Aug 22 Enriched uranium stockpile undercuts Trump claim of Iran's 'essential denuclearization' By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact President Donald Trump said he has presided over “the essential denuclearization of Iran.” But Iran likely still has materials and machinery that can be used to make nuclear weapons, undercutting Trump’s claim. Continue reading
Aug 22 This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here? By Will Weissert, Associated Press Retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s open seat pits fellow Republican and Omaha City Councilmember Brinker Harding against Democratic activist Denise Powell. Continue reading
Aug 22 Trump threatens lawsuit against nonprofit that questioned whether National Guard plan lessened crime By Gary Fields, Associated Press The letter gave the Washington, D.C.-based Center for American Progress until the end of business Friday to issue the retraction or face a $5 billion lawsuit. The center declined. Continue reading
Aug 22 Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries By Michael Casey, Associated Press The judge ruled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority by issuing the policy, which “runs afoul” of the Immigration and Nationality Act by mandating "the refusal of visas to eligible applicants without any basis in law.”… Continue reading
Aug 22 U.S. and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread By Paul Wiseman, Rob Gillies, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s import taxes will hit about 5% of what Canada ships to the United States every year, including products ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors. Continue reading
Aug 21 Stars and Stripes editor, reporter fired for insubordination after doing CBS interview By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes and a top reporter for insubordination after they spoke publicly against any interference by the Defense Department in the military news outlet that has a long history of editorial… Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 5:55 From White House ballroom to IndyCar race, Trump's spectacles take center stage in D.C. By Liz Landers, Doug Adams The Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for construction of President Trump’s White House ballroom to continue while the justices consider his administration’s appeal. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on the ballroom as well as the president's IndyCar race… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 6:36 Paramount's Warner Bros. bid and threat to leave California divide Hollywood By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery hit a roadblock after California's attorney general and 11 other states sued to stop it. That move was followed by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison threatening to take his… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 7:52 U.S. ambassador responds to rising tensions between Israel, Turkey and Syria By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The Israeli military bombed an airbase in Syria, far from the Israeli border, sparking condemnation not only from Syria, but also Turkey and the Trump administration. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack accused Israel of an “unnecessary escalation that does… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 12:07 Brooks and Capehart on how economic concerns defined the primaries By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including this week’s midterm primary results, the economy taking center stage, President Trump lashing out at key allies and the… Continue watching