May 21 Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump's ballroom By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Pressured by the White House, Republicans tried to add the money to a roughly $70 billion bill to restore funding to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol. But the security proposal met with opposition from some GOP… Continue reading
May 21 WATCH: Trump, Zeldin announce looser rule on refrigerant greenhouse gases By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The move to relax the Biden-era rules on harmful pollutants known as HFCs emitted by refrigerators and other appliances was the latest attempt by the Trump administration to try to address rising voter concerns over the cost of living ahead… Continue reading
May 21 WATCH: House calls off vote on Senate resolution to limit Trump's war powers By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June. 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 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 3:49 Xi hosts Putin in Beijing, cementing China-Russia alliance after Trump's visit By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev Right on the heels of President Trump's state visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin stopped in Beijing for a meeting with his chief ally, Xi Jinping. As Nick Schifrin reports, they focused on economic issues and criticized the Trump… 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 Democratic senators will test GOP unity with votes on Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press As Republicans move forward on immigration enforcement legislation, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York said Democrats plan to force a vote on Trump’s proposed settlement fund. Continue reading
May 20 Ex-prosecutor charged over handling of sealed Smith report on Trump classified files probe By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press A former federal prosecutor in Florida sent to her personal email account a special counsel report from the investigation into President Donald Trump's hoarding of classified documents despite a judge's order that it remain sealed, according to an indictment made… Continue reading