May 06 WATCH: Secretary Collins testifies in Senate hearing on the future of the VA By News Desk Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is testifying Tuesday about the White House's 2026 budget priorities. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: Treasury Secretary Bessent testifies on the White House's 2026 budget request By Associated Press Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday for the first time since his confirmation in January. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: DHS Secretary Noem testifies on the White House's 2026 budget request By Associated Press A Republican member of Congress told Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Tuesday that there’s “strong bipartisan support” for a program designed to help communities protect against natural disasters and climate change. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: Trump welcomes Canada's new prime minister to Oval Office amid tensions By Rob Gillies, Josh Boak, Associated Press The two kept it civil, but as for Trump’s calls to make Canada the 51st state, Carney insisted his nation was “not for sale” and Trump shot back, “time will tell.”… Continue reading
May 06 Hegseth directs active duty military to cut 20% of its four-star general officers By Tara Copp, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is directing the active duty military to shed 20% of its four-star general officers. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 9:13 What the Constitution says about noncitizens' rights as Trump doubts need for due process By Amna Nawaz, Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz, Solveig Rennan, Ian Couzens Over the last few days, President Trump has repeatedly questioned the constitutional right to due process. His attacks come as the courts warn that the administration is exceeding the scope of his authority. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on… Continue watching
May 05 Watch 7:26 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on who voters believe is responsible for the current economy By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's recent interviews have sparked as many questions as they have answers, who voters believe… Continue watching
May 05 Pence says Constitution is 'what makes us one people' in acceptance speech for Profile in Courage Award By Michael Casey, Associated Press Former Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday repeatedly invoked the Constitution and said it is what “binds us all together” after receiving the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. Continue reading
May 05 Why the notorious Alcatraz prison closed By Ed White, Associated Press President Donald Trump says Alcatraz, now part of the National Park Service, suddenly is needed to house America’s “most ruthless and violent” criminals. Continue reading
May 05 WATCH: Trump suggests he wants to reopen Alcatraz because it's the ultimate symbol of law and order By Associated Press “It represents something very strong, very powerful in terms of law and order. Our country needs law and order,” President Donald Trump said when a reporter asked him to explain how he decided to call for the reopening of the… Continue reading