Oct 21 In Chicago, an immense show of force signals a sharp escalation in Trump immigration crackdown By Tim Sullivan, Associated Press The raid ratcheted up tensions in a city already on edge. Continue reading
Oct 21 PHOTOS: White House starts East Wing demolition to build Trump’s ballroom By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The Republican president has said he's adding a 90,000-square-foot ballroom because the East Room, the largest room in the White House with an approximately 200-person capacity, is too small. Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: Vance says Gaza ceasefire going better than expected but there’s ‘very hard’ work ahead By Renata Brito, Melanie Lidman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday acknowledged during an Israel visit the challenges that remain, from disarming Hamas to rebuilding a land devastated by two years of war. Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: ‘We will not be extorted’ in ending shutdown, Trump says at Senate Republican luncheon By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press While President Donald Trump said the shutdown must come to an end — and suggested maybe Smithsonian museums could reopen — he signaled no compromise with Democrats over the expiring health care funds. Continue reading
Oct 21 U.S. appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon National Guard troops, though deployment blocked for now By Claire Rush, Gene Johnson, Associated Press Oregon's attorney general said he would ask a broader appeals court panel to reconsider the ruling. Continue reading
Oct 21 Senate Republicans head to the White House in a show of unity as the shutdown enters its 4th week By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press GOP Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming tells Fox News Channel the message during lunch Tuesday will be, "Republicans are united."… Continue reading
Oct 20 Watch 6:54 How GOP-led redistricting efforts may disenfranchise Black voters By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson Republicans in North Carolina moved forward with a plan to redraw the state’s congressional map and eliminate its only swing district. It's part of a GOP push to maintain control of Congress through maps that have the effect of diluting… Continue watching
Oct 20 Watch 8:52 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on millions protesting against Trump’s agenda By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz 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 the millions taking to the streets to protest President Trump’s agenda, the government shutdown entering its… Continue watching
Oct 20 Comey’s lawyers say case against him is driven by Trump’s ‘personal animus’ and must be thrown out By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey urged a judge Monday to dismiss the case against him, calling it a vindictive prosecution motivated by “personal animus” and orchestrated by a White House determined to seek retribution against a perceived foe… Continue reading
Oct 20 Trump signs rare earths deal with Australian prime minister as a way to counter China By Seung Min Kim, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a deal for $8.5 billion in rare earth minerals, as a counterpoint to China’s new export restrictions. Continue reading