Feb 02 Watch 6:43 News Wrap: Trump pushes House to pass funding package amid partial shutdown In our news wrap Monday, Trump said he is “working hard” with Speaker Johnson to pass a funding package in the House to reopen the government, North Carolina is digging out of another winter storm, Arizona police are investigating the… Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch 6:46 Trump announces 2-year closure of Kennedy Center after multiple cancellations by artists By Liz Landers, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, recently renamed the Trump Kennedy Center, will likely close its doors for two years starting this summer. President Trump made the announcement on social media Sunday, claiming it is necessary for… Continue watching
Feb 02 Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is getting a body-worn camera, Noem says By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press “We will rapidly acquire and deploy body cameras to DHS law enforcement across the country,” Secretary Kristi Noem said in a social media post. Continue reading
Feb 02 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's mother is missing, and authorities suspect crime By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press Speaking during a news conference, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said there are signs at the home indicating Nancy Guthrie did not leave on her own. Continue reading
Feb 02 Misconduct complaint against judge who handled CECOT deportation case dismissed By Associated Press A federal appeals court judge has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against a judge who clashed with President Donald Trump ’s administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Continue reading
Feb 02 Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's wide-ranging election executive order By Tom Verdin, Associated Press The ruling said agencies will not be allowed to "assess citizenship" before providing a federal voter registration form to people enrolling in public assistance programs. Continue reading
Feb 02 Punxsutawney Phil forecasts 6 more weeks of wintry weather during extreme cold spell By Mark Scolforo, Tassanee Vejpongsa, Kathy McCormack, Associated Press The news was greeted with a mix of cheers and boos from the tens of thousands who braved temperatures in the single-digits Fahrenheit to await the annual prognostication. Continue reading
Feb 02 Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after wave of cancellations By Michelle L. Price, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press He says the proposal is subject to approval by the board of the Kennedy Center, which has been stocked with his hand-picked allies. Continue reading
Feb 01 A list of powerful men named in the Epstein files, from Elon Musk to former Prince Andrew By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press A who’s who of powerful men make appearances in the huge trove of documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. Continue reading
Feb 01 Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown, blames Democrats for their ICE demands By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday it will be a few days before a government funding package comes up for a vote. Continue reading