May 08 WATCH: Trump announces trade deal with UK, cutting tariffs on autos, steel and aluminum By Josh Boak, Chris Megerian, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The announcement provided a political victory for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and offered a degree of validation for President Donald Trump's claims that his turbulent approach on trade may be able to rebalance the global economy on his preferred… Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Patel says FBI needs more funding than what White House budget proposes By Eric Tucker, Associated Press FBI Director Kash Patel is breaking with the Trump administration over a budget proposal that would dramatically slash funding for the bureau. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 6:22 Examining Trump's latest hardline immigration policies and legal battles around them By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat, Ian Couzens To increase its deportation numbers, the Trump administration is planning to send immigrants to Libya on U.S. military planes. That’s according to multiple reports citing unnamed officials. But when asked about it in the Oval Office, President Trump didn’t seem… Continue watching
May 07 Watch 6:26 Rep. Chip Roy says GOP leaders need to 'show us the math' in tax cut, Medicaid talks By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura President Trump’s agenda is facing a major test in Congress. To help fund tax cuts, some Republicans support significant cuts to Medicaid. A Congressional Budget Office analysis found the proposal would mean 5.5 million fewer people on Medicaid and about… Continue watching
May 07 Trump nominates Dr. Casey Means, wellness influencer close to RFK Jr., for surgeon general By Seung Min Kim, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Trump says it's a 'disservice' that U.S. doesn't celebrate WWII victory at swearing-in for China ambassador By Associated Press President Donald Trump noted that World War II allies are spending the week celebrating the war’s end with parades and other festivities. Continue reading
May 07 Lawmakers want to rein in citizen ballot initiatives with new requirements By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Citizen activists could find it harder to get initiatives on next year's ballot in some states. Continue reading
May 07 Republican tax cut plan would authorize sale of public lands in Nevada and Utah By Matthew Daly, Matthew Brown, Associated Press House Republicans have added a provision to their sweeping tax cut package that would authorize the sale of thousands of acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah. Continue reading
May 07 In first post-presidential interview, Biden calls Trump's pressure on Ukraine 'modern-day appeasement' By Associated Press Former President Joe Biden has said in his first interview since leaving the White House that President Donald Trump's pressure on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia amounts to “modern-day appeasement.”… Continue reading
May 07 GOP candidate concedes long-unsettled NC court election to Democratic incumbent By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press A federal judge ruled that potentially thousands of disputed ballots challenged by Jefferson Griffin must remain in the final tally. Continue reading