Mar 08 Watch 11:51 Shields and Gerson on Democrats' bigotry resolution, Trump investigations Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson join Judy Woodruff to analyze the week in politics, including the House Democrats' resolution condemning hate and bigotry, congressional investigations of President Trump and the field of 2020 Democratic presidential… Continue watching
Mar 08 WATCH: Trump says Democrats have become an 'anti-Jewish party' By Associated Press Before leaving to survey tornado damage in Alabama, Trump told reporters the Democrats have become an "anti-Israel" and "anti-Jewish" party. Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch 11:37 What the firestorm over Rep. Omar's remarks says about anti-Semitism in America Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., faced a firestorm recently after suggesting political support for Israel might entail "allegiance to a foreign country." After critics slammed her remarks as anti-Semitic, the freshman congresswoman apologized, and House Democrats wrote a resolution condemning bigotry. Continue watching
Mar 07 WATCH: House approves resolution condemning anti-Semitism, other bigotry The one-sided 407-23 vote belied the emotional infighting over how to respond to freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar's recent comments suggesting House supporters of Israel have dual allegiances. Continue reading
Mar 07 WATCH: Pelosi says House to condemn 'forms of hatred' after Omar words By Lisa Mascaro, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday the House will vote on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, white supremacy and other forms of hate after freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar's comments about Israel sparked turmoil among Democrats. Continue reading
Mar 05 Watch 5:50 News Wrap: Trump blasts House investigations as 'a disgrace' In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump blasted congressional Democrats over a series of new investigations into his administration. The House Judiciary Committee is seeking information from 81 people linked to the president, who calls the probes “a disgrace.” Also,… Continue watching
Mar 04 Democrats draft anti-Semitism resolution in response to Omar's remarks By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The declaration, supported by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, comes after Omar made new remarks about Israel that critics decried as anti-Semitic at an event last week where she made a reference to "political influence in this country that says it is… Continue reading
Feb 11 Democrat Rep. Omar apologizes for tweets on pro-Israel group By Associated Press Freshman Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has "unequivocally" apologized for tweets suggesting a powerful pro-Israel interest group paid members of Congress to support Israel. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 9:37 Tuesday's winning Democratic pioneers broke ground and talked policy It was a night of political firsts for Democrats. Christine Hallquist is the first openly transgender person to win a major party's nomination for governor. Jahana Hayes could become the first black woman in Congress from New England. And Ilhan… Continue watching
Aug 15 A handful of firsts, an upset and a surprise concession in Tuesday's primaries By Matt Loffman Democrats nominated several potentially history-making candidates Tuesday, including the first transgender candidate for governor. For Republicans, the night ended with a surprise concession, while another ex-governor’s comeback bid ended in defeat. Continue reading