Jun 03 WATCH: Vance speaks at American Compass event as he meets right-wing activist Loomer By Associated Press On Tuesday, Vance met with right-wing activist Laura Loomer, according to a person familiar with the meeting who spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly. Continue reading
Jun 03 Newark mayor sues federal prosecutor, saying arrest at immigration detention site was political By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has sued New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor over his arrest, saying the Trump-appointed attorney had pursued the case out of political spite. Continue reading
Jun 03 Republicans have made proof of citizenship for voting a priority, but states remain skeptical By Christina A. Cassidy, Nadia Lathan, Associated Press Bills have stalled or failed in multiple GOP-controlled states, including Florida and Texas. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: White House criticizes GOP senators worried about national debt and attacks CBO By Associated Press The president fired off a series of angry posts on social media Tuesday morning about Paul’s opposition to Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts package. Continue reading
Jun 03 Former Homeland Security official Taylor fights back against Trump's 'unprecedented' investigation order By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Taylor said the order targeting him sets a "scary precedent" and that's why he decided to call on the inspectors general to investigate. Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch 5:49 Congress expects Trump request to cut funding already approved as big bill faces hurdles By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan As lawmakers return to Washington, they expect a rescission request from the White House to cut funding already passed by Congress. Among other cuts, President Trump’s request is expected to include the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit through which… Continue watching
Jun 02 Romanian man pleads guilty to 'swatting' plot that targeted an ex-U.S. president and lawmakers By Associated Press A Romanian citizen has pleaded guilty to engaging in a plot to use “swatting” calls to intimidate and threaten dozens of people with bogus police emergencies, including a former U.S. president and several members of Congress. Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch 9:24 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's budget and GOP support for cuts By Amna Nawaz, Doug Adams 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 the big week ahead for Republicans and the Trump agenda on Capitol Hill and a new… Continue watching
Jun 02 Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Maryland law was passed after the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut that killed 20 children and six adults. Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: Powell delivers remarks as Trump pushes budget that could add $5.1 trillion in debt By Associated Press President Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters and even Elon Musk that he won’t bury the federal government in debt with his multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package. Continue reading