Jan 30 DOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, deputy AG says By Michael Biesecker, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press “We’re looking at everything that would shed light on that day,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Friday. Continue reading
Jan 30 California Gov. Newsom files civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz in latest clash with the Trump administration By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Newsom's office argues Oz spread baseless allegations over hospice and home care fraud in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Jan 30 WATCH: Deputy Attorney General Blanche announces latest Epstein release of more than 3 million pages By Eric Tucker, Michael R. Sisak, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The files, posted to the department’s website, include some of the several million pages of records that officials said were withheld from an initial release of documents in December. Continue reading
Jan 30 Trump says Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms remain unclear By Susie Blann, Associated Press Trump announced this on Thursday, but details about the timing and scope remain unclear. Continue reading
Jan 30 WATCH: Senate approves funding deal to avoid shutdown, delaying larger fight over DHS By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Senate voted Friday to fund most of the government through the end of September after President Donald Trump made a deal with Democrats to carve out Homeland Security funding and allow Congress to debate new restrictions on federal immigration… Continue reading
Jan 30 Journalist Don Lemon arrested after protest that disrupted Minnesota church service By Alanna Durkin, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The arrest came after a magistrate judge last week rejected prosecutors' initial bid to charge the journalist. Continue reading
Jan 30 Trump names Kevin Warsh, former Federal Reserve official, as next Fed chair to replace Powell By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Fed, a decision likely to result in sharp changes to the powerful agency that could bring it closer… Continue reading
Jan 29 WATCH: Trumps attend 'Melania' film premiere at the Kennedy Center ahead of global release By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Melania Trump is capping her first year back as first lady with the global release of a documentary she produced about the 20 days leading up to husband Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Continue reading
Jan 29 Trump threatens tariffs on any country that sells oil to Cuba, putting pressure on Mexico By Michelle L. Price, Megan Janetsky, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that could further cripple an island plagued by a deepening energy crisis. Continue reading
Jan 29 House Republicans propose stricter voting rules as Trump administration eyes midterms By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The package released Thursday reflects a number of the party's most sought-after election changes, including requirements for photo IDs before people can vote and proof of citizenship, both to be put in place in 2027. Continue reading