Jul 07 Epstein client list doesn’t exist, DOJ says, walking back theory Bondi promoted By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The Justice Department will not release more files related to the wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation despite promises from Attorney General Pam Bondi. Continue reading
Jul 07 Trump announces 25% tariffs on goods from Japan and South Korea beginning Aug. 1 By Alex Veiga, Associated Press Trump has been talking for a while about ending trade negotiations and sending out letters informing countries about their tariff rates. Continue reading
Jul 07 WATCH: Trump’s top Middle East priority is ending war in Gaza, White House says By Tia Goldenberg, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could give new urgency to a U.S. ceasefire proposal being discussed by Israel and Hamas, but whether it leads to a deal that ends the war is unclear. Continue reading
Jul 06 Pressure from Trump for trade deals before July 9 deadline, but hints of more time for talks By Ellen Knickmeyer, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to start sending letters Monday warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 6:13 What to expect from Netanyahu and Trump’s high-stakes White House meeting By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House Monday. Netanyahu left Israel Sunday for the two leaders’ first in-person meeting since last month’s joint U.S.-Israeli assault on Iranian nuclear facilities. John… Continue watching
Jul 04 Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at U.S. hospitals, but many now face visa issues By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Devi Shastri, Associated Press Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international doctors who were set to start their medical training this week were delayed by the Trump administration's travel and visa restrictions. Continue reading
Jul 04 WATCH: Trump delivers remarks before signing tax and spending cuts megabill at White House By Darlene Superville, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The Congressional Budget Office estimates the package will add $3.3 trillion to the deficit over the decade and 11.8 million more people will go without health coverage. Continue reading
Jul 04 World shares are mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms, while U.S. stocks set records By Associated Press Many of Trump’s stiff proposed taxes on imports are currently on pause, but they’re scheduled to kick in next week unless Trump reaches deals with other countries to lower them. Continue reading
Jul 04 Democrats see Trump’s megabill as key to their comeback. It may not be so easy By Steve Peoples, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press For many Democratic leaders, the tax break and spending cut package passed by Trump's Republican allies in Congress on Thursday represents the key to the Democratic Party's resurgence. Continue reading
Jul 04 Trump says he didn’t know an offensive term he used in a speech is considered antisemitic By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President Donald Trump told reporters early Friday after returning from an event in Iowa that he had “never heard it that way” and “never heard that” the term was considered an offensive stereotype about Jews. Continue reading