May 13 WATCH: Trump urges Iran to take 'new and a better path' for nuclear deal in remarks at U.S.-Saudi investment forum By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press President Donald Trump in a speech in Saudi Arabia has urged Iran to take a “new and a better path” as he pushes for a new nuclear deal. Continue reading
May 12 Watch 4:55 U.S. and China roll back steep tariffs as they try to reach a larger deal By Lisa Desjardins, Winston Wilde There's been a big breakthrough in the battle over tariffs. The United States and China have paused many of their most punishing tariffs, for the time being, while they try to reach a larger deal. It's a major thaw in… Continue watching
May 12 Watch 6:45 What's next for Trump's trade war after pausing tariffs with China By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant As the U.S. and China announced a surprising pause on tariffs, we're taking a look at what's behind it and where things go in the weeks ahead. To discuss the trade negotiations, Geoff Bennett spoke with Derek Scissors of the… Continue watching
May 12 Watch 5:08 Qatar gifting Trump $400M luxury jet raises ethical and legal concerns By Geoff Bennett, Ian Couzens President Trump says the U.S. government is poised to accept an airplane from Qatar valued at nearly $400 million. He claims the 747 aircraft will replace the 40-year-old Air Force One. But the announcement has raised ethical and national security… Continue watching
May 12 Watch 6:52 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's tariff negotiations By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including a pause in President Trump's trade war with China and the president's trip to the Middle… Continue watching
May 12 Dow leaps 1,100 points following a 90-day truce in the U.S.-China trade war By Stan Choe, Associated Press U.S. stocks rallied after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war. The S&P 500 jumped 3.3% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose more than 1,100 points, and the Nasdaq composite rallied 4.3%. Continue reading
May 12 Democratic Sen. Gallego of Arizona reveals immigration reform and border security plan By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Democratic Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is putting forward a plan aimed at reforming the U.S. immigration system and beefing up border security. Continue reading
May 12 Deputy attorney general Todd Blanche, who defended Trump in hush money trial, named acting Librarian of Congress By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Blanche is a former federal prosecutor who was a key figure on Trump's defense team in his New York hush money trial, which ended in a conviction on 34 felony counts. Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: White Afrikaners from South Africa arrive at Dulles airport to seek U.S. resettlement By Gerald Imray, Associated Press Many in South Africa are puzzled by claims that Afrikaners are persecuted and meet the requirements to be relocated as refugees. Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: Trump claims white farmers are target of genocide in South Africa By Associated Press The administration has sought to halt refugee admissions from many other countries undergoing political upheaval. Continue reading