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White House ignores House panels’ requests for documents, Democrats say

by Rachael Bade, Josh Dawsey | The Washington Post

March 20, 2019

The White House has ignored more than a dozen letters requesting documents from House Democratic chairmen investigating President Trump since the party took control in January, Democrats say, setting up a clash that could escalate into subpoenas or even court battles.

Can't let it go: Trump attacks late Sen. McCain again

with Abby Phillip | CNN

March 20, 2019

President Trump just can't seem to be able to let his personal grudges go, today continuing to attack the late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who passed away nearly seven months ago. After tweeting nasty personal attacks against the former Vietnam POW, McCain's grieving widow and children notwithstanding, the president reiterated he was "never a fan of John McCain and never will be."

HUD Sec. Carson on white supremacists, public housing and that dining room set

with Yamiche Alcindor | The PBS NewsHour

March 20, 2019

The Department of Housing and Urban Development assists more than five million families with affording their rent, among other programs. Yamiche Alcindor talks to HUD Secretary Ben Carson about his reaction to President Trump's rhetoric on race, whether Carson plans to remain in his position, HUD achievements during his tenure and criticism he's received about his use of government resources.