Nov 20 WATCH: Trump says maintaining Saudi Arabia deals puts 'America first' By Associated Press The president said oil prices would "skyrocket" if the U.S. made a "terrible mistake" to break with Saudi Arabia. Trump said he was not going to "destroy" the world's economy by being "foolish with Saudi Arabia," adding that the United… Continue reading
Nov 20 Trump: U.S. won't punish 'great ally' Saudi Arabia despite 'horrible' Khashoggi killing By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. will not punish Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at this time nor cut arms sales to Saudi Arabia for the killing of U.S.-based columnist Jamal Khashoggi. The decision will disappoint and anger… Continue reading
Nov 19 Trump lashing out at retired Navy admiral draws rebuke By Robert Burns, Associated Press President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of criticism and charges that he is politicizing the military by faulting a war hero for not capturing al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden sooner. Continue reading
Nov 19 Trump's refugee director is changing jobs By Associated Press Scott Lloyd, the head of the Trump administration's Office of Refugee Resettlement who oversaw shelters for unaccompanied immigrant minors, will move to a new role at the Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives, said the Department of Health and Human… Continue reading
Nov 19 Why your holiday shopping probably won't take a hit from tariffs By Gretchen Frazee Retailers placed their holiday orders with overseas manufacturers months ago, allowing them to avoid some of the tariffs that were placed on China in September. Continue reading
Nov 18 Trump on Khashoggi death tape: 'No reason for me to hear it' By Deb Riechmann, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump said there is no reason for him to listen to a recording of the “very violent, very vicious” killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which has put him in a diplomatic bind: how to admonish Riyadh for… Continue reading
Nov 18 Trump says report on Khashoggi's death coming in 2 days By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Saturday that his administration will release a full report in the next two days about the death of a Saudi journalist, which has created a diplomatic conundrum. Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch 25:00 November 17, 2018 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, November 17, thousands scramble for shelter and hundreds are still missing as the death toll from a California wildfires exceeds 70. Also, in West Virginia, many people below the poverty line have access to dental… Continue watching
Nov 17 Trump jumps in to offer aid to Democrat Pelosi's speaker bid By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump is jumping in to offer some help, saying Saturday that he could “perform a wonderful service” by rounding up Republican votes for Pelosi’s candidacy. Continue reading
Nov 17 Trump visits as California struggles to locate 1,000 people By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press President Donald Trump headed to Northern California on Saturday to see firsthand the grief and devastation from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century amid confusion over how many people remain unaccounted for. Continue reading