Feb 11 WATCH: Lori Chavez-DeRemer testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for labor secretary By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana who chairs the committee, opened the hearing by saying the Trump administration had an opportunity to enact a pro-American agenda. Continue reading
Feb 11 WATCH: Linda McMahon testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for education secretary By Collin Binkley, Associated Press McMahon on Thursday sketched out how key functions of the Education Department could be carved up to achieve President Donald Trump's goal of dismantling the agency, vowing to “reorient” the department while continuing some of its largest programs. Continue reading
Feb 11 Hamas' threat to delay next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for fragile Gaza ceasefire By Associated Press Hamas' threat to delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip has jolted a fragile ceasefire that's seen as having the potential to wind down the war. Continue reading
Feb 11 Trump ally Steve Bannon pleads guilty to fraud, avoids jail time in border wall fraud case By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, reached a plea agreement that spares him from jail time in the "We Build the Wall" scheme as long as he stays out of trouble. Continue reading
Feb 11 Pope Francis rebukes Trump administration migrant crackdown, taking direct aim at Vance By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press "What is built on the basis of force, and not on the truth about the equal dignity of every human being, begins badly and will end badly," Francis wrote. Continue reading
Feb 11 WATCH: Powell says Fed 'well positioned' for 'risks and uncertainties' that lie ahead for economy By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press After cutting its key rate a full percentage point in the final three months of last year, with "the economy remaining strong, we do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance," Powell said in written… Continue reading
Feb 11 WATCH: Senate resumes consideration of Gabbard as director of national intelligence By David Klepper, Associated Press The Senate voted Monday evening to advance Gabbard's nomination to a final confirmation vote later this week. Continue reading
Feb 11 New York mayor vows to regain trust after Justice Department orders prosecutors to drop corruption charges By Jake Offenhartz, Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press New York City Mayor Eric Adams thanked the Justice Department for ordering a halt to his criminal corruption case and castigated the prosecution as “cruel” while vowing to regain the trust of voters ahead of his upcoming election. Continue reading
Feb 10 Watch 8:38 How the courts may serve as a check on Trump's presidency By Geoff Bennett, Sam Weber The start of President Trump's second administration has brought dramatic proposals and unprecedented changes to the government, including pushing the legal boundaries of executive authority. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Georgetown law professor Steven Vladeck for our series looking at… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch 8:24 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what the American public thinks about Trump's 2nd term By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Taylor Bowie 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 the first polling about how the American public views President Trump's second term so far, Elon… Continue watching