Oct 19 Trump calls Colombia’s Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’ and cuts off U.S. aid to the country By Chris Megerian, Dánica Coto, Associated Press The United States will slash assistance to Colombia because its leader, Gustavo Petro, “does nothing to stop” drug production, President Donald Trump said Sunday, escalating the friction between Washington and one of its closest allies in Latin America. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 6:46 ‘We intend to defend our democracy,’ says ‘No Kings’ protest organizer By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Kaisha Young, Zoie Lambert, Laine Immell Millions turned out across the country Saturday for a coordinated day of protest against Trump and his administration’s policies. A similar event in June brought out more than 5 million demonstrators, but organizers say the mobilization was even bigger this… Continue watching
Oct 18 WATCH: Vance, Hegseth speak at Marines’ 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton By Sarah Raza, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Camp Pendleton in North San Diego County to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary Saturday, where troops put on a show of amphibious vehicles and Marines demonstrating a beach assault. Continue reading
Oct 18 WATCH: ‘No Kings’ rally in DC on nationwide day of protests against Trump administration By Mike Pesoli, Gary Fields, Associated Press Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people gathered Saturday in the nation’s capital and communities across the U.S. for “ No Kings ” demonstrations — what the president's Republican Party is calling “Hate America” rallies. Continue reading
Oct 17 Watch 5:54 News Wrap: Bolton pleads not guilty to charges he mishandled classified information In our news wrap Friday, John Bolton pleaded not guilty to federal charges he mishandled classified documents, President Trump appeared to confirm reports that Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro offered the U.S. a stake in the country's oil wealth and other natural… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch 6:54 Why Trump is giving Argentina a $20 billion lifeline to help its flailing economy By John Yang, Azhar Merchant The Trump administration authorized a $20 billion financial lifeline for Argentina as it faces an economic crisis. The deal has raised major questions and criticism about its merits. President Trump also said it’s contingent on Argentine President Milei’s party winning… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch 7:30 A look at Russell Vought’s influence and his push to reshape the government By Liz Landers, Ali Schmitz As the government shutdown heads into its third full week, the Trump administration is halting billions worth of infrastructure funding. It’s the latest of Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought's moves during the shutdown, using the moment to… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch 10:19 Brooks and Capehart on Trump commuting George Santos’ prison sentence By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump commuting the sentence of former GOP Rep. George Santos, the government shutdown enters its third week as… Continue watching
Oct 17 Trump commutes 7-year prison sentence of former Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges. Continue reading
Oct 17 What to know about the federal charges against John Bolton By Associated Press Former National Security Advisor John Bolton turned himself in to federal authorities Friday morning in Maryland and pleaded not guilty after being indicted on charges of keeping top secret documents at his home and sharing classified information with family members. Continue reading