Jun 10 WATCH: Lawmakers question Hegseth on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been met with sharp questions and criticism by lawmakers who demanded details on his moves to deploy troops to Los Angeles. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 6:31 How Trump filled key positions with people who spread extremist views By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz, Doug Adams The first few months of President Trump's second term, including some selections for key jobs in his administration, have sparked new questions about his complicated history with elevating extremist views. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. Continue watching
Jun 09 Watch 7:16 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political showdown between Trump and California By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson 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 President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in response to the Los Angeles protests is sparking… Continue watching
Jun 09 As Trump's new travel ban begins, some visitors report extra scrutiny at U.S. airports By Gisela Salomon, Associated Press President Donald Trump's new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from a dozen countries took effect Monday with relative calm, as some travelers with valid visas reported extra scrutiny at American airports before being allowed entry. Continue reading
Jun 09 California plans to file lawsuit against Trump over National Guard deployment By Jason Dearen, Jaimie Ding, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press California will file a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump's extraordinary deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles to confront immigration protesters who took to the streets, the attorney general said. Continue reading
Jun 09 Trump's travel ban takes effect as tensions escalate over immigration enforcement By Associated Press It applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Continue reading
Jun 08 National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles to quell protests on orders from Trump By Eric Thayer, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press Law enforcement authorities fired tear gas on a group of protesters gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to the city in an effort to quell recent unrest against federal immigration authorities. Continue reading
Jun 08 Israel vows to block Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg By Associated Press Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel wouldn't allow anyone to break its naval blockade of the Palestinian territory, which he said was aimed at preventing Hamas from importing arms. Continue reading
Jun 07 Immigration authorities clash with Los Angeles area protesters By Associated Press Patrol personnel in riot gear and gas masks stood guard Saturday outside an industrial park in the city of Paramount, deploying tear gas as bystanders and protesters gathered on medians and across the street, jeering at authorities while recording the… Continue reading
Jun 07 Trump warns Musk would face 'consequences' if he helps Democratic candidates By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Trump told NBC’s Kristen Welker in a phone interview that he has no plans to make up with Musk. Asked specifically if he thought his relationship with the mega-billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX is over, Trump responded, “I would… Continue reading