Feb 10 Watch 8:38 How the courts may serve as a check on Trump's presidency By Geoff Bennett, Sam Weber The start of President Trump's second administration has brought dramatic proposals and unprecedented changes to the government, including pushing the legal boundaries of executive authority. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Georgetown law professor Steven Vladeck for our series looking at… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch 8:24 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what the American public thinks about Trump's 2nd term By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Taylor Bowie NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the first polling about how the American public views President Trump's second term so far, Elon… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch 3:35 Federal judge says Trump administration ignoring his order to pause funding freeze By Laura Barrón-López, Kyle Midura A federal judge said that President Trump has violated his order to lift a blanket freeze on federal spending and again directed the administration to release the funds. That comes as top prosecutors in nearly half the country sued the… Continue watching
Feb 10 WATCH: Trump suggests ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn't release all hostages by Saturday By Zeke Miller, Samy Magdy, Associated Press In comments to reporters after signing a series of executive orders, Trump said, “If they’re not here, all hell is going to break out.” He added, however, “I'm speaking for myself. Israel can override it.”… Continue reading
Feb 10 Trump's latest tariff plans on steel, aluminum and other imports sow uncertainty By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump plans to on Monday formally announce 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as part of an aggressive effort to remake the existing terms of world trade that so far has compounded economic uncertainty. Continue reading
Feb 10 Puerto Rico governor's effort to eliminate renewable energy goals sparks pushback By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Puerto Rico legislators on Monday held a contentious public hearing on a governor-backed bill that would eliminate renewable energy goals and extend operations of the island's lone coal-fired plant, long accused of polluting low-income communities. Continue reading
Feb 10 Trump administration takes USAID off its building lease By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The eviction comes as a court temporarily blocked a Trump administration order that would have pulled all but a fraction of workers off the job worldwide. Continue reading
Feb 10 How the Trump administration moved to shut down the consumer protection agency's headquarters By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Over the weekend, some staff members at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau saw a sign of trouble to come. Continue reading
Feb 10 Vatican charity blasts Trump administration's plan to 'recklessly' gut USAID By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Caritas on Monday warned that millions of people could die as a result of the “ruthless” U.S. decision to “recklessly” stop USAID funding. Continue reading
Feb 10 Trump expected to pardon ex-Illinois Gov. Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence By Zeke Miller, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Trump already commuted Blagojevich’s 14-year sentence for political corruption charges during his first term. Continue reading