May 15 WATCH: Trump pays tribute to fallen police officers By Jill Colvin, Darlene Superville, Associated Press The president, who made law and order a centerpiece of his presidential campaign, used the yearly tribute at an outdoor memorial near the Capitol to press Congress to prioritize border security. He said that includes ending policies that allow individuals… Continue reading
May 15 Europe, Iran seek to save nuclear deal after U.S. withdrawal By Lorne Cook, Raf Casert, Associated Press Major European powers sought Tuesday to keep Iran in a landmark international nuclear agreement after President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the pact and promised tough economic sanctions against Tehran. Continue reading
May 15 Trump says first lady to leave hospital in '2 or 3 days' By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his wife, Melania, will come home from the hospital in a few days, after receiving medical treatment this week for a kidney condition the White House said is noncancerous. Continue reading
May 15 First appeals court to weigh Trump's decision to end DACA By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will be the first federal appeals court to hear arguments about President Donald Trump's decision to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Continue reading
May 15 Sanctuary cities could get boost from sports betting ruling By Mark Sherman, Associated Press There is a direct link between the court's decision in the sports betting case and the administration's effort to punish local governments that resist Trump's immigration enforcement policies, several legal commentators said. Continue reading
May 15 Palestinians bury dead after bloodiest day in Gaza since 2014 By Fares Akram, Karin Laub, Associated Press Thousands joined funeral processions Tuesday for some of the dozens of Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in a mass march on the Gaza border, as Israelis faced growing diplomatic fallout from the use of lethal force against unarmed protesters. Continue reading
May 14 Trump offers U.S. aid to penalized Chinese telecom company By Associated Press The White House on Monday said President Donald Trump asked his commerce secretary to look into lifting or easing sanctions against a Chinese telecommunications company as part of a "give and take" with China. Continue reading
May 14 WATCH: White House addresses violence around opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem By Associated Press White House deputy press secretary Raj Shah is expected to hold a briefing at 2:00 p.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 4:05 Triumphant mood in Jerusalem ahead of U.S. embassy opening By PBS News Hour The U.S. embassy will open in Jerusalem on Monday, a move that has pleased the Israeli government but been condemned by some allies and Palestinians. Tensions have been on the rise as the six-week-long “Right of Return” march is expected… Continue watching
May 13 3 Americans freed by North Korea reunited with families By Associated Press The Pentagon says three Americans released by North Korea have left a Washington-area hospital and have reunited with their families. Continue reading