Apr 29 Comey appears in court in Trump threat case that's likely to pose a challenge for Justice Department By Eric Tucker, Michael Kunzelman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press James Comey was indicted in North Carolina on Tuesday on charges of making threats against President Donald Trump related to a photograph he posted on social media last year of seashells arranged in the numbers “86 47.” The Justice Department… Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Hegseth calls congressional Democrats, some Republicans 'biggest adversary' in Iran war By Joshua Barajas “The biggest adversary we face at this point are the reckless, feckless and defeatist words of congressional Democrats and some Republicans,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in his opening remarks in Wednesday’s budget hearing before the House Armed Services Committee. Continue reading
Apr 29 Supreme Court sides with anti-abortion center raising 1st Amendment fears about state investigation By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The high court's unanimous ruling is a procedural victory for First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, which is challenging a New Jersey investigation of its practices. Continue reading
Apr 29 Supreme Court weakens landmark Civil Rights-era Voting Rights Act, aiding GOP efforts to control the House By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The effect of the ruling may be felt more strongly in 2028 because most filing deadlines for this year's congressional races have passed. Louisiana, though, may have to change its redistricting plan to comply with the decision. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Committee sends Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair to full Senate vote By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Senate Banking Committee voted on party lines Wednesday to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve to replace Jerome Powell, a long-time target of President Trump’s insults for not cutting borrowing costs as far as… Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify for the 1st time since start of Iran war in House hearing By Ben Finley, Stephen Groves, David Klepper, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats Wednesday over a costly conflict being waged without congressional approval. Continue reading
Apr 29 LISTEN: Supreme Court considers Trump effort to end protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Supreme Court on Wednesday mulled the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for migrants fleeing war and natural disaster, in one in a series of immigration cases the justices are considering against the backdrop of the president's far-reaching… Continue reading
Apr 28 Senate Republicans reject attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba By Stephen Groves, Associated Press The vote on the war powers resolution showed how Republicans continue to stand behind Trump as he acts unilaterally to exert American force in a range of global conflicts, including Venezuela, Iran and Cuba. Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: Powell says he plans to stay at Fed after chair term ends amid legal attacks by the Trump administration By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press “I worry these attacks are battering this institution and putting at risk the things that really matter to the public,” Jerome Powell said in fairly candid remarks at a press conference after the Fed announced its decision to keep its… Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 4:00 James Comey indicted over social media post Trump's DOJ says crossed a line By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz Former FBI director James Comey has once again been indicted by the Department of Justice. It's the second time the Trump administration has attempted to prosecute him. The latest is connected to a post Comey shared last year of seashells… Continue watching