Dec 22 Partial government shutdown compounds risks for U.S. economy By Josh Boak, Associated Press The stock market’s persistent fall, growing chaos in the Trump administration, higher interest rates, a U.S.-China trade war and a global slowdown have combined to elevate the perils for the economy. Continue reading
Dec 22 Shutdown expected to drag into Christmas as talks continue By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump is demanding $5 billion, but congressional Democrats are refusing to accede in a stalemate that provides a chaotic coda for Republicans in the waning days of their two-year reign controlling government. Continue reading
Dec 21 With no deal for Trump's wall, government heads toward shutdown By Lisa Mascaro, Matthew Daly, Zeke Miller, Associated Press At a White House bill signing, Trump said the government was "totally prepared for a very long shutdown," though hardly anyone thought a lengthy shutdown was likely. Continue reading
Dec 21 Mattis is leaving. What does that mean for Trump? By Joshua Barajas, Daniel Bush Here’s why Mattis’ resignation has worried lawmakers and what it means for U.S. foreign policy going forward. Continue reading
Dec 21 With procedural vote, Senate advances bill to stop partial shutdown By Associated Press The move doesn’t immediately end the threat of a partial federal shutdown at midnight Friday. But it kick-starts negotiations as Congress tries to find a resolution to Trump’s demand for the wall. Continue reading
Dec 21 Trump's request to enforce his asylum ban rejected by Supreme Court By Associated Press The court's order Friday leaves in place lower court rulings that blocked President Donald Trump's proclamation in November automatically denying asylum to people who enter the country from Mexico without going through official border crossings. Continue reading
Dec 21 Trump decided to withdraw U.S. troops after call with Turkish prime minister By Matthew Lee, Susannah George, Associated Press Trump stunned his Cabinet, lawmakers and much of the world with the move by rejecting the advice of his top aides and agreeing to a withdrawal in a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last week, two officials… Continue reading
Dec 21 WATCH: Trump signs criminal justice reform bill By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill at 11 a.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Dec 21 Nearly 6 in 10 say Trump impeded Russia probe, poll says By Eric Tucker, Emily Swanson, Associated Press A majority of Americans say they believe President Donald Trump has tried to obstruct the investigation into his campaign's ties to Russia, though the public is divided on whether he should be removed from office if he's found to have… Continue reading
Dec 21 Large U.S. troop pullout planned in Afghanistan, officials say By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Pentagon is developing plans to withdraw up to half of the 14,000 American troops serving in Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Thursday, marking a sharp change in the Trump administration's policy aimed at forcing the Taliban to the peace table… Continue reading