May 31 WATCH: Biden meets with Federal Reserve Chair Powell amid inflation worries By Josh Boak, Christopher Rugaber, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden hoped the meeting on Tuesday would demonstrate his concern to voters, though he insisted anew the White House will not interfere with the independent central bank's work. Continue reading
May 31 Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro subpoenaed in Jan. 6 probe By Farnoush Amiri, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The subpoena is the first known instance of prosecutors seeking testimony from someone who worked in President Donald Trump's White House as they investigate the worst attack on the Capitol in two centuries. Continue reading
May 31 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds news briefing as U.S. prepares further aid to Ukraine By Associated Press State Department spokesperson Ned Price held a news briefing Tuesday amid continued shelling of eastern Ukrainian cities. Continue reading
May 31 Clinton campaign lawyer found not guilty of lying to the FBI By Eric Tucker, Associated Press A lawyer for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign has been acquitted of lying to the FBI when he pushed information meant to cast suspicions on Donald Trump and Russia in the run-up to the 2016 election. Continue reading
May 31 WATCH: K-pop superstars BTS join White House press briefing By Will Weissert, Associated Press K-Pop sensation BTS visited the White House on Tuesday to talk with President Joe Biden about combating the rise in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans — bringing superstar sizzle to an otherwise sad and scary topic. Continue reading
May 31 EU bans majority of Russian oil imports as punishment for Ukraine invasion By Lorne Cook, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press In the most significant effort yet to punish Russia for its war in Ukraine, the European Union agreed to ban the overwhelming majority of Russian oil imports. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 6:00 Biden pledges push for new gun laws as funeral visitations begin in Uvalde Nearly a week has passed since the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers were murdered. The Justice Department said Sunday it will investigate law enforcement’s response to the massacre as questions and frustration mount. Tony… Continue watching
May 30 Watch 8:40 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the debate over guns after the massacre in Uvalde NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, Washington’s familiar debate over guns, and former President Trump’s… Continue watching
May 30 Watch 6:43 New book examines the most notable political speeches that were never given Gen. Dwight Eisenhower’s prepared remarks if D-Day failed, and warnings President John F. Kennedy would have issued in Dallas had he not been assassinated are among many potential addresses examined in a new book, "Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches that would… Continue watching
May 30 WATCH: Biden delivers Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery By News Desk and Associated Press President Joe Biden will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day. Continue reading