Jul 29 Trump says Epstein ‘stole’ young women from Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia Giuffre By Chris Megerian, Eric Tucker, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Jeffrey Epstein “stole” young women who worked for the spa at Mar-a-Lago, the latest evolution in his description of how their highly scrutinized relationship ended years ago. Continue reading
Jul 29 With the fiscal year drawing to a close, congressional leaders are gearing up for a shutdown fight By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Republican lawmakers view the Democrats as itching for a shutdown after a series of political losses this year. Continue reading
Jul 29 Trump opens new golf course in Scotland, capping trip to promote his luxury properties By Will Weissert, Darlene Superville, Associated Press The new course is part of Trump International Golf Links, Scotland, and hosts a PGA Seniors Championship event later this week. Continue reading
Jul 29 Trump’s tariffs could squeeze U.S. factories and raise costs by up to 4.5%, a new analysis finds By Josh Boak, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The analysis by the Washington Center for Equitable Growth warns of economic and political costs, especially in swing states with significant manufacturing sectors, like Michigan and Wisconsin. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 6:34 AMA president warns against preventive services task force cuts By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly intends to remove all 16 members of the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The highly influential panel plays a key role in determining what treatments insurers must cover and makes recommendations about… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 8:32 Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on Trump’s trade deals and the economy By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman, Ian Couzens NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's trade deals, the debate over the Jeffrey Epstein files and Vice President Vance hits the road to sell the administration’s… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 6:19 A look at ‘Project Esther’ and Trump’s approach to combat antisemitism on campus By Ali Rogin, Sam Lane, Layla Quran The Trump administration has launched investigations into colleges and universities. The White House accuses the schools of not doing enough to combat antisemitism on campus. Last week, Columbia University settled with the administration in a major deal that could be… Continue watching
Jul 28 ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees held without charges, barred from legal access, attorneys say By Mike Schneider, Associated Press Lawyers seeking a temporary restraining order against an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades say that “Alligator Alcatraz” detainees have been barred from meeting attorneys. Continue reading
Jul 28 Trump moves to lift visa restrictions for Argentina in boost to right-wing ally By Isabel DeBre, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press The United States and Argentina on Monday announced that they are working on a plan to allow Argentine tourists to again travel to the U.S. without a visa. Continue reading
Jul 28 WATCH: Trump says he ended friendship with Epstein because he ‘stole people that worked for me’ By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The Republican president said Monday that he had warned Epstein about hiring Trump staff and that when Epstein did it again, “I threw him out of the place.”… Continue reading