Apr 05 Watch 9:29 How does the FBI insulate itself from political pressure? By PBS News Hour The FBI's investigation into Russian meddling in the election, yet another politically sensitive case, has drawn scrutiny for the bureau. Last year Director James Comey was criticized for his handling of an investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s… Continue watching
Mar 31 WATCH: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticizes Trump’s proposed budget cuts By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Hillary Clinton on Friday criticized President Donald Trump's proposal to slash billions of dollars from diplomacy and jabbed rhetorically at her former rival, remarking on her penchant for "talking about research, evidence and facts."… Continue reading
Mar 28 WATCH: Hillary Clinton jabs Trump in first major post-election speech By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Hillary Clinton took on the Trump administration in one of her first public speeches since she lost the presidential election, criticizing the country's Republican leaders on everything from health care to the shortage of women appointees in top positions. Continue reading
Mar 28 Analysis: Many rural millennials are alienated from politics By Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg and Felicia Sullivan for The Conversation Like older voters, young ones were divided by the 2016 presidential election. A recent study of millennial voters by Tufts University found that young people had starkly different opinions about politics and civic institutions based on race,… Continue reading
Mar 27 Why the Belarus Free Theatre’s shows will go on, despite government arrests By Elizabeth Flock Five members of the Belarus Free Theatre, an underground theater group that since 2005 has held secret performances on taboo topics, were arrested. Continue reading
Mar 07 Photo: President Trump surprises visitors as White House reopens for public tours By Dan Cooney President Donald Trump surprised visitors to the White House on Tuesday during the building's official reopening for public tours. Continue reading
Mar 03 White House defends Pence’s use of private email while governor By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence used a private email account to conduct public business as Indiana's governor, according to public records obtained by the Indianapolis Star. Continue reading
Feb 22 Some people see the politics. This photographer captures the pageantry. By Elizabeth Flock On Tuesday, Mark Peterson was in Norfolk, Virginia, preparing to chase down members of Congress at a town hall. On Wednesday, he planned to go to Washington, D.C. to photograph the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). The work hasn’t… Continue reading
Feb 17 Chaffetz seeks charge of ex-Clinton aide in email inquiry By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Republican chairman, who has refused Democratic requests to investigate possible conflicts of interest involving President Donald Trump, is seeking criminal charges against a former State Department employee who helped set up Hillary Clinton's private email server. Continue reading
Feb 15 Democrats see disparity in handling of Clinton, Russia inquiries By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Democrats who seethed at the FBI's actions last year say they're upset a law enforcement organization that so publicly discussed one probe didn't even hint at the existence of another. Continue reading