Feb 14 Where U.S. adults think the government is spending too much and too little, according to AP-NORC poll By Linley Sanders, Associated Press Many U.S. adults believe the federal government is overspending. But polling also shows many Americans, including Republicans, think the country is spending too little on major government programs like Social Security. Continue reading
Feb 14 On Democracy By Vanessa Dennis A series that explores the laws, institutions and norms that have shaped America and the challenges they face today. Continue reading
Feb 14 WATCH: Helicopter crew in DC collision may not have heard key instruction from tower, NTSB says By Gary Fields, Tim Sullivan, Associated Press The crew of the helicopter that collided midair with an American Airlines jet near Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport might not have heard instructions from the air traffic controller to pass behind the plane, investigators said Friday. Continue reading
Feb 14 WATCH: Vance tells Europe immigration most 'urgent' issue, says voters don't want 'floodgates' open By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance urged European officials to stem illegal migration on the continent during his speech before the Munich Security Conference. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 6:05 Linda McMahon pressed on Trump's planned cuts to the Department of Education By Lisa Desjardins, Solveig Rennan It was a big day for President Trump's team and some of his most controversial choices. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Kash Patel took a big step forward on… Continue watching
Feb 13 In phone call with Putin, Trump abruptly ends U.S. efforts to isolate Russia By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press By saying Ukraine’s NATO membership is “impractical” and the return of Russian-occupied territories to Kyiv is “illusionary,” the Trump administration is giving its blessing to key items on President Vladimir Putin’s wish list — even before a potential settlement of… Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 8:23 What Trump voters think about his first weeks in office By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens There's new insight into a group of voters that helped swing the 2024 presidential race, those who voted for Democrats in prior elections but for Donald Trump this November. The analysis comes from recent focus groups conducted by Republican strategist… Continue watching
Feb 13 Federal prosecutor resigns after refusing DOJ order to drop NYC Mayor Adams' corruption case By Larry Neumeister, Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigned Thursday after refusing a Justice Department order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Before quitting, Danielle Sassoon told President Donald Trump's new attorney general that she was “confident”… Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sworn in as Trump's secretary of health and human services By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in Thursday as President Donald Trump’s health secretary after a close Senate vote, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half the… Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Trump gives remarks after signing plan for reciprocal tariffs on trade partners By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out his plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports, possibly triggering a broader economic confrontation with allies and rivals alike as he hopes to eliminate any trade… Continue reading