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 10 WATCH: House committee reviews Mueller findings in hearing with John Dean By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Dean, a White House counsel under Richard Nixon who helped bring down his presidency, said he saw parallels between Mueller's findings regarding Trump and those of congressional investigators looking into Nixon's administration decades ago. Watch in the video player. Continue reading
Jun 09 Case opened: Democrats begin public airing of Mueller report By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Democrats have scheduled a series of hearings this coming week on the special counsel Robert Mueller's report as they intensify their focus on the Russia probe and pick up the pace on an investigative “path” — in the words… Continue reading
Jun 04 Progressive groups want Democrats, Pelosi to do more to impeach Trump By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The groups said in a letter being released Tuesday that voters gave Democrats control of the House "because they wanted aggressive oversight of the Trump administration."… Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: After Mueller's statement, Pelosi says 'nothing is off the table' Pelosi spoke in California after special counsel Robert Mueller indicated Wednesday that it's up to Congress to decide what to do next with his findings. Continue reading
May 28 Trump returns to U.S. political feuds after 4-day trip to Japan By Darlene Superville, Laurie Kellman, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump returns home still in a running feud with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and and weary of Democratic investigations into his administration. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 7:23 After edited Pelosi video, how should social media companies respond? A doctored video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, slowed to make her appear to slur her words, continues to provoke controversy. While YouTube removed the video from its platform, both Facebook and Twitter left it up. The episode sparks questions… 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 24 WATCH: Trump tweeted a misleading video of Nancy Pelosi. Here's the real thing By Julia Griffin, Molly Finnegan President Donald Trump used Twitter on Thursday to spread a manipulated video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in which her normal pauses and stutters have been edited together to make her appear to stumble. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 3:23 Senate passes disaster relief bill, as Trump and Pelosi attacks grow more personal After a months-long delay, the Senate overwhelmingly passed a funding bill Thursday that helps communities hit by natural disasters. The House is expected to quickly follow suit, and President Trump said he will sign the bill into law. Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching