Sep 09 Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as 'Trump-a-Palooza' By Jill Colvin, Will Weissert, Associated Press The highly unusual midterm convention puts President Donald Trump at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not. Continue reading
Sep 09 With Sununu vs. Pappas, familiar names will compete in New Hampshire Senate race By Holly Ramer, Kathy McCormack, Associated Press Republican John E. Sununu, a former U.S. senator, and Democrat Chris Pappas, a member of the U.S. House, are vying to replace U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, whose decision not to seek reelection created a cascade of competitive races. Continue reading
Sep 09 Trump gave $45,000 holiday gifts to Natalie Harp and two other White House aides By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump gave sizable holiday gifts to four White House aides, according to new financial disclosures released by the administration. Continue reading
Sep 08 U.S. will ban dairy products, motorcycles and most alcoholic beverages from Canada By Rob Gillies, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The ban will take effect in three weeks and comes after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. imports earlier Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 08 What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Midterms are often difficult for the party in power in Washington, and Trump believes the event can juice enthusiasm for the party and boost turnout among his voters. Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 2:29 Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods take effect, marking turning point in relations By Amna Nawaz, Kayan Taraporevala, Unda Dittaboot Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will move quickly to reduce its economic reliance on the United States as retaliatory tariffs took effect on roughly $20 billion worth of American goods. The tariffs match duties President Trump imposed on… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 6:28 How the U.S.-Canada trade dispute is impacting the economy on both sides of the border By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins To discuss the impact of the tariffs on the United States and Canada, Amna Nawaz spoke with Matthew Shoemaker. He is the mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, a Canadian city just across the border from its sister city, Sault… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 4:25 Trump's trade war with Canada looms over key congressional races By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Genesis Magpayo President Trump’s tariff policies are shaping key races for control of Congress this fall. Geoff Bennett discussed the impact on the midterms with congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins. Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 5:41 News Wrap: NYC officials release documents showing city was aware of toxic air after 9/11 Tuesday on the News hour, New York City officials released documents that raise new concerns about air quality following the Sept. 11 attacks, authorities in Miami say all five people killed by a plane crash this weekend were in a… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 10:53 Lonnie Bunch on his legacy and protecting the Smithsonian from political pressure By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Courtney Norris, Hunter Bonaparte, Amalia Huot-Marchand Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced that he is stepping down as the institution he leads faces an escalating battle with the Trump administration over how it tells the American story. Geoff Bennett spoke with Bunch about the political pressure, what’s… Continue watching