Feb 27 Trump, Kim open second nuclear summit with handshake, smiles By Jonathan Lemire, Foster Klug, Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Asked earlier if the summit would yield a political declaration to end the Korean War, U.S. President Donald Trump said, "We'll see."… Continue reading
Feb 26 Nearly 6,000 complaints of abuse at migrant children shelters made over four years By Colleen Long, Associated Press Health and Human Services officials said the vast majority of allegations weren't substantiated, and they defended their care of children. Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch 5:56 Lawmakers grill pharmaceutical executives over drug prices, but CEOs avoid big pledges Health care costs are a major concern for Americans, who spend more on prescription drugs than residents of any other country. On Tuesday, executives from seven of the biggest pharmaceutical companies appeared before a Senate committee to explain their rising… Continue watching
Feb 26 Regulators fine Wynn Resorts $20 million over sexual misconduct allegations By Ken Ritter, Associated Press The record fine was levied against the company for failing to investigate claims of sexual misconduct made against casino mogul Steve Wynn before he resigned a year ago. Continue reading
Feb 26 EPA defends drop in penalties for polluters By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Assistant EPA administrator Susan Bodine testified before Congress on Tuesday in the first oversight hearing on EPA since Democrats reclaimed the House majority last month. Continue reading
Feb 26 Pharma executives say they support ban on some anti-competitive practices By Associated Press Some drugmakers have blocked competition for their medications by preventing would-be competitors from obtaining samples of the drugs. Drug executives who testified before Congress Tuesday said they do not use this tactic. Continue reading
Feb 26 House Dems to subpoena Trump administration for family separation documents By Colleen Long, Associated Press A House committee voted Tuesday to subpoena Trump administration officials over family separations at the southern border, the first issued in the new Congress as Democrats have promised to hold the administration aggressively to count. Continue reading
Feb 26 Most Americans don’t realize state funding for higher ed fell by billions By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report Spending is down by $9 billion over the last decade, driving tuition up and frustrating the search for skilled workers. Continue reading
Feb 26 WATCH: Trump administration officials face House questions over family separations Thousands of accusations of sexual abuse and harassment of migrant children in government-funded shelters were made over the past four years, including scores directed against adult staff members. Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., released the Health and Human Services Department data… Continue reading
Feb 26 Federal judge rules against male-only draft, but no changes imminent By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press The military has not drafted anyone into service in more than 40 years, but American men must still register when they turn 18. Continue reading