Mar 18 Trump says he's ending Secret Service protection for Biden's adult children, Hunter and Ashley By Zeke Miller, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Former presidents and their spouses receive life-long Secret Service protection under federal law, but the protection afforded to their immediate families over the age of 16 ends when they leave office. Continue reading
Mar 18 Trump and Putin will hold a call on a ceasefire proposal. Ukraine's Zelenskyy is skeptical Russia is ready for peace By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House is expressing optimism that peace is within reach. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 8:19 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democrats clashing over how to govern in the minority By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including members of the Democratic Party debating how to govern in the minority, how Congress narrowly avoided… Continue watching
Mar 17 Danes angry with Trump's threats boycott U.S. goods with fervor By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Consumers across Europe furious over President Donald Trump’s policies are boycotting U.S. goods. Among the most passionate are Danes, seeking a way to protest Trump's threat to seize the Danish territory of Greenland. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing on U.S. strikes on Yemen's Houthis By Associated Press Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, estimated those strikes have killed “dozens” of militants and would continue in the coming days. Continue reading
Mar 17 Doctor who was deported to Lebanon supported Hezbollah leader, Homeland Security officials say By Michael Casey, RODRIQUE NGOWI, Kathy McCormack, Associated Press The department's statement, posted on social media, provides a possible explanation for Dr. Rasha Alawieh's deportation, which has sparked widespread alarm, especially after a federal judge ordered that she not be removed until a hearing could be held. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: White House defends Trump administration deportations despite federal order to stop temporarily By Associated Press “All of the planes that were subject to the written order of this judge departed U.S. soil, U.S. territory, before the judge’s written order,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a news briefing. Continue reading
Mar 17 Tariffs on lumber, appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects By Alex Veiga, Mae Anderson, Associated Press The Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico and China — some already in place, others set to take effect in a few weeks — are already driving up the cost of building materials used in new residential… Continue reading
Mar 17 Tariff threats, spending cuts put Federal Reserve in tough spot as it meets this week By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Ongoing tariff threats as well as sharp cuts to government spending and jobs have tanked consumer and business confidence, which could weigh on the economy and even push up unemployment. Continue reading
Mar 17 Trump and Putin will speak Tuesday about the war in Ukraine By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Trump disclosed the upcoming conversation to reporters while flying from Florida to Washington on Air Force One on Sunday evening, while the Kremlin confirmed Putin's participation on Monday morning. Continue reading