May 14 U.S. Border Patrol head announces resignation in latest leadership shakeup By Gisela Salomon, Associated Press Michael Banks of the U.S. Border Patrol told Fox News on Thursday that his resignation was effective immediately, saying “it's just time.”… Continue reading
May 14 Trump to join prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism By Peter Smith, Associated Press Organizers expect thousands of people to attend Rededicate 250, which will include worship music, prayers and speeches from Cabinet heads and other Republican officials, along with religious leaders and others. Continue reading
May 14 Senators vote to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns By Joey Cappelletti, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The bipartisan support for the measure comes at a time when federal closures have become longer and more frequent, frustrating lawmakers who say there should be punishment when Congress fails at its most basic legislative duty. Continue reading
May 14 WATCH: Vance speaks about efforts to combat fraud in Bangor, Maine By Patrick Whittle, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press A day after Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration’s endeavor to combat fraud in government programs would not be political or partisan, he touted the effort in a campaign-style stop in Maine while promoting a Republican candidate as… Continue reading
May 14 WATCH: Navy Acting Secretary Hung Cao testifies on budget as Trump discusses Iran with Xi By News Desk and Associated Press Cao, a 25-year Navy combat veteran who ran unsuccessful campaigns for the U.S. Senate and House in Virginia, stepped in to lead the department after the departure of former Navy Secretary John Phelan, who unexpectedly left the post in April. Continue reading
May 14 UK health secretary resigns, creating a potential power struggle with PM Keir Starmer By Danica Kirka, Brian Melley, Pan Pylas, Associated Press Health Secretary Wes Streeting became the first senior minister to quit Starmer ’s Cabinet on Thursday in what is expected to be a precursor to challenging his leadership. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 5:25 News Wrap: Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as new chair of Federal Reserve In our news wrap Wednesday, the Senate voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, the Trump administration is freezing some new Medicare enrollments and health officials in Spain and Italy say at least 17… Continue watching
May 13 Read the full transcript of Howard Lutnick's testimony about Jeffrey Epstein By Maria Ramirez Uribe The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday released the transcript of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s testimony during a closed-door deposition on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Continue reading
May 13 Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Democrats keep winning at the ballot box. And yet Ken Martin, the man leading the Democratic National Committee, is facing a crisis of confidence among party officials who are increasingly concerned about the health of their political machine barely a… Continue reading
May 13 Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midterms By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Although President Donald Trump has tried to put more money in middle-class pockets with tax cuts, the benefits are being eroded as prices keep rising, especially during the war with Iran. The latest numbers, released Tuesday, showed the rate of… Continue reading