May 12 U.S. and China reach temporary deal to reduce sky-high tariffs for 90 days, plan more talks By Jamey Keaten, David McHugh, Elaine Kurtenbach, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Stock markets rose sharply as the globe's two major economic powers took a step back from a clash that has unsettled the global economy. Continue reading
May 12 Hamas says it has released American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israel says 59 hostages including Alexander remain in captivity, with about 24 of them said to be alive. Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: Trump says he’ll set 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug prices By Will Weissert, Amanda Seitz, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press If a deal is not reached, a new rule will kick in that will tie the price of what the U.S. pays for medications to lower prices paid by other countries. Continue reading
May 11 Trump reportedly set to accept a luxury jet from Qatar for possible use as Air Force One By Zeke Miller, Will Weissert, Associated Press The Qatari government acknowledged discussions between the two countries about “the possible transfer” of a plane to be used temporarily as Trump’s Air Force One, but denied that the jet “is being gifted” or that a final had been decision… Continue reading
May 11 No breakthroughs on 2nd day of U.S.-China tariff talks, but Trump touts ‘great progress’ By Jamey Keaten, Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press The U.S. and China on Sunday resumed crucial tariff talks that have put the global economy on edge, but appeared to have diverging views of where the negotiations presently stand. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 4:31 Hackers leak to press passenger details of Trump deportation flights By Laura Barrón-López, Andrew Corkery, Satvi Sunkara, Gerard Edic More than a month after The Atlantic broke the story that top U.S. officials were sharing military attack plans on Signal, the Trump administration’s handling of sensitive data is still under scrutiny. Hackers targeted another app used by Trump officials… Continue watching
May 10 Judge pauses much of Trump administration’s massive job cuts at federal agencies By Janie Har, Associated Press The temporary restraining order directs numerous federal agencies to halt acting on the president’s workforce executive order signed in February and a subsequent memo issued by the Department of Government Efficiency and the Office of Personnel Management. Continue reading
May 09 So you want to increase your country’s birth rate? Experts say it’s tough By Vivian Hoang, Hannah Grabenstein As the Trump administration floats potential incentives to bring up the U.S. birth rate, experts tell PBS News that increasing a country’s birth rate is a heavy lift — if it’s possible at all. Continue reading
May 09 Stockholm rejects U.S. demand to end DEI programs in accordance with Trump policy By Associated Press The Stockholm City Council has rejected the U.S. Embassy's demands that it comply with the Trump administration's rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Continue reading
May 09 Watch 3:55 Top Trump adviser suggests White House could suspend habeas corpus to deport migrants By Laura Barrón-López, Kyle Midura, Shrai Popat, Matt Loffman The Trump administration again escalated its fight with the judiciary. In stunning remarks, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said they are considering suspending habeas corpus for migrants contesting detentions. Miller’s comments come as judges across the country… Continue watching