May 23 With deportation uptick, immigrant parents fear worst for children with disabilities By Jocelyn Wiener, Kaiser Health News Rafael and Sonia, both from Mexico, have lived in this country without permission for more than a decade. But only since the recent presidential election has a question haunted them: If they are deported, what will happen to their disabled… Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Democrats criticize Trump’s budget proposal By Associated Press Democrats have already voiced strong opposition to the plan, and even Republicans are wary of the political dangers in Trump's draconian cuts. Continue reading
May 23 Ex-CIA chief Brennan concerned over Trump campaign’s Russian contacts By Eileen Sullivan and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press During his first public remarks since he left his post in January, former CIA Director John Brennan told lawmakers he was concerned about Russia’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 election. Continue reading
May 23 White House wants to halt ethics office’s inquiry into ex-lobbyists in administration By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press Trump's budget director Mick Mulvaney is asking that ethics director Walter Shaub halt his inquiry into lobbyists-turned-Trump administration employees. Shaub fired back that the ethics office's request is well within bounds. Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Mick Mulvaney presents Trump’s $4 trillion budget By Andrew Taylor and Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Writers Tuesday's budget blueprint faces a skeptical reception from Congress. Continue reading
May 23 President Trump condemns ‘wicked ideology’ behind Manchester attack By Associated Press President Donald Trump on Tuesday condemned a deadly attack at a pop concert in Manchester, England as the act of "evil losers" and called on nations to band together to fight terrorism. Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Former CIA Director John Brennan testifies before House committee By Eileen Sullivan and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Former CIA Director John Brennan is set to testify publicly about the intelligence underpinning the Obama administration's conclusion that Russia interfered in the 2016 election. Continue reading
May 23 U.S. to extend protections for Haitians for 6 months, but future remains uncertain By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The Trump administration said Monday it will extend until January a humanitarian program that has allowed roughly 58,000 Haitians to live in the United States, but it is hinting that further extensions are unlikely. Continue reading
May 23 Trump administration asks judge to reconsider sanctuary cities ruling By Sudhin Thanawala and Sadie Gurman, Associated Press The Trump administration filed court papers aimed at getting a judge to reconsider his ruling blocking the president's executive order to cut funding from sanctuary cities. Continue reading
May 22 Trump’s proposed $4.1 trillion budget eyes deep domestic cuts By Andrew Taylor, Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The budget slashes safety net programs for the poor, targeting food stamps and Medicaid, relying on rosy projections about the nation's economic growth. Continue reading