Nov 17 Justice Department quietly replaced 'identical' Trump signatures on recent pardons By Jim Mustian, Brian Slodysko, Matt Brown, Associated Press The Justice Department posted pardons online bearing identical copies of President Donald Trump’s signature before quietly correcting them this week after what the agency called a “technical error.”… Continue reading
Nov 17 After weekend's Border Patrol surge in Charlotte, North Carolina governor says effort is 'stoking fear' By Sophia Tareen, Brian Witte, Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says they've seen agents in paramilitary gear targeting citizens based on their skin color and picking up random people off sidewalks. Stein called on residents to stay peaceful. Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: Trump's World Cup task force announces new visa interview system for ticketholders By Associated Press The Oval Office event was to announce a new initiative that would allow ticketholders to the World Cup to receive prioritized interviews for visas. Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: House meets as Trump flips stance on Epstein files vote By Kevin Freking, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it. Continue reading
Nov 17 Trump plans to meet with New York mayor-elect Mamdani, says they'll 'work something out' By Michelle L. Price, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Trump has for months slammed Mamdani, falsely labeling him as a "communist" and predicting the ruin of his hometown if the democratic socialist was elected. Continue reading
Nov 17 Trump defends Tucker Carlson after interview with Nick Fuentes, far-right activist known for his antisemitic views By Michelle L. Price, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Trump said that if Carlson wants to interview Nick Fuentes, whose followers see themselves as working to preserve America's white, Christian identity, then "People have to decide."… Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 5:27 How the bill that ended the shutdown could threaten the U.S. hemp industry's future By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery The legislation Congress passed this past week to reopen the government included a provision banning intoxicating products made out of hemp plants, a type of cannabis like marijuana, but with a lower level of the psychoactive element THC. Ali Rogin… Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 3:25 News Wrap: Border Patrol agents make more arrests on 2nd day of Charlotte surge By PBS News Weekend In our news wrap Sunday, it’s been a second day of federal officers surging into Charlotte, North Carolina, to crack down on illegal immigration, at least two deaths were reported from storms in Southern California, the USS Gerald Ford arrived… Continue watching
Nov 16 Despite big election losses, Republican leaders insist there's no problem with GOP policies By Steve Peoples, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Almost two weeks after Republicans lost badly in elections in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, many GOP leaders insist there is no problem with the party's policies, its message or President Donald Trump's leadership. Trump… Continue reading
Nov 15 Federal officials say immigration raids have begun in North Carolina By Michael D. Regan Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin made the announcement Saturday. Meanwhile, Local officials, including Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles criticized such actions, saying that they made community members feel unsafe. Continue reading