York Times reported that U.S. officials sought to remove language that urged governments to protect, promote and support breastfeeding, along with language calling on policymakers to limit the promotion of food products, such as infant formula, that can… Continue reading
Jul 09 Trump says he’s still confident Kim will denuclearize By Darlene Superville, Matthew Pennington, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump voiced confidence Monday that North Korea's leader would "honor" his commitment to denuclearize, despite Pyongyang's accusation that the U.S. is making "gangster-like" demands in negotiations. Continue reading
Jul 09 More than 2 centuries of Supreme Court justices, in 18 numbers By Rachel Wellford What do we know about those who have served on the nation's highest court?… Continue reading
Jul 09 WATCH: Trump announces Supreme Court nominee By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump is expected to make the Supreme Court announcement at 9 p.m. ET Monday. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Jul 09 Are we in a trade war, and other questions on Trump’s tariffs By Paul Wiseman, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Here's a look at what tariffs are, how they work, how they've been used in the past and what to expect now. Continue reading
Jul 09 ACLU says less than half of child reunions will meet deadline By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The American Civil Liberties Union said it appears the Trump administration will miss a court-ordered deadline to reunite young children who were separated at the border with their parents in more than half of the cases. Continue reading
Jul 08 Watch 25:13 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode July 8, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, July 8, why a conservative Supreme Court could impact the midterms, and how artist communities are thriving along the disappearing Salton Sea. Also, adults born of sexual assault during the Bosnian war are grappling with… Continue watching