Feb 20 Watch 11:16 Commentator Michael Knowles on Trump’s power and the conservative movement By Amna Nawaz During its first month, the Trump administration has brought dramatic proposals and unprecedented changes to the government, including an effort to remake the executive branch. Amna Nawaz discussed that with conservative commentator Michael Knowles for our series, On Democracy, looking… Continue watching
Feb 20 EU trade commissioner meets with Trump administration counterparts over tariff threats By Josh Boak, Associated Press Hoping to head off a potential trade conflict, a top European Union official stressed the importance of active engagement and fairness in trade during a four-hour meeting with Trump administration officials. Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump considering buying used planes to serve as Air Force One amid Boeing delays By Associated Press President Trump says he's considering buying used Boeing aircraft to use as Air Force One as he fumes over the U.S. plane-maker’s delays in producing two specially modified ones for presidential use. Continue reading
Feb 20 Russia appears to have time on its side nearly 3 years after it invaded Ukraine By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine three years ago has turned into Europe’s largest conflict since World War II. Continue reading
Feb 20 WATCH: Trump participates in White House Black History Month celebration By Matt Brown, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press With Thursday's event, Trump is preserving a tradition at the same time his far-reaching executive order ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government is disrupting its observance elsewhere. Continue reading
Feb 20 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Trump calls Ukrainian president Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ By Justin Spike, Associated Press A news conference that was planned to follow talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy was canceled Thursday as political tensions deepened between the two countries. Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump backs idea to send some budget savings claimed by DOGE to citizens By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Trump expressed support twice Wednesday, first at an investment conference in Miami and later aboard Air Force One on the flight home to Washington. Continue reading
Feb 20 News conference between Zelenskyy and Trump’s Ukraine envoy canceled as tensions grow By Justin Spike, Associated Press The format of the press event, which was to include comments to the media by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and retired U.S. Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, was changed at the last minute so that the two did not deliver statements… Continue reading
Feb 20 WATCH: McConnell announces he won’t seek reelection to Senate, calls serving ‘honor of a lifetime’ By Bruce Schreiner, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Kentucky Republican chose his 83rd birthday on Thursday to share his decision to retire when his current term ends in January 2027. Continue reading
Feb 20 WATCH: Senate Health committee votes to advance Trump nominee McMahon as education secretary By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted 12-11 on Thursday to send the former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO's nomination to be considered by the full Senate. Continue reading