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Politics Mar 25

How the attorney general arrived at his Mueller report conclusions

How the next justice could reshape the Supreme Court

President Trump has a second opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the high court. Judy Woodruff gets context and analysis on the possible nominees from Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal, former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal and…

Justice Department defends Russia probe from GOP claims of FBI political bias

The deputy attorney general defended Robert Mueller's Russia investigation on Wednesday against GOP charges that the probe is a partisan "witch hunt" against President Trump. House members pointed to text messages by a top FBI official about Trump as a…

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Supreme Court nominee judge Neil Gorsuch testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in D.C. in March. Photo by Joshua Roberts/Reuters

Inside Neil Gorsuch’s first day at the Supreme Court

The new justice had clearly done his homework.

By Jeffrey Brown

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A tax sign is pictured on an H&R Block tax office in Los Angeles, California on April 26, 2017. Photo by Mike Blake/Reuters

Making Sen$e Apr 25

Your tax refund probably wasn’t much different than last year’s. Here’s why.

By Gretchen Frazee

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is seen during the annual Munich Security Conference in Germany on February 16, 2019. Photo by Andreas Gebert/Reuters

Politics Apr 25

What does Joe Biden believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issues

By Tess Conciatori

Then-State Sen. Catherine Pugh speaks during a TV interview near the City Hall in Baltimore, May 2, 2015. Pugh, now mayor of Baltimore, has come under scrutiny for the money she made from her self-published paperback children's books. Photo by Sait Serkan Gurbuz/Reuters

Nation Apr 25

FBI, IRS agents search Baltimore mayor’s homes, City Hall

By David McFadden, Associated Press

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un chat after the talks in Vladivostok, Russia. Photo by Sputnik/Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin via Reuters

Politics Apr 25

Putin says North Korea ready to denuclearize — if it gets guarantees

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Eric Talmadge, Associated Press

People come to the site of a mass burial to pay their respects to victims of a string of suicide bomb attacks on churches and luxury hotels on Easter Sunday, in Negombo, Sri Lanka. Photo by Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters

World Apr 25

Father of suspected Easter bombers arrested

By Emily Schmall, Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press

Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan speaks at the annual Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany. Photo by Andreas Gebert/Reuters

Politics Apr 25

Pentagon watchdog clears acting chief Patrick Shanahan of wrongdoing

By Robert Burns, Lolita Baldor, Associated Press

Former Vice President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the First State Democratic Dinner in Dover, Delaware, on March 16, 2019. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

Politics Apr 25

Joe Biden launches 2020 White House bid

By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Politics Apr 24

Booker releases tax returns showing high charitable giving

By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press

Nation Apr 24

NRA beset by infighting ahead of its annual convention

By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press

Nation Apr 24

Here’s how to listen to PBS NewsHour’s podcasts

By Dan Cooney

Rusting whale oil tanks are some of the only remnants of the Deception Island whaling operation. Image by William Brangham

Science Apr 24

Explore the haunting remains of an Antarctic whaling boomtown

By Vicky Stein

Worried senior man with tax documents

Making Sen$e Apr 24

How will my tax return affect my Medicare premium?

By Philip Moeller

Former New York City Mayor and possible 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg answers questions from reporters following a tour of WH Bagshaw Company in Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S., January 29, 2019. REUTERS/Brian Snyder - RC1E5C246A00

Politics Apr 24

Who isn’t running for president in 2020

By Alexandra D'Elia

Health Apr 24

U.S. measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Health Apr 24

UN recommends no screen time for babies, only 1 hour for kids under 5

By Associated Press

Members of the revolutionary guard attend the anniversary ceremony of Iran's Islamic Revolution at the Khomeini shrine in the Behesht Zahra cemetery, south of Tehran, February 1, 2012. Photo by Raheb Homavandi/Reuters

World Apr 24

U.S. grants exemptions to sanctions on Iran Revolutionary Guard

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on April 24, 2019. The S&P 500 hit a new record Tuesday. Photo by Brendan McDermid/Reuters

Economy Apr 24

Wall Street keeps hitting records. What do investors do now?

By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Associated Press

Politics Apr 24

WATCH: Trump, first lady speak at drug abuse summit in Atlanta

Stephen Moore speaks with attendees at a fundraiser for the ASU Center for Political Thought & Leadership at the Country Club at the DC Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2016. Photo by Gage Skidmore/via Wikimedia Sommons

Economy Apr 24

Trump Fed pick under scrutiny for writings disparaging women

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he departs for travel to Atlanta, Georgia from the White House in Washington. Photo by Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

Politics Apr 24

WATCH: Trump says White House to fight all Democrats’ subpoenas

By Associated Press