Jul 02 Trump promises tanks and ‘biggest ever fireworks’ on July 4 By Darlene Superville, Associated Press White House and administration officials have tried to calm concerns about the president's plans by stressing that he plans to deliver a patriotic speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Continue reading
Jul 02 House committee files lawsuit over Trump tax returns By Associated Press The committee says that the administration has defied a subpoena for the documents "in order to shield President Trump's tax return information from Congressional scrutiny."… Continue reading
Jul 02 Bernie Sanders campaign raised $18 million in second quarter By Juana Summers, Associated Press His second quarter total trails that of Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg, who raised $24 million during the same period. Continue reading
Jul 02 Trump reelection campaign raises $105 million in second quarter By Associated Press The campaign said Tuesday it has a whopping $100 million in cash on hand. Continue reading
Jul 02 Booker unveils immigration plan that relies on executive orders By Elana Schor, Associated Press The proposal includes a shift away from criminal prosecution of border crossings and a new mandate for migrant detention facilities to meet minimum standards. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 3:24 After 1st debates, how 2020 Democrats positioned themselves on the campaign trail By Yamiche Alcindor After the first debates of the 2020 presidential campaign, candidates sought to build on their momentum or reposition themselves over the weekend. Sen. Kamala Harris fended off attacks from the Trump campaign, while other 2020 Democrats came to her defense. Continue watching
Jul 01 WATCH: Trump says tanks will be part of 4th of July in Washington By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump plans to deliver a speech at the Lincoln Memorial on Thursday. The president had wanted a parade of military tanks and other equipment in Washington after witnessing a similar parade in Paris in 2017. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 8:21 Tamara Keith and Carrie Budoff Brown on Trump targeting Kamala Harris NPR’s Tamara Keith and Politico’s Carrie Budoff Brown join Yamiche Alcindor to discuss the latest political news, including post-debate poll numbers for 2020 Democrats, whether former Vice President Joe Biden’s lead will be “durable,” why racist attacks on Sen. Kamala… Continue watching
Jul 01 2020 Democratic candidate Bullock open to Keystone XL pipeline By Matt Volz, Associated Press Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said during an online meeting about climate change that he's open to supporting the controversial Keystone XL pipeline "if it's done right."… Continue reading
Jul 01 Border Patrol agents’ sexist Facebook posts ‘inappropriate,’ chief says By Associated Press Carla Provost said in a statement Monday that any employee who violated standards will be held accountable. ProPublica published a report on the closed Facebook group that comprises about 9,500 current and former employees. Continue reading