May 09 Stockholm rejects U.S. demand to end DEI programs in accordance with Trump policy By Associated Press The Stockholm City Council has rejected the U.S. Embassy's demands that it comply with the Trump administration's rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Continue reading
May 09 Watch 3:55 Top Trump adviser suggests White House could suspend habeas corpus to deport migrants By Laura Barrón-López, Kyle Midura, Shrai Popat, Matt Loffman The Trump administration again escalated its fight with the judiciary. In stunning remarks, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said they are considering suspending habeas corpus for migrants contesting detentions. Miller’s comments come as judges across the country… Continue watching
May 09 Watch 8:05 'This is a light of hope': Mohsen Mahdawi says release shows democracy is functioning By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi is fighting against his possible deportation after being detained by ICE and then released by a judge. The Trump administration wants to deport him, saying his presence has "foreign policy consequences." His lawyers say he… Continue watching
May 09 Watch 4:20 Remembering Justice David Souter and his Supreme Court legacy By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz, Saher Khan Justice David Souter, who spent nearly 20 years on the Supreme Court, has died. Souter was a critical figure in several key battles in the court over issues like abortion and the 2000 presidential election. William Brangham reports. Continue watching
May 09 Watch 10:44 Brooks and Capehart on Pope Leo XIV's potential impact on U.S. culture and politics By Geoff Bennett, Ian Couzens New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the election of the first American pope and his potential impact on U.S. culture and politics, former… Continue watching
May 09 WATCH: Trump signs measures rolling back Biden-era energy efficiency regulations By Associated Press President Donald Trump signed a series of measures approved by Congress to roll back regulations the Biden administration implemented in its final days. Continue reading
May 09 China's exports to U.S. sink, offset by trade with other economies, as Trump's tariffs hit global trade By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press China’s exports to the United States tumbled in April while its trade with other economies surged, suggesting that President Donald Trump's tariffs offensive is hastening a shakeup in global supply chains. Continue reading
May 09 Pentagon orders military to pull library books about diversity, anti-racism, gender issues By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press It is the broadest and most detailed directive so far on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to rid the military of diversity and equity programs, policies and instructional materials. Continue reading
May 09 WATCH: White House asked about Pope Leo XIV's past criticism of Trump administration By Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said having an American pope is “a great thing for the United States of America and the world, and we are praying for him.”… Continue reading
May 09 Newark mayor arrested at immigration detention facility where he was protesting By Jake Offenhartz, Claudia Lauer, Associated Press Mayor Ras Baraka has aggressively pushed back against the construction and opening of the 1,000-bed detention center, arguing that it should not be allowed to open because of building permit issues. Continue reading