Aug 24 Ontario's premier says Reagan would be 'throwing up' over Trump's tariffs By Associated Press Ford said “everything is on the table” after Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from trade talks late Friday. Continue reading
Aug 23 Report: Jared Kushner and Democratic leader Jeffries meet with House control at stake in November By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The meeting, first reported Sunday by The New York Times, touched on issues ranging from housing, immigration to the high costs of living. Continue reading
Aug 23 Trump waves the green flag to start the IndyCar race as racers zoom through Washington's streets By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The open-wheel race, with cars whizzing past Washington’s monuments at speeds approaching 200 mph, is the latest of Trump’s celebrations this year to mark America’s 250th birthday. Continue reading
Aug 22 Enriched uranium stockpile undercuts Trump claim of Iran's 'essential denuclearization' By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact President Donald Trump said he has presided over “the essential denuclearization of Iran.” But Iran likely still has materials and machinery that can be used to make nuclear weapons, undercutting Trump’s claim. Continue reading
Aug 22 This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here? By Will Weissert, Associated Press Retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s open seat pits fellow Republican and Omaha City Councilmember Brinker Harding against Democratic activist Denise Powell. Continue reading
Aug 22 Trump threatens lawsuit against nonprofit that questioned whether National Guard plan lessened crime By Gary Fields, Associated Press The letter gave the Washington, D.C.-based Center for American Progress until the end of business Friday to issue the retraction or face a $5 billion lawsuit. The center declined. Continue reading
Aug 22 Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries By Michael Casey, Associated Press The judge ruled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority by issuing the policy, which “runs afoul” of the Immigration and Nationality Act by mandating "the refusal of visas to eligible applicants without any basis in law.”… Continue reading
Aug 22 U.S. and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread By Paul Wiseman, Rob Gillies, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s import taxes will hit about 5% of what Canada ships to the United States every year, including products ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors. Continue reading
Aug 21 Stars and Stripes editor, reporter fired for insubordination after doing CBS interview By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes and a top reporter for insubordination after they spoke publicly against any interference by the Defense Department in the military news outlet that has a long history of editorial… Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 5:55 From White House ballroom to IndyCar race, Trump's spectacles take center stage in D.C. By Liz Landers, Doug Adams The Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for construction of President Trump’s White House ballroom to continue while the justices consider his administration’s appeal. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on the ballroom as well as the president's IndyCar race… Continue watching