Oct 25 Trump aide says ‘we’re not going to control the pandemic’ By Jonathan Lemire, Aamer Madhani, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press The coronavirus has reached into the heart of the White House once more, less than a week before Election Day, as it scorches the nation and the president’s top aide says “we’re not going to control the pandemic.” Officials on… Continue reading
Oct 12 Watch 4:56 Politics and the pandemic permeate Day 1 of Amy Coney Barrett hearings Senate confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett opened Monday under highly unusual circumstances, only weeks before Election Day and during a pandemic. The political stakes for Barrett’s nomination are high, as the Supreme Court is scheduled to consider the Affordable… Continue watching
Oct 02 WATCH: White House official says Trump and first lady showing ‘mild symptoms’ of COVID-19 By Associated Press President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, and a White House official says the president is experiencing "mild symptoms" of COVID-19. Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 10:51 Meadows on the RNC, pro sports protests and why he doesn’t usually wear a mask Ahead of the Republican National Convention’s final night, on which President Trump will accept his party’s nomination for a second term, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the message he believes is being shared… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 3:42 With no deal on pandemic relief bill, Trump says he’ll use executive action The White House and congressional Democrats have again failed to agree on a new pandemic relief package. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer met with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark… Continue watching
Mar 06 Trump replaces Mulvaney, naming Rep. Mark Meadows as chief of staff By Associated Press Trump announced the staff reshuffle in Friday night tweets, saying acting Chief of Staff Mulvaney would become the U.S. special envoy for Northern Ireland. Continue reading
Dec 19 Watch 6:55 News Wrap: House passes USMCA trade deal with broad bipartisan support In our news wrap Thursday, the House approved one of President Trump’s top priorities: the USMCA trade deal, which modernizes the existing NAFTA and won overwhelming bipartisan support, plus the backing of labor unions and business. Also, the Senate moved… Continue watching
Dec 19 Trump ally Rep. Mark Meadows won’t seek reelection By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press “My work with President Trump and his administration is only beginning," Rep. Mark Meadows said in a statement. Continue reading
Feb 27 Black Trump employee at Cohen hearing pushes back on Dems who say she was a ‘prop’ By Yamiche Alcindor On an explosive day in Washington that saw President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer call him a racist and a con artist during a congressional hearing, one exchange between Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., and Michael Cohen stood out: The lawmaker… Continue reading
Dec 10 Trump looking at several candidates for chief of staff By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump is weighing at least four people to serve as his next chief of staff, after plans for an orderly succession for departing John Kelly fell through. Continue reading