Feb 11 WATCH: Trump attacks Democrats over border security negotiations By Associated Press Border security negotiations stalled over the weekend over Democratic demands to limit the number of migrants whom federal authorities can detain. Continue reading
Feb 11 Democrat Rep. Omar apologizes for tweets on pro-Israel group By Associated Press Freshman Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has "unequivocally" apologized for tweets suggesting a powerful pro-Israel interest group paid members of Congress to support Israel. Continue reading
Feb 11 Denver teachers go on strike after failing to reach pay deal By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press The school district said schools will remain open during the strike and will be staffed by administrators and substitute teachers. However, the district has canceled classes for 5,000 preschool children because it doesn't have the staff to take care of… Continue reading
Feb 11 Amy Klobuchar dismisses reports she’s a tough boss By Associated Press Sen. Amy Klobuchar is dismissing reports that she is difficult to work for, saying she has high expectations for the people who work for her. Continue reading
Feb 11 AP fact check: Trump claims he’s vindicated in Russia probe By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press President Donald Trump is declaring exoneration prematurely in the Russia investigation. Here's a closer look at that claim and more made by the president this past week. Continue reading
Feb 11 Budget talks resume amid pessimism over border wall negotiations By Jonathan Lemire, Alan Fram, Associated Press Budget negotiators will meet Monday to revive talks over border security issues that are central to legislation to prevent key parts of the government from shutting down on Saturday, but an air of pessimism remains after talks broke down over… Continue reading
Feb 11 Gov. Northam’s ‘indentured servant’ remark challenged By Associated Press Historians say Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wrongly used the term "indentured servants" when referring to the first Africans to arrive in what is now Virginia. Scholars say they were enslaved. Continue reading
Feb 10 Watch 8:05 Returning to the small town that Walmart left behind By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman, Laura Fong For nearly 20 years retailers in downtown Winnsboro, South Carolina struggled to compete with Walmart's cheap products and one-stop shopping. As we reported in 2016, Walmart closed its supercenter there three years ago, one of 154 stores it shuttered across… Continue watching
Feb 10 What does Amy Klobuchar believe? Where the candidate stands on 5 issues By Lisa Desjardins, Jenae Addison Amy Klobuchar is a three-term U.S. senator from Minnesota. Here's a look at her beliefs headed into the 2020 race. Continue reading
Feb 10 Schumer announces fentanyl sanctions bill before China talks By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The Senate’s top Democrat is introducing legislation to “hold China accountable” and sanction laboratories and other traffickers who export fentanyl to the United States. Continue reading