Aug 13 Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The decision from U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns said President Donald Trump's administration failed to prove an ongoing violation of federal civil rights laws. Continue reading
Aug 13 Kennedy Center board moves forward with a two-year closure to allow for renovations By Steven Sloan, Associated Press The Kennedy Center will move forward with a two-year closure of the sprawling performing arts venue to allow for substantial renovation work, while some outdoor programming may continue. Continue reading
Aug 13 Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26 billion a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs By Josh Boak, Associated Press The report specifically highlights that China responded to new tariffs in 2018 by sending their goods to other nations ranging from Mexico to Malaysia for packaging and limited assembly — a practice known as transshipping. Continue reading
Aug 13 Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent's economic reforms By Jacob Zimba, Michelle Gumede, Associated Press About 8 million people in the southern African country of 22 million were registered to vote in the one-day election. Voters also were choosing members of Parliament and local government councilors. Continue reading
Aug 13 Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press The newly minted GOP ticket wasted no time before hammering Democrats over fraud. Dozens of people have been convicted of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars meant to provide food, shelter, healthcare and childcare to people in need. Continue reading
Aug 13 Reflecting Pool's botched repairs threaten to tarnish the National Park Service's reputation By Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Donald Trump's handling of repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has put the National Park Service in a difficult spot. Continue reading
Aug 13 Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election that's been denounced as a stunt By Pan Pylas, Associated Press Nigel Farage, leader of the anti-immigration party Reform UK, had hoped a special election Thursday for his Parliament seat would help quell awkward questions about his finances. Continue reading
Aug 12 Former SPLC official charged in Justice Department's broader criminal case against group By Michael Kunzelman, Kimberly Chandler, Jaimie Ding, Associated Press A former Southern Poverty Law Center official has been charged in the Department of Justice’s broader criminal case against the Alabama-based civil rights group, a frequent target of conservative critics who claim the nonprofit is politically biased. Continue reading
Aug 12 Karoline Leavitt is leaving her role as Trump's White House press secretary By Associated Press Leavitt called it a “bittersweet decision" in a social media post Wednesday shortly after President Donald Trump announced she would be stepping down. She recently returned to the White House podium after the birth of her second child, a daughter… Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 3:14 Latest primaries yield mixed results for moderate and progressive Democrats By Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz, William Brangham We’re getting a clearer picture of who will be on the midterm ballots and the direction of the political parties after key primary races were decided in six states. Midwestern voters weighed in on party establishment candidates, insurgencies and a… Continue watching