May 20 WATCH: Rep. Thomas Massie's full concession speech after defeat in Kentucky GOP primary By Associated Press “We stirred up something. There is a yearning in this country for someone who will vote for principles over party,” Massie said. Continue reading
May 20 Colorado Supreme Court orders children's hospital to resume gender-affirming care for minors By Colleen Slevin, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press Children’s Hospital Colorado suspended medical treatments for transgender patients under 18 in January after it said the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opened an investigation into its treatments following a series of clashes between President Donald Trump's administration… Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Trump says Raúl Castro indictment is 'a very important moment' for Cubans By Associated Press The comments came shortly after federal prosecutors announced charges against Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the island's socialist government. Continue reading
May 20 Why legal experts say Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund is unprecedented By Maria Ramirez Uribe President Donald Trump’s administration has created a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay people who say they were victims of government “weaponization,” raising questions about whom among his allies and supporters – including those who rioted at the Capitol on… Continue reading
May 20 Watch 9:20 U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro in latest escalation of tensions By Geoff Bennett, Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela Raúl Castro, the brother of the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, was indicted by the U.S. Justice Department. The 96-year-old has held many senior positions, including the presidency. Castro and four others were charged in the 1996 killings of Americans… Continue watching
May 20 Watch 5:46 News Wrap: Officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to block $1.8B fund In our news wrap Wednesday, two police officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot filed a lawsuit to try to block the Trump administration's "anti-weaponization fund," the World Health Organization says there are now more than 600… Continue watching
May 20 Watch 6:56 A look at Trump's grip on the GOP as his critics are ousted in primaries By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz President Trump’s grip on the Republican Party was on display in primaries across the country, with several Trump critics losing after the president targeted their campaigns. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Melik Abdul, a Republican strategist and media consultant. Continue watching
May 20 Watch 7:57 DOJ's tax settlement with Trump sets 'dangerous precedent,' former IRS commissioner says By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson The Trump administration permanently banned the IRS from auditing the president's tax returns, and those of his sons, his company or any affiliated trust. That move was announced a day after the creation of a $1.8 billion fund to compensate… Continue watching
May 20 Sites tied to equality movements join list of America's most endangered historic places By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The Stonewall National Monument, the President's House Site and the Women's Rights National Historic Park are among 11 sites on this year's annual list of the most endangered historic places in the United States compiled by the National Trust for… Continue reading
May 20 Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loans By Annie Ma, Associated Press A coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration's recent caps on federal student loans, arguing the limits will make it harder for students pursuing certain healthcare degrees to attain the necessary training and education. Continue reading