May 15 WATCH: Vance describes Trump as 'murder weapon' that killed the 'defund the police' movement By Associated Press Vice President JD Vance paid tribute to fallen police officers at a memorial service Thursday at the U.S. Capitol, and used his speech to criticize local officials and “far left prosecutors” who were not tough enough on crime and the… Continue reading
May 15 Missouri lawmakers pass referendum seeking to repeal abortion-rights amendment approved by voters last year By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Missouri lawmakers have approved a referendum seeking to repeal an abortion-rights amendment passed by voters six months ago. Continue reading
May 15 Trump says U.S. and Iran have 'sort of' agreed on nuclear deal terms By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump, in an exchange with reporters at a business roundtable in Doha, Qatar, described the talks between American envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as “very serious negotiations” for “long-term peace" and were continuing to… Continue reading
May 15 Kennedy says funding for Head Start will not be cut By Moriah Balingit, Associated Press In an appearance before a Senate subcommittee, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the administration would “emphasize healthy eating in Head Start, and ensure the program continues to serve its 750,000 children and parents effectively.”… Continue reading
May 15 Walmart will raise prices due to tariff costs By Anne D'Innocenzio Executives at the $750 billion company told industry analysts Thursday that they're doing everything in their power to absorb the higher costs from tariffs ordered by Trump. Given the magnitude of the duties, however, the highest since the 1930s, higher… Continue reading
May 15 Gabbard fires 2 top intelligence officials, changes who preps Trump's daily brief By David Klepper, Associated Press The firings, which were first reported by Fox News Digital, follow the release of a declassified memo from the National Intelligence Council that found no coordination between Venezuela's government and the Tren de Aragua gang. Continue reading
May 15 Republicans pass sweeping bills out of committee, but division remains over Medicaid and other cuts By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Cheers broke out early Wednesday as Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee signed off on the GOP tax breaks bill after a grueling round-the-clock session. But there's more work to do. Continue reading
May 15 What judges have said about birthright citizenship and nationwide injunctions By Associated Press Federal courts have uniformly blocked President Donald Trump's order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to someone in the country illegally. Continue reading
May 15 4 things to know about the Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship By Mark Sherman, Associated Press In Thursday's arguments, the justices will be weighing whether judges have the authority to issue what are called nationwide, or universal, injunctions. Continue reading
May 15 WATCH: VA Secretary Collins testifies on 2026 White House budget request By News Desk President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget request so far includes a 4 percent increase for Department of Veterans Affairs programs. Continue reading