Sep 18 4 things to know about ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air, indefinitely — an unprecedented move that followed backlash over the comic's remarks after last week's killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Here’s what we know. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 3:59 Senate Republicans change rules to push through Trump nominees By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura One of the largest groups of President Trump’s nominees was just confirmed in the U.S. Senate. The group includes 48 individuals who would hold significant jobs in the military, national security and overseas. The move was possible only because Republicans… Continue watching
Sep 18 LISTEN: Trump calls for licenses of TV networks that give him ‘bad publicity’ to be revoked By Associated Press President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Thursday that “97%” of some network coverage was negative toward him. “They give me only bad publicity or press,” Trump said. “They’re getting a license, I think maybe their license… Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 8:28 Heritage Foundation’s John Malcolm on its new originalist analysis of the Constitution By Amna Nawaz, Sam Lane This week marks 238 years since the signing of the U.S. Constitution at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. The language of the document has been debated ever since. In our first of two conversations about that debate, Amna Nawaz sat down… Continue watching
Sep 18 Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees at once after GOP changed the chamber’s rules By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Frustrated by the stalling tactics, Senate Republicans moved last week to make it easier to confirm large groups of lower-level, non-judicial nominations. Democrats had forced multiple votes on almost every one of Trump’s picks, infuriating the president and tying up… Continue reading
Sep 18 WATCH: DC Mayor Bowser testifies to House committee as Congress weighs new laws for city By Gary Fields, Matt Brown, Associated Press D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday defended her policies to Congress as President Donald Trump's law enforcement surge is in its second month and lawmakers act to further limit the city's authority. Continue reading
Sep 18 Trump’s moves against media outlets mirror authoritarian approaches to silencing dissent By Justin Spike, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has waged an aggressive campaign against the media unlike any in modern U.S. history, making moves similar to those of authoritarian leaders that he has often praised. Continue reading
Sep 18 Trump asks Supreme Court for emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from Fed board By Mark Sherman, Associated Press President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors. Continue reading
Sep 18 Kimmel suspension highlights Trump’s growing power over U.S. media landscape By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Kimmel's suspension has led to a debate about free speech and media influence. Trump celebrated the decision and called for more shows to be canceled. Kimmel hasn't commented publicly on his suspension. Continue reading
Sep 18 More Americans feel Israel has ‘gone too far’ in Gaza, AP-NORC poll shows By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press A new poll finds more U.S. adults view Israel’s military action in Gaza as excessive than at the beginning of its war with Hamas. Continue reading