Jun 01 Trump accelerates approval of uranium mine in Utah By Mead Gruver, Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press In the southeastern Utah desert famous for red rock arches and canyon labyrinths, the long-dormant uranium mining industry is looking to revive under President Donald Trump. Continue reading
May 31 Trump to withdraw nomination of Musk ally to head NASA By Darlene Superville, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The president announced last December during the presidential transition that he had chosen Jared Isaacman to be the space agency's next administrator. Isaacman has been a close collaborator with Musk ever since he bought his first chartered flight on Musk's… Continue reading
May 31 U.S. envoy rejects changes to Gaza ceasefire proposal sought by Hamas By Sam Mednick, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The U.S. envoy on social media described a 60-day ceasefire deal that would free half the living hostages in Gaza and return half of those who have died. He urged Hamas to accept the framework proposal as the basis for… Continue reading
May 31 Trump administration's deep cuts to public health leave system reeling By Laura Ungar, Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press Public health leaders said the cuts are reducing the entire system to a shadow of what it once was, threatening to undermine even routine work at a time when the nation faces the deadliest measles outbreak since at least the… Continue reading
May 31 Watch 2:42 News Wrap: Trump's plan to double levies on imported steel draws global reaction In our news wrap Saturday, global reaction to a surprise tariff announcement from President Trump after he said Friday that was doubling levies on imported steel, Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukraine ahead of a fresh round of… Continue watching
May 31 Experts concerned over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season starts By Seth Borenstein, Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press With predictions for a busy hurricane season beginning Sunday, experts in storms and disasters are worried about something potentially as chaotic as the swirling winds: Massive cuts to the federal system that forecasts, tracks and responds to hurricanes. Continue reading
May 31 Hegseth warns Indo-Pacific allies of threat from China By Tara Copp, David Rising, Associated Press The U.S. defense secretary reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they also contribute more to their own defense. Continue reading
May 31 More friends, family of New Orleans fugitives arrested for helping with jail escape By Jack Brook, Associated Press Records show some of the fugitives received aid before and after their escape — including from a number of people named in police reports but not yet facing charges. Continue reading
May 30 WATCH: 'We are all going to die,' Sen. Ernst says after addressing Medicaid changes in combative town hall By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is facing backlash after saying that “we all are going to die” while talking about potential changes to Medicaid eligibility at a town hall in north-central Iowa. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 8:50 Harvard professor calls Trump's attacks on funding and students 'authoritarianism' By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas The Trump administration’s fight with Harvard isn’t letting up. The White House has moved to strip more than $2 billion in federal grants, block international student enrollment and suspend student visa appointments. Some at Harvard are speaking out, including professor… Continue watching