May 20 WATCH: Rubio pressed on Trump's acceptance of $400 million plane from Qatar By Dan Cooney Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced questions from Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., about President Donald Trump’s acceptance of a gift from Qatar – a nearly-$400 million aircraft that Trump says will replace Air Force One. Continue reading
May 20 What is habeas corpus, and what has the Trump administration said about suspending it? By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the constitutional provision that allows people to legally challenge their detention by the government is actually a tool the Trump administration can use in its broader crackdown at the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Noem fumbles definition of habeas corpus By Erica R. Hendry Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stumbled Tuesday when asked to define habeas corpus, the constitutionally protected right to unlawful detention. Continue reading
May 20 Musk says he will cut back on political spending after paying at least $250M backing Trump in 2024 By Chris Megerian, Thomas Beaumont, Ryan Foley, Associated Press Elon Musk, the richest person in the world and a key financial supporter of President Donald Trump, says he’ll be spending less on political campaigns. Continue reading
May 20 Mississippi tornado survivors await assistance from FEMA as Trump overhauls agency By Sophie Bates, Associated Press The emergency management director in one of the state's hardest-hit counties said debris removal operations have ground to a halt and people who lost their homes aren't getting the help they need. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: White House holds briefing for 'take your kids to work day' as Trump visits Capitol Hill By Steff Staples If President Donald Trump had a superpower, it would be to "snap his fingers" and get the House budget bill passed, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday. Continue reading
May 20 Trump officials say yearly COVID shots will no longer be approved for healthy adults and children By Matthew Perrone, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The FDA said Tuesday annual COVID shots will still be regularly approved for seniors and younger people with increased health risks from the virus. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Trump arrives on Capitol Hill to push budget bill By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Leah Askarinam, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press President Donald Trump arrived on Capitol Hill early Tuesday to try to seal the deal on his big tax cuts bill, using the power of political persuasion to unify divided House Republicans on the multitrillion-dollar package that is at risk… Continue reading
May 20 Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Mike Catalini, Associated Press McIver denounced the charge as "purely political" and said prosecutors are distorting her actions in an effort to deter legislative oversight. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: RFK Jr. testifies on HHS budget request in Senate hearing By Matthew Perrone, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. Continue reading