Aug 24 U.S. set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. Continue reading
Aug 24 Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run By Joey Cappelletti, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Returning to South Carolina this weekend as he mulls a second run for the White House, Buttigieg set out to reintroduce himself to the state and the Black voters he struggled to win in 2020. Continue reading
Aug 24 WATCH: Bessent announces new sanctions to block Iran's revenue streams By Nasser Karimi, David Rising, Associated Press Iran’s currency hit a record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade. Continue reading
Aug 24 Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals, Ontario's premier says By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Ford said "everything is on the table" if the dispute worsens, including cutting off electricity and critical minerals from Ontario. Continue reading
Aug 24 Ontario's premier says Reagan would be 'throwing up' over Trump's tariffs By Associated Press Ford said “everything is on the table” after Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from trade talks late Friday. Continue reading
Aug 23 Report: Jared Kushner and Democratic leader Jeffries meet with House control at stake in November By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The meeting, first reported Sunday by The New York Times, touched on issues ranging from housing, immigration to the high costs of living. Continue reading
Aug 23 Trump waves the green flag to start the IndyCar race as racers zoom through Washington's streets By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The open-wheel race, with cars whizzing past Washington’s monuments at speeds approaching 200 mph, is the latest of Trump’s celebrations this year to mark America’s 250th birthday. Continue reading
Aug 22 Enriched uranium stockpile undercuts Trump claim of Iran's 'essential denuclearization' By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact President Donald Trump said he has presided over “the essential denuclearization of Iran.” But Iran likely still has materials and machinery that can be used to make nuclear weapons, undercutting Trump’s claim. Continue reading
Aug 22 This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here? By Will Weissert, Associated Press Retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s open seat pits fellow Republican and Omaha City Councilmember Brinker Harding against Democratic activist Denise Powell. Continue reading
Aug 22 Trump threatens lawsuit against nonprofit that questioned whether National Guard plan lessened crime By Gary Fields, Associated Press The letter gave the Washington, D.C.-based Center for American Progress until the end of business Friday to issue the retraction or face a $5 billion lawsuit. The center declined. Continue reading