Feb 19 WATCH: Trump delivers remarks at Saudi investment summit in Miami Beach, Fla. By Associated Press President Donald Trump celebrated his slashing of federal government programs Wednesday as he spoke to a Miami conference of international investors and billionaires at a summit hosted by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. Continue reading
Feb 19 Trump and Zelenskyy trade barbs as relations sour over Russia's war with Ukraine By Hanna Arhirova, Justin Spike, Associated Press Relations between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and President Trump are deteriorating . Zelenskyy said Wednesday that Trump was living in a Russian-made “disinformation space,” and Trump called Zelenskyy “a dictator."… Continue reading
Feb 19 Judge delays ruling on Justice Department request to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Adams By Jake Offenhartz, Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The federal judge considering the Justice Department's request to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday that he won't rule immediately and will take time to review all materials. Continue reading
Feb 19 WATCH: Senate debates Republican budget proposal, support of Trump's policy agenda By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Back on track, Senate Republicans pushed ahead Wednesday with their $340 billion budget bill focused on funding the White House's mass deportations and border security agenda after Vice President JD Vance gave a green light to proceed despite a morning dust-up caused by President Donald… Continue reading
Feb 18 Federal judge refuses to immediately block Elon Musk and DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Tuesday found that there are legitimate questions about Musk's authority, but said there isn't evidence of the kind of grave legal harm that would justify a temporary restraining order. Continue reading
Feb 18 Supreme Court should keep head of whistleblower agency in place, lawyers say in reply to Trump By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The legal fight over the administration's move to oust Hampton Dellinger as the leader of the Office of Special Counsel is the first to reach the Supreme Court of an anticipated steady stream of pleas from lawyers for President Donald… Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 6:49 Arizona attorney general discusses lawsuit challenging Musk's power as unelected official By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens A federal judge ruled against a motion imposing a temporary restraining order on Elon Musk's so-called "Department of Government Efficiency." The ruling is in response to a suit brought by 14 attorneys general alleging President Trump violated the Constitution by… Continue watching
Feb 18 New York's governor meets state political leaders as she considers removing Mayor Eric Adams from office By Jake Offenhartz, Jennifer Peltz, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The governor's scheduled meetings in New York City on Tuesday come as Adams, a Democrat, faces intense pressure to step down over criticism that he has lost the ability to independently govern the city. Continue reading
Feb 18 Schools confront anxiety over Trump's actions on immigration By Moriah Balingit, Bianca Vázquez Toness, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press School officials have found themselves responding to rising anxiety among parents and their children, including those who are here legally. Continue reading
Feb 18 WATCH: Trump signs order to study expanding IVF and calls for 'radical transparency' in government By Darlene Superville, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to study how to expand access to in vitro fertilization and make it more affordable. Continue reading