Nov 28 Banker involved in big loans to Trump Organization testifies in civil fraud trial By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press A Deutsche Bank executive says the bank followed its own guidelines — which include independently verifying information — when deciding to lend Donald Trump's company hundreds of millions of dollars. Continue reading
Nov 28 Live updates: What's happening in the Israel-Hamas war as both sides agree to extend a truce by a day By Associated Press Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire until Wednesday, raising the prospect of further exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel and a longer halt to their deadliest and most destructive war. Continue reading
Nov 28 Nikki Haley gains crucial endorsement from Koch network in bid to challenge Trump By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The former United Nations ambassador's campaign has been lacking significant manpower on the ground in primary states to ensure her supporters turn out to vote. But now, she inherits the organizational heft of what may be the most powerful conservative… Continue reading
Nov 28 Hunter Biden offers public testimony before Congress in impeachment inquiry By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press So far, Republicans have failed to uncover evidence directly implicating President Biden in any wrongdoing. Continue reading
Nov 27 Trump says he will renew push to replace 'Obamacare' if he wins a second term By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump threatened over the weekend to reopen the contentious fight over the Affordable Care Act after failing to repeal it while in the White House, saying he is “seriously looking at alternatives” if he wins a second term. Continue reading
Nov 27 Poland's president swears in a government expected to last no longer than 14 days By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Poland's president has sworn in a government that isn't expected to last more than 14 days. It's a tactical maneuver that allows the conservative Law and Justice party to hang onto power a bit longer. Continue reading
Nov 27 Trump is set to return to the witness stand in his civil fraud trial By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Trump already testified aggressively earlier this month, when he was called by his adversaries in the lawsuit, the New York attorney general's office. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 8:47 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the Republicans building support ahead of the Iowa caucuses By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including key endorsements aimed at shifting the momentum in the GOP primary race with less than 50… Continue watching
Nov 27 WATCH: Memorial service for Rosalynn Carter, with Jimmy Carter and Bidens attending By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The tribute service marked the second day of a three-day schedule of public events celebrating the former first lady and global humanitarian who died Nov. 19 at home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96. Continue reading
Nov 27 Czech labor unions stage a day of action in protest of spending cuts, pension changes By Associated Press Labor unions have staged a day of protests and strikes across the Czech Republic to voice their opposition to the government's package of cuts and austerity measures meant to keep the ballooning deficit under control. Continue reading