Feb 27 Democratic lawmakers say they are 'closely' reviewing new White House offer on DHS By Associated Press As the Department of Homeland Security remains shut down, the White House and Democratic leaders are continuing to exchange proposals to end the impasse. Continue reading
Feb 27 Trump says he's not mulling a draft executive order to seize control over elections. Here's what we know By Liz Landers The 17-page proposal, a working document reviewed in full by PBS News, would give him extraordinary power over the 2026 midterm elections. Continue reading
Feb 27 Congress prepares for war powers resolution vote to block U.S. strikes on Iran By Associated Press House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Friday a bipartisan coalition is working to force a vote as soon as next week on a war powers resolution that would attempt to prevent any U.S. action against Iran without approval from Congress. Continue reading
Feb 27 Trump suggests U.S. could have 'friendly takeover of Cuba' By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was negotiating at a high level with the Cuban government. Continue reading
Feb 27 Trump says he's 'not happy' with Iran talks but will wait to see what happens in further rounds By Sam Mednick, Sam Metz, Matthew Lee, Associated Press “I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have. I’m not thrilled with that. We’ll see what happens. We’re talking later,” Trump told reporters as he left the White House on… Continue reading
Feb 27 Transgender youths are targeted in Scouting America changes pushed by the Pentagon By Ben Finely, Jamie Stengle, Associated Press Hegseth has criticized Scouting America's historic rebrand in 2024 from the Boy Scouts and other changes he sees as part of "woke culture."… Continue reading
Feb 27 Read Bill Clinton's opening statement in his deposition on Jeffrey Epstein By Associated Press Former President Bill Clinton says in an opening statement to the House Oversight Committee that he saw no signs of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse. Continue reading
Feb 27 UN nuclear watchdog says it's unable to verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The agency says Iran has four declared enrichment facilities, but it has lost "continuity of knowledge" about stockpiles. Continue reading
Feb 27 After taking aim at both parties, this Republican faces a critical decision By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The boundaries of Kiley's California district have been upended by the nation's partisan redistricting war, clouding his path to reelection. Continue reading
Feb 27 Pakistan defense minister says country is in 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes By Munir Ahmed, Abdul Qahar Afghan, Associated Press Afghanistan launched a cross-border attack on Pakistan late Thursday, saying it was in retaliation for earlier Pakistani airstrikes. Continue reading