Mar 27 The White House says nothing classified was shared on Signal. Democrats say that strains credulity By Aamer Madhani, Stephen Groves, David Klepper, Associated Press “I think it’s all a witch hunt,” President Donald Trump said as reporters repeatedly questioned him about the matter during an Oval Office appearance to announce new tariffs. Continue reading
Mar 26 Appeals court won’t halt order barring Trump administration from deportations under Alien Enemies Act By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A federal appeals court refused Wednesday to lift an order barring the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law. Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: Trump announces new 25 percent tariff on imported autos By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25 percent tariffs on auto imports, a move the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains. Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: Trump hosts celebration of Women’s History Month at White House By Associated Press Trump recognized Susie Wiles, the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff, as “the most powerful woman in the world,” and he said Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to be press secretary, was “knocking them dead.”… Continue reading
Mar 26 Trump administration invokes state secrets privilege in deportations case and refuses to give judge additional information By Michael Kunzelman, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The declaration comes as U.S. District Judge James Boasberg weighs whether the government defied his order to turn around planes carrying migrants after he blocked deportations of people alleged to be gang members without due process. Continue reading
Mar 25 Republicans consider action against judges as Trump rails against court rulings By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press They have proposals to limit the reach of its rulings, cut funding and even impeach judges. House GOP leaders say all options are under consideration as they rush to rein in judges who are halting President Donald Trump's actions at… Continue reading
Mar 25 Vance to join wife for Greenland trip on Friday, suggests global security at stake By Josh Boak, David Keyton, Associated Press Vance says in a video posted Tuesday to social media: "We're going to check out how things are going there. Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch 4:24 Trump nominee to lead Social Security Administration faces questions about potential cuts By Laura Barrón-López, Jackson Hudgins President Trump’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration faced tough questions on Capitol Hill about the future of the agency. Elon Musk and his team from DOGE had already started cutting staff and making other changes before a federal… Continue watching
Mar 25 Trump signs action requiring proof of citizenship for voters, other measures overhauling U.S. elections By Ali Swenson, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press It also requires that all ballots be received by Election Day throughout the country. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: Gabbard questioned on participating in Signal chat where war plans allegedly leaked By Associated Press National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard would not say if she participated in Signal chats on her personal phone. Continue reading