Aug 24 U.S. set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. Continue reading
Aug 24 U.S. border reopens to Mexican cattle imports, but economists doubt the move will reduce high beef prices By John Hanna, Sarah Raza, Associated Press The U.S. Department of Agriculture has said concerns about the New World screwworm's spread lessened enough to allow the movement of cattle from Mexico at a crossing in Douglas, Arizona. Continue reading
Aug 24 What to know about Iceland's vote on whether to restart talks about joining European Union Supporters of EU membership believe it offers protection and economic benefits. Opponents argue Iceland already enjoys European integration without losing control over its resources. Continue reading
Aug 24 Trump issues new threats to Canada as trade war escalates By Associated Press "Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years," Trump posted on social media Monday morning. Continue reading
Aug 24 Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals, Ontario's premier says By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Ford said "everything is on the table" if the dispute worsens, including cutting off electricity and critical minerals from Ontario. Continue reading
Aug 23 Trump waves the green flag to start the IndyCar race as racers zoom through Washington's streets By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The open-wheel race, with cars whizzing past Washington’s monuments at speeds approaching 200 mph, is the latest of Trump’s celebrations this year to mark America’s 250th birthday. Continue reading
Aug 22 Enriched uranium stockpile undercuts Trump claim of Iran's 'essential denuclearization' By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact President Donald Trump said he has presided over “the essential denuclearization of Iran.” But Iran likely still has materials and machinery that can be used to make nuclear weapons, undercutting Trump’s claim. Continue reading
Aug 22 Trump threatens lawsuit against nonprofit that questioned whether National Guard plan lessened crime By Gary Fields, Associated Press The letter gave the Washington, D.C.-based Center for American Progress until the end of business Friday to issue the retraction or face a $5 billion lawsuit. The center declined. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 5:55 From White House ballroom to IndyCar race, Trump's spectacles take center stage in D.C. By Liz Landers, Doug Adams The Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for construction of President Trump’s White House ballroom to continue while the justices consider his administration’s appeal. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on the ballroom as well as the president's IndyCar race… Continue watching
Aug 21 Supreme Court chief justice allows work on Trump's $400M White House ballroom to continue for now By Lindsay Whitehurst, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The temporary order comes hours before lower-court rulings would have forced a halt to aboveground construction. Continue reading