Jun 27 Senate to vote on restricting Trump’s authority to order military strikes By Lisa Mascaro, Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The measure, which is not expected to pass, is being considered amid escalating tensions with Iran. Continue reading
Jun 27 House passes $4.6 billion border aid bill By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press The measure would ease a cash crunch at federal agencies that care for migrants who have flocked over the border in huge numbers seeking asylum. Continue reading
Jun 27 Tillerson says Kushner conducted foreign policy without him By Ben Fox, Associated Press Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson cited examples of Trump's son-in-law conducting diplomacy behind his back, according to a transcript of a congressional hearing released Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 27 WATCH: Candidates face off in second night of 2020 Democratic debate By Alexandra D'Elia, Gretchen Frazee Ten 2020 Democratic presidential candidates will face off Thursday in the second night of debates hosted by NBC News. Continue reading
Jun 27 Manafort pleads not guilty in New York mortgage fraud case By Michael R. Sisak, Tom Hays, Associated Press The state charges could keep Paul Manafort locked up even if Trump pardons him for federal crimes uncovered during the probe of Russian election meddling. Continue reading
Jun 27 Trump accuser’s friends say she told them about attack in the ’90s By Associated Press The women, both journalists who were friends with E. Jean Carroll, spoke publicly for the first time to The New York Times in a podcast. Continue reading
Jun 27 Tariffs imposed by India threaten to hurt California almond industry By Samantha Maldonado, Associated Press India this month imposed tariffs on almonds and 27 other American products, including apples and walnuts, in retaliation for the U.S. ending India's preferential trade status. Continue reading
Jun 27 What to watch on the second Dem debate By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Debate night No. 2 marks the first time top-tier presidential candidates will confront one another in person over who is best fit to lead the Democratic effort to oust President Donald Trump in 2020. Continue reading
Jun 27 Twitter says Trump’s future tweets might come with warning labels By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Starting Thursday, tweets that Twitter deems in the public interest, but which violate the service's rules, will be obscured by a warning explaining the violation. Continue reading
Jun 27 Electricity demand will soar as households try to cope with hotter temperatures By Yale Environment 360 This increased energy use will disproportionately affect low-income households. Continue reading