Nov 03 China disputes Trump’s claim of ‘flood’ of fentanyl into U.S. By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press BEIJING — A Chinese official on Friday disputed President Donald Trump's claim that the deadly opioid fentanyl that is flooding the U.S. is mostly produced in China, just days before a visit by Trump at which he has said he… Continue reading
Nov 03 GOP tax bill would be broadest tax code rewrite in 30 years By Alan Fram and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — With fanfare and a White House kickoff, House Republicans unfurled a broad tax-overhaul plan that would touch virtually all Americans and the economy's every corner, mingling sharply lower rates for corporations and reduced personal taxes for many with… Continue reading
Nov 02 GOP senators say fate of ‘dreamers’ must wait for next year By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump and Republican senators agreed not to deal with a needed fix for young immigrants in must-pass year-end spending legislation, according to some GOP lawmakers who visited the White House on Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 02 Sen. Elizabeth Warren says 2016 Democratic primary was rigged By Erica R. Hendry “The process was rigged and now it is up to Democrats to build a new process, a process that really works and works for everyone,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren told PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: Hillary Clinton receives 2017 Democratic Woman of the Year Award By Erica R. Hendry The award, given by the Woman’s National Democratic Club, is "in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to American politics and international affairs, as well as the inspiration she has provided to women and girls around the world."… Continue reading
Nov 02 Democratic lawmakers sue Trump administration over D.C. hotel lease By Tami Abdollah, Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press The lawsuit accuses the acting head of the General Services Administration of violating a nearly 90-year-old law and preventing congressional oversight. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: White House says North Korea could be listed as terrorism sponsor By Associated Press H.R. McMaster says the administration is considering such a designation as part of President Trump's overall strategy to counter the North Korean nuclear threat. Continue reading
Nov 02 Do you plan to enroll for health care coverage under Obamacare? Tell us your story By Laura Santhanam Is this enrollment season better, worse or the same for millions of Americans signing up for health insurance coverage? The PBS NewsHour wants to hear your story. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: Donald Trump names Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair nominee By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Jerome Powell spent years working at investment firms. Unlike the past three Fed leaders, he doesn't have a doctorate degree in economics. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: What’s in the tax plan put forth by House Republicans? By Andrew Taylor and Marcy Gordon, Associated Press GOP leaders briefed rank-and-file lawmakers on the proposal Thursday morning ahead of a formal rollout and a show of unity event at the White House with President Donald Trump. Continue reading