Nation Sep 18 Trump says he's banning 3 outlets from White House in his latest attack on press freedom President Donald Trump says he is banning three major news outlets, CNN, MS NOW and Politico, from the White House due to what he called "unfavorable coverage." Trump didn't provide details on how the ban would be implemented, but warned…
Politics Sep 18 What's making the Texas Senate race so competitive The Texas flag shares America's red, white and blue. But its politics have run Republican red for thirty years. Shifting demographics have raised and dashed Democrats' hopes before, but this year, a GOP divided by political scandals, rising prices and…
Arts Sep 15 Kennedy Center board votes to close after judge blocks Trump's name from building The board of the Kennedy Center in Washington voted to temporarily close the iconic performing arts center, citing financial issues and a need for structural repairs. That came shortly after a federal judge blocked the board from adding President Trump’s…
Nation Sep 14 Putin-tied Russian oligarch paid for Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations A ProPublica report says a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin helped fund Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebration in the Bahamas. According to the report, Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman and president of the International Boxing Association, paid hundreds…
Politics Sep 11 Trump remains focus of GOP's midterm campaign as convention wraps With November’s midterms closing in, Republicans wrapped an unprecedented two-day convention in Dallas aimed at firing up the party’s base. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance headlined an event that also produced some striking and unexpected moments. Liz Landers…
Politics Sep 10 Trump's vow of $5,000 payments to Americans faces bipartisan criticism Republicans are back in Dallas Thursday night as they wrap up their unprecedented midterm convention. Night one brought a claim from President Trump of $5,000 payments to Americans if Republicans keep control of Congress. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman also made…
Politics Sep 09 What to expect from the GOP's first-ever midterm convention Republicans are gathering in Dallas for an unusual two-day midterm convention, with President Trump set to address the party both nights. The event, part rally and part political showcase, is aimed at energizing Republican voters. White House correspondent Liz Landers…
Politics Sep 07 Far-right AfD win signals shift in Germany, raises alarm in Europe Germany’s far-right AfD party won a major parliamentary election victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The win marks a growing divide in German politics. The AfD party is anti-immigration and has been labelled as xenophobic and extremist by German…
Nation Sep 04 How Trump's attempt to restrict mail ballots is being challenged in court A federal judge indefinitely extended her order to prevent the Trump administration from implementing new restrictions on mail-in ballots. The Trump plan would require states to use scannable ballot envelopes and to provide the federal government with lists of voters…
World Sep 02 U.S. strikes Iran again as Tehran targets American allies in Gulf region Iran attacked American bases and allies across the Gulf region on Wednesday. It followed U.S. attacks along Iran's southern coast that killed at least 18, according to Iran's health minister. At the White House, President Trump said this renewed campaign…