Sep 11 Appeals court allows Trump administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood By Associated Press Planned Parenthood said Thursday’s ruling means that more than 1.1 million patients can’t use their Medicaid insurance at its health centers. Continue reading
Sep 11 Watch 7:03 Why the U.S. is experiencing heightened political violence By Geoff Bennett, Sam Lane Charlie Kirk’s killing comes amid an alarming rise in political violence across the U.S., targeting both Democrats and Republicans. Rachel Kleinfeld, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and an expert on political violence, and Jeff Sharlet,… Continue watching
Sep 11 WATCH: Trump says he wants people respond to Kirk's killing with 'nonviolence' By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Charlie Kirk “was an advocate of nonviolence” and said, “That’s the way I’d like to see people respond” to his killing. Continue reading
Sep 11 Trump administration requests emergency ruling to remove Lisa Cook from Fed board By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The request represents an extraordinary effort by the White House to shape the board before the Fed's interest rate-setting committee meets next Tuesday and Wednesday. Continue reading
Sep 11 The state of Utah, where Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, has strong pro-gun laws By Ed White, Associated Press Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in a state that has permissive gun laws and allows firearms to be concealed or openly carried without a permit in most instances, experts said. Continue reading
Sep 11 Trump tries to distance U.S. from Israel's strike on Qatar amid fury from Arab leaders By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Just a few months ago, the rulers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump to their palaces with camel parades and pomp. Now, those same leaders are united in anger after Israel’s strike… Continue reading
Sep 11 WATCH: Bipartisan senators condemn Charlie Kirk killing By Associated Press “We’re just here as a group to say America cannot govern itself this way,” GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham said to open a news conference Thursday, flanked by a mix of Democratic and Republican senators. Continue reading
Sep 11 Trump assassination attempt suspect forfeits opening statement at trial By David Fischer, Associated Press Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic. Continue reading
Sep 11 WATCH: Senate GOP takes first steps to change rules to speed up Trump's nominee confirmations By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s move is the latest salvo after a dozen years of gradual changes by both parties to weaken the filibuster and make the nominations process more partisan. Continue reading
Sep 11 South Korean workers who were detained in a Hyundai factory raid are now headed home. Here's what else to know By Kate Brumback, Russ Bynum, Associated Press The workers went by bus from southeast Georgia to Atlanta earlier in the day and are expected to land in South Korea on Friday afternoon. Continue reading