May 29 Watch 4:54 After Mueller statement, Trump and House Democrats dig in their heels Special counsel Robert Mueller has finally addressed the findings of his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. What is the political reaction to his remarks at the White House and on Capitol Hill? Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 5:51 Whether Mueller testifies to Congress ‘won’t be his choice,’ says Rep. Connolly After special counsel Robert Mueller spoke out about his investigation, some Democrats felt they had new motivation for impeachment. Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., about Mueller's "consequential" remarks and how they differed from Attorney General William Barr’s,… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 8:58 The ‘key points’ Robert Mueller made in his public appearance Special counsel Robert Mueller made it clear in his Wednesday statement that he wants his team’s lengthy report to speak for itself. NPR’s Carrie Johnson and former Justice Department official John Carlin join Judy Woodruff to revisit key sections of… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 7:38 Will Mueller’s statement change public sentiment about impeachment? Judy Woodruff talks to Chris Buskirk of American Greatness and Kent State University’s Connie Schultz about Robert Mueller’s first public statement in two years and whether it will increase momentum for impeachment, policy plans among 2020 Democratic presidential candidates and… Continue watching
May 24 Watch 13:47 Shields and Brooks on Trump-Pelosi feud, 2020 Democrats Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including NewsHour interviews with 2020 presidential candidates Eric Swalwell and Kirsten Gillibrand, the escalating feud between President Trump and House… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 7:49 Trump refuses to work with Democrats amid simmering impeachment debate House Speaker Nancy Pelosi did not call for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump on Wednesday, as some members of her party are increasingly urging. But her firm message for the president was met with a vow by Trump not… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 6:13 Trump defiance could push more Democrats into ‘impeachment camp,’ Connolly says House Democrats are divided on the question of whether to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., says that while he thinks “we have seen a massive cover-up on so many fronts” by the president --… Continue watching
May 22 Pelosi says Trump is ‘engaged in a cover up,’ but urges patience By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Meeting with Democrats behind closed doors, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pointed to legal battles that have already found success in forcing Trump to comply with investigations. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 8:08 Why Rep. Raskin says he’s changed his mind on impeaching Trump The showdown over the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches continued to play out Tuesday on Capitol Hill, as Congress again sought answers from the White House, and the Trump administration declined to provide them. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
May 21 Democratic calls for impeachment swell as McGahn defies subpoena By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press A growing number of rank-and-file House Democrats, incensed by former Counsel Don McGahn's empty chair in the Judiciary Committee hearing room, are confronting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and pushing her and other leaders to act. Continue reading