Jul 11 Bipartisan vote in Senate calls for more say on Trump administration’s tariffs By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The measure, which passed by an 88-11 vote, directs Capitol Hill negotiators trying to reconcile separate spending bills to include language giving Congress a role when such tariffs are put in place. Continue reading
Jul 11 Nevada judge halts execution after objections from drug company By Ken Ritter, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press New Jersey-based Alvogen had urged the judge to block the use of its sedative midazolam, saying the state illegally secured the product through "subterfuge" and intended it for unapproved purposes. The pharmaceutical company also raised fears that the drug could… Continue reading
Jul 11 Senate narrowly confirms new head of Justice Department’s criminal division, who worked for Russian bank By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Democrats have strongly opposed the nomination, partly because of his work for a leading Russian bank with ties to President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading
Jul 11 Where does the United States stand on breastfeeding? By Laura Santhanam Despite pressure from the Trump administration to water down resolution that promoted breastfeeding during the World Health Assembly, breastfeeding rates in the U.S. have risen in recent years, but there's still room for improvement, experts say. Continue reading
Jul 11 Border Protection says NYC mayor crossed border illegally By Colleen Long, Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio violated immigration laws by crossing the border on foot during a visit near El Paso, Texas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection alleges in a letter. The mayor's office denied the allegation. Continue reading
Jul 10 Judge puts blame on Trump, Congress for immigration crisis By Brian Melley, Associated Press On Monday, Judge Dolly Gee rejected the Trump administration's efforts to detain immigrant families in long-term facilities, calling it a "cynical attempt" to undo a longstanding court settlement. The U.S. Justice Department said it disagreed with the ruling and was… Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 7:48 What happens once the government doesn’t comply with the family reunification deadline? President Trump's policy on separated immigrant families is under serious pressure from the courts, with two federal judges telling the administration that it can not hold families in custody indefinitely and that it must abide by an order to reunite… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 3:16 Militia movement sees signal of support in Trump’s pardon of Oregon ranchers who committed arson Donald Trump pardoned Dwight Hammond and son Steven on Tuesday, two Oregon cattle ranchers who were convicted of arson on public lands after a long-running dispute over control of public properties adjoining their ranch. Their case sparked a 41-day occupation… Continue watching
Jul 10 5 important stories that have nothing to do with the Supreme Court fight By Erica R. Hendry, Joshua Barajas It can be hard to keep up with the rush of news that comes out of Washington, D.C. The PBS NewsHour takes a moment every week to bring you important stories happening beyond the Beltway. Here’s what we’re reading now. Continue reading
Jul 10 These drone projects are saving lives and protecting nature By Larisa Epatko Drones are now making hospital deliveries, monitoring coral reefs and finding landmines. Continue reading