Aug 08 Trump administration seeks $1B settlement from UCLA, White House official says By Jocelyn Gecker, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The Trump administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles, a White House official said Friday, weeks after the Department of Justice accused the school of antisemitism and other civil rights violations. Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 6:31 Federal response to recent disasters reveals impact of Trump’s changes to FEMA By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris Since taking office, President Trump has called for the elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, suggesting it could be dismantled as soon as December. Lately, his team has backed away from that idea, but there are still major changes… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 4:48 How Trump’s census plan could reshape congressional maps By John Yang, Kyle Midura President Trump’s call to exclude those without legal status from the census could reshape the country’s congressional districts. But opponents argue that it would violate the 14th Amendment’s requirement that the allocation of congressional seats be determined by “counting the… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 10:03 Brooks and Capehart on Israel’s plans to exert more control over Gaza By Geoff Bennett, Ian Couzens New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Israel's plans to exert more control over Gaza have been criticized by global leaders but the Trump administration's response… Continue watching
Aug 08 WATCH: Trump suggests ‘swapping’ Ukraine and Russia territories ahead of meeting with Putin By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Friday that he will meet “very shortly” with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine and that he will announce the location soon. Continue reading
Aug 08 Texas Democrats decamp to California as Republicans warn of more escalations By Jim Vertuno, Nadia Lathan, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas House of Representatives failed to meet a quorum on Friday as Democratic lawmakers continued their walkout to block a vote on congressional voting maps sought by President Donald Trump in a widening national battle… Continue reading
Aug 08 4 questions about Trump’s proposal for a new census By Laura Santhanam President Donald Trump’s directive is the latest move from his administration to remove or alter federal data that do not align with his political agenda. Continue reading
Aug 08 Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commisioner less than 2 months after Senate confirmation By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The Senate confirmed Long on a 53-44 vote despite Democrats’ concerns about the Republican’s past work for a firm that pitched a fraud-ridden coronavirus pandemic-era tax break and about campaign contributions he received after Trump nominated him. Continue reading
Aug 08 WATCH: Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet Trump and sign U.S.-brokered peace deal at White House By Seung Min Kim, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The two countries in the South Caucasus signed agreements with each other and the U.S. that will reopen key transportation routes while allowing the U.S. to seize on Russia’s declining influence in the region. Continue reading
Aug 08 New York AG James subpoenaed as Justice Department investigates whether she violated Trump’s rights By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The subpoenas mark an escalation of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to scrutinize perceived adversaries of the president, including those like James who had investigated him before his election win last November. Continue reading