May 11 WATCH: U.S. will help boost North Korea's economy if it gives up nuclear weapons, Pompeo says By Josh Lederman, Matthew Lee, Associated Press "If North Korea takes bold action to quickly denuclearize, the United States is prepared to work with North Korea to achieve prosperity on the par with our South Korean friends," Pompeo said. Continue reading
May 11 Decision on Trump special counsel interview delayed, Giuliani says By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Any preparation with Trump for a possible interview with investigators would likely be delayed until after the June 12 summit with Kim Jong Un in Singapore because "I wouldn't want to take his concentration off something far, far more important,"… Continue reading
May 11 WATCH: White House declines to condemn aide's McCain remark The White House is refusing to condemn a staffer who said during a closed-door meeting that Arizona Sen. John McCain's opinion "doesn't matter" because "he's dying anyway."… Continue reading
May 11 WATCH: Trump unveils new plan for reducing drug prices By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Trump called his plan the "most sweeping action in history to lower the price of prescription drugs for the American people." But it does not include his campaign pledge to use the massive buying power of the government's Medicare program… Continue reading
May 11 Kelly says Trump is 'somewhat embarrassed' by Russia probe By Associated Press White House chief of staff John Kelly said President Donald Trump is "somewhat embarrassed" by the special counsel's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Continue reading
May 11 AP sources: White House aide dismisses John McCain view, says 'he's dying' By Zeke Miller and Jill Colvin, Associated Press A White House official dismissed Sen. John McCain's opposition to President Donald Trump's CIA nominee, saying "it doesn't matter" because "he's dying anyway," two people in the room told The Associated Press. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 2:59 Trump hailed Kim Jong Un for prisoner release and treatment. The former captives paint a darker picture Cheers echoed in the darkness as President Trump escorted three Americans newly freed by North Korea. Their release came ahead of the planned summit between Kim Jong Un and Trump, with the North's nuclear program on the table. Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching
May 10 Watch 7:26 How American populism is reshaping economic policy By Paul Solman If President Trump has had one consistent message since the beginning of his campaign, it's that America is getting a raw deal in the global economy. Policy changes like import tariffs and reworking NAFTA, and the people who support them,… Continue watching
May 10 Nurse pleads not guilty in death of former Trump adviser McMaster's father By Alexandra Villarreal, Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press Police reviewed about eight hours of surveillance video and concluded charge nurse Christann Shyvin Gainey had failed to perform a single neurological exam. Continue reading
May 10 Even from afar, John McCain raises his voice against torture By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Republican Sen. John McCain remained at home in Arizona battling brain cancer as Wednesday's debate turned to the past use of enhanced interrogation techniques, now banned, that President Donald Trump has suggested perhaps should return. Continue reading