May 24 Did Trump's decision to cancel U.S.-North Korea summit kill chances of talks for good? By Larisa Epatko We asked analysts what President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel the summit means for the U.S.-North Korea relationship, and the broader goal of denuclearization. Continue reading
May 24 AP FACT CHECK: Donald Trump and his former national intelligence director By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press In a tweet Thursday, during a stormy week on Twitter by the president, Trump said James Clapper acknowledged there was "Spying in my campaign," meaning an informant implanted inside the operation. Clapper said no such thing and no evidence of… Continue reading
May 24 Donald Trump pardons heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson for 1913 conviction By Associated Press Jack Johnson is a legendary figure in boxing, who crossed over into popular culture decades ago with biographies, dramas and documentaries following the civil rights era. Continue reading
May 24 WATCH: Trump awards Medal of Honor to Navy SEAL who oversaw Afghan rescue mission President Donald Trump presented the nation's most prestigious honor for battlefield bravery to Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Britt K. Slabinski on Thursday at the White House. Continue reading
May 24 Donald Trump signs law that loosens bank restraints enacted after Great Recession By Associated Press Trump notched the win on banking rules as reaction swirled over his abrupt diplomatic turn earlier Thursday in canceling next month's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Continue reading
May 24 WATCH: President Trump cancels North Korea summit By Catherine Lucey, Zeke Miller, Matthew Lee, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump cancels June 12 summit with North Korea's Kim, citing 'tremendous anger and open hostility' in recent statement. This is a developing story and will be updated. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 3:29 Trump demands 'total transparency' about FBI informant President Trump has stepped up his campaign to discredit the Russia probe. He tweeted on Wednesday that elements of the Justice Department are part of the "criminal deep state...caught in a major spy scandal," after recently demanding an inquiry into… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 9:58 Russia 'turned' election for Trump, Clapper believes By Judy Woodruff James Clapper, former director of national intelligence, says he thinks Russians not only affected the outcome of the 2016 presidential election -- they decided it. Clapper joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his book, "Facts and Fears: Hard Truths From a… Continue watching
May 23 Column: Not sure what to make of Trump's drug prices plan? Here's where to start By Philip Moeller Rushing to judgment is misguided. There are no quick fixes here, and while the Trump proposals are viewed as fatally flawed by many experts, they also include some worthy ideas. Continue reading
May 23 Trump can't block critics on Twitter for political speech, judge says By Associated Press A federal judge in New York says President Donald Trump violates the First Amendment by blocking critics on Twitter for political speech. In ruling, she said no government official — including the president — is above the law. Continue reading