Feb 12 Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses strain Afghanistan's health system, group says By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021 drove millions into poverty and hunger after foreign aid stopped almost overnight. Continue reading
Feb 12 Trump appears at federal court in Florida for closed hearing in classified documents case By Adriana Gomez Licon, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Monday's hearing was scheduled to discuss the procedures for the handling of classified evidence in the case, which is currently set for trial on May 20. Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Biden and King Abdullah to discuss 'vision for a durable peace' in Israel-Hamas war, Kirby says By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Monday for talks expected to cover the effort to free hostages held in Gaza and growing concern over a possible Israeli military operation in the border city of Rafah. Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Biden says 'key elements' of a Gaza deal are on the table as he meets with Jordan's King Abdullah By Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Declaring that "every innocent life lost in Gaza is a tragedy,” President Joe Biden welcomed Jordan’s King Abdullah II to the White House Monday for talks on how to end the months-long war and plan for what comes afterward. Continue reading
Feb 12 Biden campaign joins TikTok, but administration still warns of app's national security concerns By Associated Press The account will be run entirely by the campaign team in an effort to reach voters in an ever-fragmented American population, particularly as younger voters gravitate away from traditional platforms. Continue reading
Feb 12 Monday is Trump's final chance to ask Supreme Court for trial delay extension By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court’s decision on what to do, and how quickly it acts, could determine whether Trump stands trial before this year's election in November on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 election loss. Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Biden speaks at the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference By Associated Press President Joe Biden will deliver remarks on Monday at the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference. Continue reading
Feb 12 Defense Secretary Austin transfers powers to deputy while back in hospital By Tara Copp, Associated Press Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and continues to deal with complications from his treatment. Continue reading
Feb 11 Senate votes to push ahead with Ukraine aid package as leaders say the world is watching By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Associated Press As a growing number of Republicans oppose U.S. aid to Ukraine, the Senate's leaders are arguing in strong terms that the money is crucial to pushing back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and maintaining America's global standing. Continue reading
Feb 11 Trump says he told NATO ally to spend more on defense or he would 'encourage' Russia to 'do whatever the hell they want' By Jill Colvin, Associated Press At a rally in South Carolina, Trump recounted a story he has told before about an unidentified NATO member who confronted him over his threat not to defend members who fail to meet the alliance’s defense spending targets. But this… Continue reading