Feb 18 WATCH: Democratic counterproposal on DHS funding 'very unserious,' Leavitt says By Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said White House officials, but not President Donald Trump, have been in contact with Democratic leaders over the impasse, blaming Democrats for forcing some federal employees to work without paychecks. Continue reading
Feb 18 Trump family business files for trademark rights on any airports using the president's name By Bernard Condon, Associated Press Applications filed by the Trump Organization with the federal trademark office are seeking exclusive rights to use the president's name on airports and dozens of related things found there, from buses shuttling passengers to umbrellas and travel bags to flight… Continue reading
Feb 18 Groups sue Trump's EPA over repeal of rule that supported climate protections By Matthew Daly, Associated Press A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. Continue reading
Feb 18 WATCH: White House briefing addresses Zelenskyy criticism, Potomac sewage spill By Associated Press The White House pushed back on Ukrainian President President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calling President Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine "unfair" during a news briefing Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 6:59 U.S. rejection of new mRNA flu vaccine 'sends chills,' epidemiologist says By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Bridget Craig The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced recently that it will not review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, despite late-stage trials showing it was safe and effective. The rejection has many in and outside the industry concerned about the Trump administration’s… Continue watching
Feb 17 Some states push back on Trump recruiting local officers to aid immigration enforcement By David A. Lieb, Brian Witte, Associated Press Ten states — all led by Democrats — now have statewide policies prohibiting law enforcement officers from cooperating in one of the primary programs Trump is using to carry out his agenda of mass deportations. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 5:04 How Trump and Bondi transformed the DOJ to push his agenda and challenge detractors By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz After she was confirmed, Attorney General Pam Bondi told lawyers at the Department of Justice that it was their job to “zealously advance, protect and defend” the policies of the U.S. as set by the president. It was an example… Continue watching
Feb 17 Citing Orwell's '1984,' judge orders Trump administration to restore slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press A federal judge has ordered an exhibit about nine people enslaved by George Washington to be restored at his former home in Philadelphia after President Donald Trump’s administration took it down last month. Continue reading
Feb 17 Trump lashes out at Maryland governor's over Potomac River sewage spill response By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump took aim at Maryland Gov. Wes Moore even though a District of Columbia-based water authority and the federal government have jurisdiction over the busted pipe. Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch 10:33 Rubio bolsters Hungary's far-right leader days after push to mend U.S. ties in Europe By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev America’s top diplomat traveled to Hungary and endorsed that country’s far-right prime minister, who is seeking his fifth straight term in office. Viktor Orban has cracked down on the media, civil society and weakened judicial independence in Hungary. He also… Continue watching