Sep 26 Trump turns focus on Puerto Rico, promising aid and a visit By Laurie Kellman, Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Suddenly, just about all President Donald Trump can talk about is Puerto Rico. After not mentioning hurricane-devastated island for days, Trump on Tuesday pushed back aggressively and repeatedly against criticism that he had failed to quickly grasp the… Continue reading
Sep 26 AP report: Trump administration plans to slash U.S. refugee admissions By Josh Lederman and Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Trump administration will allow no more than 45,000 refugees into the United States next year, officials said Tuesday, in what would be the lowest admission level in more than a decade. Continue reading
Sep 26 Trump's new travel ban, by the numbers By Ellis Kim On Sunday, President Donald Trump issued a new travel ban, the latest in a series of moves aimed at stopping travel from certain countries to the United States. Here’s a breakdown of the new ban. Continue reading
Sep 26 Trump says military strike on North Korea is not top option, but 'if we have to take it, we will' By Associated Press President Donald Trump says if the U.S. takes a military option in dealing with the threat from North Korea "it will be devastating."… Continue reading
Sep 26 WATCH: Trump says all nations must isolate 'North Korean menace' By Associated Press The remarks came at a news conference Tuesday with Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. Continue reading
Sep 26 Trump says he'll visit Puerto Rico next Tuesday By Associated Press Trump announced the visit after the administration came under criticism for its response to the damage on the island that is home to more than 3 million U.S. citizens. Continue reading
Sep 26 What to watch in Alabama's GOP Senate primary runoff By Daniel Bush Here's a guide of things to watch in Tuesday's Senate primary runoff for the U.S. Senate seat in Alabama. Continue reading
Sep 26 Trump responds to Puerto Rico crisis, says the island's debt 'must be dealt with' By Michael Biesecker and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The Trump administration has tried to blunt criticism that its response to Hurricane Maria has fallen short of its efforts in Texas and Florida after the recent hurricanes there. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 4:40 NFL players team up in defiance and solidarity By PBS News Hour Football stadiums across the country became fields of protests as more than 200 NFL players sat, kneeled or locked arms during the National Anthem in response to President Trump’s remarks and tweets about professional athletes. Jeffrey Brown reports on the… Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch 1:18 North Korea suggests U.S. declared war after Trump tweet By PBS News Hour Following President Trump’s tweet that North Korean leaders “won’t be around much longer,” North Korea’s foreign minister said his country has "every right to make counter measures" and is ready to shoot down U.S. bombers. The announcement escalates the war… Continue watching