Sep 22 North Korean leader recalls 'good personal memories' of Trump, urges U.S. to drop denuclearization demands By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have worsened in recent years as Kim has accelerated his weapons buildup and aligned with Russia over the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 21 Trump pushes Bondi to pursue cases against his foes as he ramps up retribution campaign By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press In a post on social media this weekend addressed to Bondi, Trump said “nothing is being done” on investigations into some of his foes. “We can’t delay any longer, it’s killing our reputation and credibility,” he said. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 5:55 Tens of thousands attend memorial service for conservative leader Charlie Kirk By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz A massive crowd gathered Sunday in Arizona for the memorial service of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The memorial mixed music, prayer and calls to action, with Trump, Vance and many members of the administration among the speakers. For more… Continue watching
Sep 21 Trump says Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in U.S.-China TikTok deal By Alan Suderman, Associated Press President Donald Trump said prominent billionaires – including media mogul Rupert Murdoch and tech founder Michael Dell – could be part of a deal in which the U.S. will take control of the social video platform TikTok. Continue reading
Sep 21 White House clarifies $100K H-1B visa fee won't apply to existing holders as Trump stirs anxiety By Barbara Ortutay, Seung Min Kim, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s latest plan to overhaul the American immigration system has left some immigrant workers confused, forcing the White House on Saturday to scramble to clarify that a new $100,000 fee on visas for skilled tech workers only applies to new… Continue reading
Sep 21 WATCH: Trump, Vance and top officials speak at Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Arizona By Jonathan J. Cooper, Eugene Garcia, Aamer Madhani, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press President Donald Trump praised Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” for freedom as he and other prominent conservatives gathered Sunday evening to honor the slain conservative political activist whose work they say they must now advance. Continue reading
Sep 20 California bans face coverings for most law enforcement officers during operations By Trân Nguyễn, Martha Bellisle, Associated Press The ban is a direct response to recent immigration raids in Los Angeles, where federal agents wore masks while making mass arrests. The raids prompted days of protest and led President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops and Marines to… Continue reading
Sep 20 Analysis: What data shows about political extremist violence By Art Jipson, Paul J. Becker, The Conversation Policymakers and the public need reliable evidence and actual data to understand the reality of politically motivated violence. Continue reading
Sep 20 U.S. attorney pressured to charge Letitia James in mortgage fraud case has resigned By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press A federal prosecutor in Virginia whose monthslong mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James has not resulted in criminal charges resigned Friday under pressure from the Trump administration. Continue reading
Sep 20 WATCH: Trump signs order that adds $100K annual fee to H-1B visas for high-skilled workers By Barbara Ortutay, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation that will require a $100,000 annual visa fee for highly-skilled foreign workers and rolled out a $1 million “gold card” visa as a pathway to U.S. citizenship for wealthy individuals, moves that… Continue reading