Dec 06 WATCH: Trump says it is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel By Larisa Epatko President Donald Trump said the move "marks the beginning of a new approach to conflict between Israel and the Palestinians."… Continue reading
Dec 06 WATCH: Trump says government shutdown 'could happen' Saturday, blames Democrats By Associated Press Speaking before a Cabinet meeting today, the president blamed Democrats for opposing his border security and hardline immigration plans. He says they are "looking at something that is dangerous for our country."… Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 8:22 How moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem could threaten peace prospects By PBS News Hour President Trump signaled Tuesday that he is on the verge of a major announcement, calling Middle East leaders to tell them he's considering moving the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem -- a move to that could… Continue watching
Dec 05 Watch 9:43 Trump may face perils of a defamation lawsuit tied to sexual harassment allegations By PBS News Hour Sexual harassment allegations against President Trump were back in court in New York on Tuesday. Summer Zervos, one of at least 11 women who came forward during the 2016 election campaign to accuse Trump, is now suing the president for… Continue watching
Dec 05 Despite warnings, Trump forges ahead on plans to move U.S. embassy to Jerusalem By Matthew Lee and Josef Federman, Associated Press President Donald Trump forged ahead Tuesday with plans to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital despite intense Arab, Muslim and European opposition to a move that would upend decades of U.S. policy and risk potentially violent protests. Continue reading
Dec 05 Senate confirms Kirstjen Nielsen to lead Homeland Security By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen as President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading
Dec 05 Border arrests fall to 45-year low, but deportations soar in Trump's first year By Elliot Spagat and Jill Colvin, Associated Press After Trump took office, ICE arrests surged 40 percent from the same period a year earlier. Continue reading
Dec 05 Mueller details $6.7 million spent in early months of Russia investigation By Mary Clare Jalonick and Chad Day, Associated Press The special counsel investigation into possible coordination between President Donald Trump's campaign and Russia during the 2016 presidential election has cost more than $6.7 million so far, according to a financial report released Tuesday. Continue reading
Dec 05 ACLU disputes suggestion of wrongdoing in abortion case By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The American Civil Liberties Union is pushing back against a claim by the Trump administration that ACLU attorneys acted improperly while helping an immigrant teenager held in federal custody obtain an abortion. Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch 11:58 Trump's recent Russia probe tweets raise questions about interference. Here's what we know and what we don't By PBS News Hour The Friday guilty plea by former national security advisor Michael Flynn touched off a running response from President Trump on Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Taken together, two of the president’s statements could suggest interference. P.J. Tobia reports and Miles O’Brien… Continue watching