Aug 27 As transition planning begins, Trump and Harris are already behind in preparing for potential administrations By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration is offering federal resources to former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris for presidential transition planning. Continue reading
Aug 27 Zuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook to 'censor' some COVID-19 content during the pandemic By Associated Press Zuckerberg alleges that the officials, including those from the White House, "repeatedly pressured" Facebook for months to take down "certain COVID-19 content including humor and satire."… Continue reading
Aug 27 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Israeli announces it rescued hostage held by Hamas By Associated Press The rescue brought a rare moment of joy to Israelis amid months of grinding war but also another painful reminder of the scores of hostages remaining in captivity despite international efforts to broker a cease-fire agreement in which they would… Continue reading
Aug 27 Federal judge in Texas orders pause on Biden policy offering legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press The order Monday by U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker comes after 16 states, led by Republican attorneys general, challenged the program in a lawsuit filed last week. Continue reading
Aug 26 Special counsel Jack Smith asks appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump By Eric Tucker, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon threw out the case, one of four prosecutions of Trump, after concluding that Smith's appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 3:13 Presidential campaign enters final stage with both party conventions in rear-view mirror By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura With both party conventions in the rear-view mirror, the 2024 presidential campaign enters its final stage. Donald Trump turned his attention to national security and Kamala Harris’ record and there are new questions about if the candidates will debate. Lisa… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 9:17 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Harris' convention bump and if Trump will debate By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the post-convention bump for Kamala Harris, the Trump campaign's response to the Harris surge and how… Continue watching
Aug 26 Harris and Trump squabble over upcoming debate, raising questions about whether face-off will take place By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The Harris campaign says it's told ABC they want microphones to be live, not muted when it's the other candidate's turn to speak, which is different from the rules for the June debate between Trump and President Joe Biden. Continue reading
Aug 26 WATCH: Congress members hold news briefing after touring site of attempted killing of Trump By News Desk and Associated Press At least five Secret Service agents have been placed on modified duty after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in July, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Aug 26 WATCH: Trump criticizes Harris over Afghan withdrawal in remarks at National Guard conference in Detroit By News Desk and Associated Press Trump later addressed the "humiliation" of the attack when he spoke to thousands of National Guard soldiers in Michigan. Continue reading