May 25 Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Monday that any agreement with Iran should include a requirement for several additional countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to join the Abraham Accords, the U.S.-brokered agreements aimed at normalizing relations with Israel that were forged… Continue reading
May 25 Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat, Associated Press The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called “sanctuary cities” in a move that could jeopardize international flights. Continue reading
May 25 What to expect in the Texas US Senate Republican primary runoff By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Voters in the Lone Star State will make their second attempt to nominate a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in a primary runoff election on Tuesday, the electoral version of the Texas two-step. Continue reading
May 25 What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war By Samy Magdy, Darlene Superville, Cara Anna, Associated Press It is not clear when or how the deal might be finalized and when its various parts will take effect. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: Trump participates in Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery By Associated Press Along with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, events include a national observance in the Memorial Amphitheater. Continue reading
May 24 Trump's emerging plan to end Iran war draws criticism from hard-line Republicans By Darlene Superville, Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity to finally rein in a longtime Mideast… Continue reading
May 24 Syria holds legislative elections in Kurdish-majority northeast By Hogir Al Abdo, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press Syria held follow-up parliamentary elections on Sunday in the Kurdish-majority northeastern province of Hassakeh and the town of Kobani, areas that were reintegrated under government control after fighting in January. Continue reading
May 24 Turkish police force entry into CHP offices, fire tear gas and rubber bullets By Cinar Kiper, Associated Press Police stormed the offices of Turkey’s main opposition CHP party on Sunday, firing tear gas and rubber bullets at party supporters and officials who had been holed up inside for three days. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 10:04 Tulsi Gabbard's record and impact on the U.S. intelligence community By William Brangham, Nick Schifrin, Liz Landers, Sonia Kopelev Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, the highest-ranking intelligence official in the U.S. government, has resigned. She said her husband is suffering from a rare bone cancer that requires her full attention. Nick Schifrin and Liz Landers report, and William… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 10:50 Brooks and Capehart on Trump's loyalty demands By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump demonstrating his grip on Republican primary voters, another Cabinet member departs his administration and Democrats releasing a… Continue watching