Jul 19 WATCH: Biden hosts Jordan’s king amid tough choices in Mideast By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Biden praised King Abdullah II of Jordan as a stalwart ally in a “tough neighborhood” as the two leaders huddled at the White House, a meeting that came at a pivotal moment for both leaders in the Middle East. Continue reading
Jul 19 Ben & Jerry’s to stop sales in West Bank, east Jerusalem By Wilson Ring, Associated Press Ben & Jerry's says it is going to stop selling its ice cream in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and contested east Jerusalem, saying the sales in the territories sought by the Palestinians are "inconsistent with our values."… Continue reading
Jul 19 Garland formally prohibits seizure of reporters’ records By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland formally prohibited federal prosecutors from seizing the records of journalists in leak investigations, with limited exceptions, reversing years of department policy. Continue reading
Jul 19 New Haiti leader with international backing to take charge By Dánica Coto, Associated Press A new prime minister supported by key international diplomats will take charge of Haiti, an official said Monday — a move that appeared aimed at averting a leadership struggle following the assassination of President Jovenal Moïse. Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By Associated Press Speaking at the White House briefing Monday, press secretary Jen Psaki said administration's "goal is to close Guantanamo Bay."… Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH: Biden says federal investments can prolong economic growth By Josh Boak, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Monday that his infrastructure and families agenda must be passed to sustain the economic momentum of his first six months in office. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 9:45 Dissidents are fleeing Belarus after Lukashenko’s crackdown on protesters By Simon Ostrovsky President Lukashenko's landslide victory in Belarus last year marked more than 25 years of control and the start of the authoritarian leader's sixth term. Mass demonstrations followed, with thousands of protesters imprisoned. Thousands more are fleeing to neighboring countries, crossing… Continue watching
Jul 18 Thai police use tear gas against anti-government protesters By Chalida Ekvittayavechnukul, Associated Press Thai police used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons Sunday to disperse hundreds of anti-government protesters who held a rally in Bangkok despite coronavirus restrictions banning gatherings of more than five people. Continue reading
Jul 17 Biden pledges appeal of ‘deeply disappointing’ DACA ruling By Associated Press President Joe Biden said Saturday that the Justice Department intends to appeal a federal judge’s ruling deeming illegal an Obama-era program that has protected hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation and he renewed his calls for Congress to create a permanent… Continue reading
Jul 16 Biden to meet with Iraqi prime minister at White House By Associated Press The meeting set for July 26 comes at a pivotal point in the U.S.-Iraq relationship, and amid growing concerns about more frequent attacks against U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria. Continue reading