Jun 24 WATCH: State Department asked about U.S. funding $30 million for group distributing food in Gaza By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The Trump administration has authorized providing $30 million to a U.S.- and Israeli-backed group that is distributing food in Gaza, a U.S. official said Tuesday, an operation that has drawn criticism from other humanitarian organizations. Continue reading
Jun 24 WATCH: Schumer blasts last-minute postponement of classified briefings on Iran By Associated Press Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer voiced anger with the Trump administration’s postponement of a classified briefing Tuesday for senators on the U.S.’s military strike in Iran, calling the delay “outrageous” and “evasive.”… Continue reading
Jun 24 Democrats will vote in New York's mayoral primary Tuesday. Will Andrew Cuomo stage a political comeback? By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Cuomo has been the front-runner throughout the race, with his deep experience, nearly universal name recognition, strong political connections and juggernaut fundraising apparatus vaulting him to the front of the pack. Continue reading
Jun 24 Trump administration pospones classified briefings on Iran strikes By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Democrats in Congress, along with some Republicans, have questions about Trump’s unilateral decision to launch military action, arguing he should have gone to Congress for approval. Continue reading
Jun 24 WATCH: Fed Chair Powell says interest rate cut can wait in testimony before House committee By Chris Rugaber, Associated Press “For the time being, we are well positioned to wait to learn more about the likely course of the economy before considering any adjustments to our policy stance,” Jerome Powell said in testimony Tuesday before the House Financial Services Committee. Continue reading
Jun 24 WATCH: Health Secretary RFK Jr. questioned about vaccine policy, transparency in House hearing on funding request By Joshua Barajas Democratic lawmakers repeatedly grilled Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy in a House hearing Tuesday about his actions in the Trump administration so far, including what they described as a lack of transparency around major decisions. Continue reading
Jun 24 Israel-Iran ceasefire is in effect, Trump says By Sam Mednick, Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press President Donald Trump expressed deep frustration with both sides when the deal initially faltered. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 8:29 New York City mayoral primary could forecast the future for Democrats By William Brangham, Sam Weber Tuesday, voters will head to the polls for the primary that will determine which of the 11 Democrats running will take on New York City Mayor Eric Adams in November. The race has shaped up as a contest between a… Continue watching
Jun 23 Watch 9:22 Sen. Murkowski on new memoir 'Far From Home' and adapting to Trump era politics By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the independent-minded Republican from Alaska, often defied President Trump during his first term, breaking with him on key issues and nominations. She's now opening up in her candid memoir, "Far From Home," and joined Amna Nawaz to… Continue watching
Jun 23 Watch 9:15 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political impact of the conflict with Iran By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz 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 political impact of the conflict with Iran and negotiations over the Republican budget bill. Continue watching