Apr 16 WATCH LIVE: Trump attends Tax Day roundtable in Las Vegas as he touts 'no tax on tips' policy By Michelle L. Price, Jessica Hill, Associated Press President Donald Trump is betting that the tax cuts he signed into law last year will resonate with voters in Las Vegas, where he intends to highlight a key Republican message for this year’s elections in remarks Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 16 Israel and Lebanon reach 10-day ceasefire agreement, Trump says By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press The president also invited the leaders of Israel and Lebanon to the White House for what he said would be “the first meaningful talks" between the countries since 1983. Continue reading
Apr 16 Democrats relish big fundraising gains for Senate races favoring Republicans By Mike Catalini, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press While Democrats touted their totals, they offer only a snapshot of overall fundraising, as campaigns had until the end of the day Wednesday to file with the Federal Election Commission. Continue reading
Apr 16 States rush to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the November midterm elections By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Redistricting usually happens once a decade, but President Donald Trump sparked a mid-decade redistricting battle last year while calling on Texas Republicans to redraw their districts for partisan advantage. California Democrats reciprocated, and other states soon followed. Continue reading
Apr 16 Key federal agency backs concept for Trump's Triumphal Arch plan By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The 250-foot-tall arch would be built on federal land on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. It's one of several projects Trump is pursuing to leave a lasting footprint on Washington, including a new White House ballroom. Continue reading
Apr 16 Pakistani army chief tries to keep dialogue open between U.S. and Iran By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Kareem Cheyaheb, Associated Press The meeting comes as President Donald Trump announced the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak later on Thursday about halting the fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: Hegseth says Americans 'see the success' in Iran By Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted public support for the war during remarks at the Pentagon on Thursday, contrasting that with what he said was an overly critical press. Continue reading
Apr 16 House considers bill to protect Haitian immigrants in pushback against Trump administration By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rare bipartisan moment, the House has agreed to consider legislation that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants, pushing back against the Trump administration's efforts to end the program. The bill expected for a vote… Continue reading
Apr 16 Why a U.S. blockade on Iran seems to be working By David McHugh, Konstantin Toropin, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press Iran-linked or sanctioned vessels that have left the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz have stopped or turned around, shipping data firms say. They appear to have jammed or faked their locations in some instances, complicating an uncertain and… Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: Health Secretary RFK Jr. testifies about HHS priorities and budget at House hearings By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday faced federal lawmakers for the first time since September as he sought to defend a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodge arrows from angry Democrats along the… Continue reading