May 31 Watch 6:43 Biden meets with Fed chair in push to address record inflation President Biden called in the head of the Federal Reserve Tuesday to talk about the worst inflation in 40 years. But he pledged to respect the central bank's independence. The president met with Jerome Powell, who recently won senate confirmation… Continue watching
May 31 Watch 4:56 Attorney who investigated Trump's ties to Russia is acquitted of lying to the FBI By PBS NewsHour A jury on Tuesday acquitted attorney Michael Sussman on the charge of lying to the FBI, the first case brought to trial by special counsel John Durham, who was appointed during the Trump administration. Former President Trump hoped the probe… Continue watching
May 31 Watch 4:47 Questions persist as the Justice Department reviews police response to the Uvalde shooting The U.S. Department of Justice announced it is launching an investigation of the law enforcement response to the Uvalde shooting. Juliette Kayyem, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security and… Continue watching
May 31 WATCH: Biden discusses gun control with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden praised New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday for her success in curbing domestic extremism and guns as he tries to persuade a reluctant Congress to tighten gun laws in the aftermath of horrific mass shootings. Continue reading
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