May 23 Trump touts the 'ultimate' peace deal in the Middle East. But what kind of deal will that be? By Erica R. Hendry Daniel Estrin, NPR’s Jerusalem correspondent, breaks down what Trump said -- and didn't say -- during his Middle East tour this week. Continue reading
May 23 Advocates slam Trump's proposed reduction in aid for college students By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Critics said it contradicts President Donald Trump's campaign promises to make college more affordable at a time when student debt is ballooning… Continue reading
May 23 Changes to visa program put foreign-born doctors in limbo By Michael Ollove, Stateline Foreign-born physicians are often sent to underserved urban or rural areas to fill medical residences that might otherwise be vacant. They receive H-1B visas through an expedited process. A new procedural announcement by the Trump administration could put the future… Continue reading
May 23 In Middle East tour, Trump makes personal appeal to both sides for peace By Jonathan Lemire, Julie Pace, Associated Press Still, Trump departed for Europe having offered no real indication of a path forward on one of the world's most intractable disputes. Continue reading
May 23 Who are the winners and losers in Trump's budget proposal? By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press The poor and the disabled are big losers in President Donald Trump's $4.1 trillion budget proposal while the Pentagon is a big winner. Continue reading
May 23 With deportation uptick, immigrant parents fear worst for children with disabilities By Jocelyn Wiener, Kaiser Health News Rafael and Sonia, both from Mexico, have lived in this country without permission for more than a decade. But only since the recent presidential election has a question haunted them: If they are deported, what will happen to their disabled… Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Democrats criticize Trump's budget proposal By Associated Press Democrats have already voiced strong opposition to the plan, and even Republicans are wary of the political dangers in Trump's draconian cuts. Continue reading
May 23 Ex-CIA chief Brennan concerned over Trump campaign's Russian contacts By Eileen Sullivan and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press During his first public remarks since he left his post in January, former CIA Director John Brennan told lawmakers he was concerned about Russia’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 election. Continue reading
May 23 White House wants to halt ethics office's inquiry into ex-lobbyists in administration By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press Trump's budget director Mick Mulvaney is asking that ethics director Walter Shaub halt his inquiry into lobbyists-turned-Trump administration employees. Shaub fired back that the ethics office's request is well within bounds. Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Mick Mulvaney presents Trump's $4 trillion budget By Andrew Taylor and Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Writers Tuesday's budget blueprint faces a skeptical reception from Congress. Continue reading