Jun 12 Trump Jr. says he offered ‘final clarity’ in Senate Intelligence testimony By Mary Clare Jalonick, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Donald Trump Jr. said he was happy to clarify answers from an interview with the panel's staff in 2017, but told reporters, "I don't think I changed any of what I said because there was nothing to change."… Continue reading
Jun 12 WATCH: Former FBI officials say Russian meddling used textbook tricks of Kremlin spycraft By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press At the House Intelligence Committee hearing, Robert Anderson and Stephanie Douglas highlighted aspects of the Mueller report they said showed Russian efforts to screen and test Trump campaign associates in hopes of maximizing their chances of getting what they wanted. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch 4:15 Where do House Democrats stand on impeachment? Congressional Democrats remain conflicted about whether to pursue impeachment against President Trump. When asked about her plans investigating the president, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi responded that “what we’re doing is winning in court.” Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Jun 11 House authorizes lawsuits against Barr, McGahn to enforce subpoenas By Associated Press Tuesday's vote reflects an evolving strategy for Democrats, who have moved toward lawsuits and away from criminal contempt as they investigate President Donald Trump and his administration. Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: Tech giants’ power under scrutiny in House hearing on news, misinformation By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press Members of both parties suggested legislation may be necessary for the financially-struggling U.S. news industry as lawmakers began a bipartisan investigation into the market dominance of Silicon Valley companies. Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: House votes to allow committees to enforce Trump subpoenas in federal court By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The House voted Tuesday to approved a motion that would allow committees to go to federal court to enforce subpoenas -- like those lawmakers are seeking for more information around Mueller investigation -- without a vote from the full chamber. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 5:25 News Wrap: Justice Department agrees to release some Mueller evidence In our Monday news wrap, House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler says the Justice Department has agreed to turn over some underlying evidence from the Mueller report. The move delays any House effort to hold Attorney General William Barr in criminal… Continue watching
Jun 10 WATCH: John Dean’s full opening statement on Mueller report By Gretchen Frazee In his prepared testimony, the former White House counsel and Watergate witness outlined some of the similarities between the Watergate inquiry into President Richard Nixon and the current investigations into President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 7:35 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Iowa 2020 poll, Mueller report hearings NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join John Yang to discuss the top political news stories, including the latest Iowa poll numbers on 2020 Democratic candidates, potential “warning signs” for Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders… Continue watching
Jun 10 WATCH: John Dean says Mueller gave Congress a ‘road map’ John Dean, the former White House counsel who served as a star witness during the Watergate hearings, told a House committee that special counsel Robert Mueller's report was similar to the road map that Congress used during the impeachment hearings… Continue reading