Mar 12 WATCH: Lawyers for pro-Palestinian activist threatened with deportation hold news briefing By Jake Offenhartz, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press One of Khalil’s lawyers, Ramzi Kassem, told the judge that Khalil was “identified, targeted and detained” because of his advocacy for Palestinian rights and his protected speech. He said Khalil has no criminal convictions, but “for some reason, is being… Continue reading
Mar 12 WATCH: Senate convenes as Democrats divided on whether to vote with Republicans on budget By Kevin Freking, Associated Press It's one of the biggest legislative tests so far of the President Donald Trump's second term, prompting Vice President JD Vance to visit Capitol Hill on Tuesday morning to rally support. Continue reading
Mar 12 In blow to Senate Democrats, Shaheen decides not to seek reelection in New Hampshire By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Shaheen's decision deals a significant blow to Democrats who were already facing a difficult path to reclaiming the Senate majority in the 2026 midterms… Continue reading
Mar 12 U.S. inflation slows for first time in six months, trade war threatens to hike prices By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The consumer price index increased 2.8% in February from a year ago, Wednesday's report from the Labor Department showed, down from 3% the previous month. Continue reading
Mar 11 1,300 Education Department employees will be laid off By Collin Binkley, Moriah Balingit, Associated Press Department officials announced the cuts Tuesday, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations. Continue reading
Mar 11 Watch 3:43 Education Department to cut nearly 1,300 employees as Trump vows to eliminate agency By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz Tuesday afternoon, the Department of Education announced plans to cut nearly half of its employees, more than 1,300 people. It’s the latest move by the Trump administration to dramatically reshape the size and scope of the federal government. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Mar 11 Tens of thousands of federal workers live in Missouri. They share their fears and frustrations By Gabrielle Hays Federal workers told PBS News that the mass firings and layoffs has caused panic among them and that the country needed to keep the promises it had made, specifically to support veterans. Continue reading
Mar 11 House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September By Kevin Freking, Associated Press In the Senate, they'll need support from at least eight Democrats to get the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk. Continue reading
Mar 11 WATCH: Trump talks Tesla shopping with Musk By Chris Megerian, Associated Press It was the latest — and most unusual — example of how President Donald Trump has demonstrated loyalty to Elon Musk, who spent heavily on his comeback campaign last year and has been a key figure in his second administration. Continue reading
Mar 11 WATCH: Rubio says Ukraine open to 30-day ceasefire, and 'the ball is now' in Russia's court By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who led the U.S. delegation to the talks in Jeddah, said Washington would present the ceasefire offer to the Kremlin, which has thus far opposed anything short of a permanent end to the conflict without… Continue reading