Mar 16 WATCH: Trump 'strongly' encourages other countries to help U.S. protect Strait of Hormuz By Associated Press The president said at an event at the White House on Monday that “numerous countries” have told him “they’re on the way” to help police the strait but he complained about their reluctance. Continue reading
Mar 16 Trump side-stepped diplomacy on road to war in Iran. He's now asking China and others for help By Will Weissert, Bill Barrow, Associated Press With the Iran war’s economic consequences unfurling rapidly, President Trump is cajoling allies and other global powers to help mop up the mess. Continue reading
Mar 15 AP analysis: Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump has grown more agitated with news coverage and has failed to explain the Iran war — or how it will end — in a way that resonates with the American public. Continue reading
Mar 14 Construction finishes on a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm, the first during Trump's time in office By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Offshore construction was completed Friday night on Vineyard Wind with the installation of the final blades, Craig Gilvarg, a spokesperson for the project, said Saturday. Continue reading
Mar 13 Trump announces Ric Grenell is stepping down as Kennedy Center's president By Steven Sloan, Associated Press Richard Grenell, an ally of President Donald Trump who oversaw far reaching changes at the Kennedy Center that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue, will step down as the institution's president. Continue reading
Mar 13 Georgia lawmakers grill former special prosecutor Nathan Wade over Trump election case By Kate Brumback, Associated Press State senators on Friday grilled the former special prosecutor who led the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump about communications his team had with federal investigators. But their efforts were largely frustrated by his repeated assertions that he couldn't remember… Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch 4:56 More Marines heading to Middle East as U.S. continues relentless strikes on Iran By Stephanie Sy, Kayan Taraporevala Around 2,500 U.S. Marines are heading for the Middle East, along with a Navy amphibious warship. Their mission is not yet clear, but it signals a marked increase in U.S. forces in the region. The deployment comes as the Pentagon… Continue watching
Mar 13 Trump signs executive orders aimed at home affordability ahead of midterms By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Friday signed a pair of executive orders aimed at showing his commitment to improving home affordability — a key issue for many voters going into November’s election for control of the House and Senate. Continue reading
Mar 13 WATCH: Pirro blasts judge blocking Justice Department subpoenas to Federal Reserve in Powell probe By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press A federal judge on Friday quashed Justice Department subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in January, a severe blow to an investigation that has already attracted strong criticism on Capitol Hill. Continue reading
Mar 13 Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Donald Trump's stated goal of a “takeover” of the Caribbean country. Continue reading