Apr 26 Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein hits back at his critics By Eric Tucker, Associated Press In a speech before a lawyers' group, Rosenstein made barbed remarks in the direction of former FBI Director James Comey, political pundits and the media. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 7:31 Here’s what voters are saying about 2020 election integrity The Mueller report continues to make headlines in Washington, as some Democrats talk impeachment and battle the Trump administration over additional investigations and subpoenas, but how prominent is the subject among voters outside D.C.? Judy Woodruff talks to Chris Buskirk… Continue watching
Apr 24 WATCH: Trump says White House to fight all Democrats’ subpoenas By Associated Press President Donald Trump says his White House will be "fighting all the subpoenas" issued by House Democrats in their investigations into his administration. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 7:16 Mueller report reveals how Trump’s advisers protected his presidency by saying no Nearly half of the Mueller report focuses on whether President Trump obstructed justice. Though it does not reach a definitive conclusion, it makes clear that Trump was sometimes protected by his advisers’ unwillingness to yield to his demands. Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 6:53 On impeachment, Democrats weigh principle against popularity Democrats in the House and on the 2020 campaign trail are divided on whether to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Trump. While many feel his actions warrant impeachment, there is concern that public sentiment wouldn't support it. But Rep. Jared… Continue watching
Apr 23 Mueller followed strict rules in investigating Trump. Congress has fewer constraints By Gretchen Frazee Congress can find a president or another official guilty of the accusations even if it is unclear whether they would be convicted in a court of law. Continue reading
Apr 23 AP fact check: Mueller interviewed many close to president By Eric Tucker, Associated Press President Donald Trump is falsely suggesting that the people "closest" to him weren't called to testify before special counsel Robert Mueller. Here's a closer look at the president's claim. Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch 3:32 Why Pelosi is trying to slow Democrats’ impeachment momentum Although Congress is currently on spring break, there continues to be plenty of political activity in the wake of the release of a redacted version of the Mueller report. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi circled Democrats in a conference call Monday,… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch 8:23 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the impact of the Mueller report NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including how much appetite there is among House Democrats to begin impeachment proceedings, whether the findings of the Mueller report… Continue watching
Apr 22 Nancy Pelosi urges Democrats to focus on ‘finding the truth’ before impeachment talk By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press In her first remarks on next steps, Pelosi acknowledged in a letter to rank-and-file Democrats that the party's officeholders have a range of views on how to proceed. But she counseled them repeatedly to go after facts, not resort to… Continue reading