May 13 India disputes Trump’s claim that U.S. trade incentives led to ceasefire with Pakistan By Rajesh Roy, Associated Press The spokesman for India’s foreign ministry said top leaders in New Delhi and Washington were in touch last week following the Indian military’s intense standoff with Pakistan, but that there was no conversation on trade. Continue reading
May 13 Marathon hearings begin as House Republicans push ahead with Trump’s big bill By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Republicans are working to push President Donald Trump's signature legislative package through a gauntlet of committee hearings over mounting opposition from Democrats, advocacy groups and even some wary Republicans themselves. Continue reading
May 13 Will the new Air Force One be secure? Qatar’s gift to Trump raises questions By Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Bernard Condon, Associated Press Security is the primary concern when it comes to presidential travel. Continue reading
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