Aug 29 Missouri's governor orders redrawing of U.S. House map in response to Trump's urging By David A. Lieb, Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe said Friday that he is calling Missouri lawmakers into a special session to redraw the state’s U.S. House districts as part of a growing national battle between Republicans and Democrats seeking an edge in next year’s… Continue reading
Aug 29 Appeals court finds Trump had no right to impose tariffs, but leaves them in place for now By Paul Wiseman, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Trump wasn’t legally allowed to declare national emergencies and impose import taxes on almost every country on earth, a ruling that largely upheld a May decision by a specialized federal… Continue reading
Aug 29 Watch 4:58 Democrat warns Trump firing challenges integrity of STB ahead of railway merger decision By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz It’s not as well-known as the Federal Reserve or the CDC, but the Surface Transportation Board is the latest agency in the Trump administration’s sights. President Trump abruptly fired Robert Primus, one of only two Democrats on the five-member board,… Continue watching
Aug 29 Zelenskyy seeks meeting with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of Russia talks By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press The proposed meetings appeared designed to add momentum to the push for peace, as Zelenskyy expressed frustration with what he called Russia’s lack of constructive engagement in the process while it continues to launch devastating aerial attacks on civilian areas. Continue reading
Aug 29 4 things to know about cashless bail after Trump's executive orders By Kenichi Serino Trump’s claims conflict with national crime data that shows violent crime has dropped consistently for the last several years, following a peak during and after the pandemic. A trend that happened in jurisdictions whether or not they were among the… Continue reading
Aug 29 Appeals court blocks Trump administration from ending legal protections for 600,000 Venezuelans By Janie Har, Associated Press It is unclear what effect Friday’s ruling will have on the estimated 350,000 Venezuelans whose protections expired in April. Protections for another group of 250,000 Venezuelans are set to expire Sept. 10. Continue reading
Aug 29 Sen. Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next month she won't run for reelection in 2026 By Seung Min Kim, Hannah Fingerhut, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press As Senate Republicans work to maintain their majority in the chamber, Ernst is joining a wave of her peers making headaches for the party. Continue reading
Aug 29 Employers have used E-Verify for years. ICE's arrest of a Maine police officer raises new questions By Patrick Whittle, Mae Anderson, Associated Press The case of a Maine police officer arrested by immigration authorities even though he was vetted by a government system called “E-Verify” has raised questions about what employers can do to make sure they’re employing people who can legally work. Continue reading
Aug 29 Why is the U.S. deploying warships to South America? 4 things to know By Regina Garcia Cano, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The United States is boosting its maritime force in the waters off Venezuela to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels, with the expected arrival of more vessels to the area next week. Continue reading
Aug 29 14,000 U.S.-bound migrants have returned south since Trump's border changes, UN says By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press A report reveals that over 14,000 migrants, mainly Venezuelans, have reversed their journey to the U.S. and headed back south since U.S. President Donald Trump took office. Continue reading