May 13 WATCH: Schumer vows to hold up DOJ nominees for answers about Qatar’s jet gift to Trump By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Sen. Chuck Schumer says he will hold up all Department of Justice nominations on the Senate floor until he gets more answers about the free Air Force One replacement that President Donald Trump says would be donated by Qatar. Continue reading
May 13 Pope Leo and Trump are the most powerful Americans, but lead in different roles and realms By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark, politically, personally or in their world views. Continue reading
May 13 Trump says he will lift sanctions on Syria, moves to restore relations with new leader By Zeke Miller, Bassem Mroue, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press "There is a new government that will hopefully succeed," Trump said of Syria, adding, "I say good luck, Syria. Show us something special."… Continue reading
May 13 Trump administration cuts $450 million more in grants to Harvard By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Harvard has faced escalating sanctions from the White House after becoming the first U.S. university to openly defy the government's demands to limit pro-Palestinian activism and end diversity, equity and inclusion practices. Continue reading
May 13 Trump begins 4-day Mideast tour signing agreements with Saudi Arabia By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has already committed to some $600 billion in new investment in the U.S., but Trump teases $1 trillion would be even better. Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: Trump urges Iran to take ‘new and a better path’ for nuclear deal in remarks at U.S.-Saudi investment forum By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press President Donald Trump in a speech in Saudi Arabia has urged Iran to take a “new and a better path” as he pushes for a new nuclear deal. Continue reading
May 12 Watch 6:45 What’s next for Trump’s trade war after pausing tariffs with China By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant As the U.S. and China announced a surprising pause on tariffs, we're taking a look at what's behind it and where things go in the weeks ahead. To discuss the trade negotiations, Geoff Bennett spoke with Derek Scissors of the… Continue watching
May 12 Watch 5:08 Qatar gifting Trump $400M luxury jet raises ethical and legal concerns By Geoff Bennett, Ian Couzens President Trump says the U.S. government is poised to accept an airplane from Qatar valued at nearly $400 million. He claims the 747 aircraft will replace the 40-year-old Air Force One. But the announcement has raised ethical and national security… Continue watching
May 12 Watch 6:33 What to expect after Trump signs order demanding lower prices from drug companies By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins In the U.S., pharmaceutical companies set the prices of drugs with few restraints. In many cases, Americans pay a lot more compared to Canadians or Europeans. President Trump signed an executive order directing that Americans will pay the lowest price… Continue watching
May 12 Dow leaps 1,100 points following a 90-day truce in the U.S.-China trade war By Stan Choe, Associated Press U.S. stocks rallied after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war. The S&P 500 jumped 3.3% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose more than 1,100 points, and the Nasdaq composite rallied 4.3%. Continue reading