May 23 Watch 5:33 News Wrap: Trump says he doubts need for more U.S. troops in Middle East In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump said he doubts there is a need to send more U.S. troops to the Middle East, despite heightened tensions with Iran. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan also disputed news reports that the U.S. Continue watching
May 23 Watch 6:17 What struggling U.S. farmers want even more than federal aid American farmers have been among the hardest hit by the U.S. trade war with China. With no deal between the world’s two largest economies in sight, the Trump administration unveiled a second emergency aid plan Thursday to help offset agricultural… Continue watching
May 23 Congress on the cusp of approving long-overdue disaster aid By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Congress is rushing to wrap up a long-overdue $19 billion disaster aid package, but only after Democrats insisted on jettisoning President Donald Trump's $4.5 billion request to handle an unprecedented influx of migrants at the southern border. Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Pelosi questions Trump's fitness for office By Laurie Kellman, Zeke Miller, Associated Press "I wish that his family or his administration or his staff would have an intervention for the good of the country," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said at her weekly news conference, adding that she prays for him and the nation. Continue reading
May 23 Bank CEO charged with trying to trade loans to Manafort for Trump post By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A banker who prosecutors say tried to buy himself a senior post in President Donald Trump's administration by making risky loans to former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was arrested Thursday on a financial institution bribery charge. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 6:13 Trump defiance could push more Democrats into 'impeachment camp,' Connolly says House Democrats are divided on the question of whether to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., says that while he thinks “we have seen a massive cover-up on so many fronts” by the president --… Continue watching
May 22 Judge refuses to block Trump bank subpoenas By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos refused to block the subpoenas seeking records from Deutsche Bank and Capital One. Continue reading
May 22 Michael Avenatti charged with defrauding Stormy Daniels By Jim Mustian, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Federal prosecutors in New York City say Michael Avenatti used a doctored document to divert about $300,000 that Daniels was supposed to get from a book deal. Continue reading
May 22 New York puts Democrats a step closer to getting Trump's state tax returns By Chris Carola, David Klepper, Associated Press The legislation would allow the leaders of the House and Senate committees to get access to any New York state tax returns filed by elected officials and top appointed officials. Continue reading
May 22 WATCH: Pelosi says Trump 'took a pass' on negotiating infrastructure plan By Associated Press After a meeting with Democrats, Trump said he won't work with them as long as they are moving ahead with investigations of his administration. Continue reading