Feb 12 WATCH: White House claims judges are causing 'constitutional crisis,' not Trump By Lindsay Whitehurst, Chris Megerian, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The denunciation, delivered from the lectern in the White House briefing room, was the latest example in an escalating assault on the court system from Trump and his allies. Continue reading
Feb 12 U.S. inflation increases to 3 percent, groceries and gasoline prices heading higher By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago, Wednesday's report from the Labor Department showed, up from 2.9% the previous month. Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Ukraine returning to original borders before Russian invasion 'unrealistic,' Hegseth says By Lorne Cook, Tara Copp, Associated Press In sweeping remarks Wednesday, Hegseth suggested that the way forward for Ukraine is for the country to abandon hopes of a return to its pre-2014 borders and prepare for a negotiated settlement with Russia — one that should be backed… Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Powell says Trump's calls for lower interest rates won't affect Fed's decisions By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday President Donald Trump’s calls for lower interest rates won’t lead the central bank to change its rate decisions. Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump's director of national intelligence By David Klepper, Associated Press The vote Wednesday came after Republicans who had initially questioned her experience and judgment fell in line behind her nomination. Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Rep. Green calls spending 'debt slavery,' as House DOGE subcommittee holds first hearing By Associated Press The Republican president signed an executive order to expand Musk’s influence and continue downsizing the federal workforce. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch 5:20 Justice Department drops corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat The Justice Department directed federal prosecutors to drop its corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. Adams was charged in September with accepting bribes and foreign campaign contributions. The mayor has curried favor with President Trump for months, including… Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch 6:46 Democratic Sen. Andy Kim explains why he thinks U.S. is nearing a constitutional crisis By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura With Democrats in the minority, they're searching for ways to serve as a check on GOP power in Congress and the White House. Sen. Andy Kim spent his entire working life in government service at USAID, the State Department, National… Continue watching
Feb 11 WATCH: Trump makes appearance with Musk, signs executive order downsizing federal workforce By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Trump wants strict limits on hiring, with agencies only adding one new employee for every four who leave. Continue reading
Feb 11 Some Israeli soldiers traveling abroad face action for alleged war crimes in Gaza By Molly Quell, Associated Press A pro-Palestinian legal group had convinced a federal judge in Brazil to open a war crimes investigation for his alleged participation in the demolition of civilian homes in Gaza. Continue reading