May 27 Iran increases its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, watchdog says By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The report also says that Tehran has not reconsidered reversing its September 2023 decision to bar IAEA's nuclear inspectors from monitoring its nuclear program and adds that it is essential for Iran "to do so."… Continue reading
May 27 WATCH: In Memorial Day address, Biden says each generation has to 'earn' freedom By Zeke Miller, Associated Press “Freedom has never been guaranteed,” Biden said under gray skies in the memorial amphitheater. Continue reading
May 26 Here's what every key witness said at Trump's hush money criminal trial By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press After 22 witnesses, including an adult film actor, tabloid publisher and White House insiders, testimony is over at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York. The trial now shifts to closing arguments, scheduled for Tuesday. Here’s a look at key trial witnesses… Continue reading
May 26 Trump met with repeated boos and jeers during Libertarian convention speech By Will Weissert, Associated Press Donald Trump was booed repeatedly while addressing the Libertarian Party National Convention on Saturday night, with many in the crowd shouting insults and decrying him for things like his COVID-19 policies, running up towering federal deficits and lying about his political… Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: Biden delivers commencement address to graduating West Point cadets By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Saturday told graduates of the U.S. Military Academy that their class is being called upon to tackle threats across the globe and preserve the country's ideals at home “like none before.”… Continue reading
May 25 Prosecutors seek to bar Trump from statements that endanger law enforcement in classified documents case By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Federal prosecutors on Friday asked the judge overseeing the classified documents case against Donald Trump to bar the former president from public statements that “pose a significant, imminent, and foreseeable danger to law enforcement agents” participating in the prosecution. Continue reading
May 24 Tribes say their future is at stake as they push for Congress to consider Colorado River plan By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Navajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supply from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes and more security for drought-stricken Arizona. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 12:11 Brooks and Capehart on Nikki Haley announcing her support for Trump By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Nikki Haley's announcement she's backing Donald Trump, how voters may react to the verdict in Trump's criminal… Continue watching
May 24 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to undergo procedure at Walter Reed, will transfer power to deputy By Tara Copp, Associated Press The Pentagon says the procedure is elective and minimally invasive, "is not related to his cancer diagnosis and has had no effect on his excellent cancer prognosis."… Continue reading
May 24 Defense Secretary Austin tells U.S. Naval Academy graduates they will lead 'through tension and uncertainty' By Brian Witte, Associated Press Austin noted in his speech Friday how two graduates from last year were just aboard the USS Carney in the Red Sea, where they helped shoot down missiles and drones. Continue reading