Feb 13 Watch 7:55 Economist Paul Krugman on how political attitudes changed with U.S. economic shifts By Paul Solman, Azhar Merchant We're getting a look at how the public mood and political attitudes have changed over time thanks to economic shifts and dislocation. Paul Solman sat down with Nobel-winning economist Paul Krugman to discuss polarization, globalization and the potential financial risks… Continue watching
Feb 13 WATCH: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sworn in as Trump’s secretary of health and human services By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in Thursday as President Donald Trump’s health secretary after a close Senate vote, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half the… Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Trump gives remarks after signing plan for reciprocal tariffs on trade partners By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out his plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports, possibly triggering a broader economic confrontation with allies and rivals alike as he hopes to eliminate any trade… Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Trump and India’s Modi hold joint news conference at the White House By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump met Thursday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has heaped praise on him in hopes of avoiding the additional tariffs that the new administration has slapped on other countries in its opening weeks. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: McMahon says Trump would involve Congress in plan to close Education Department By Erica R. Hendry Education secretary nominee Linda McMahon said in her confirmation hearing Thursday that President Donald Trump "understands we will be working with Congress" on plans to change or eliminate the Department of Education. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: McMahon confirmation hearing ‘a very elegant gaslighting,’ Sen. Hassan says By Hannah Grabenstein Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., told Linda McMahon on Thursday that her confirmation hearing felt “surreal,” given the fact that President Donald Trump intends to eliminate the Department of Education, which he has tapped McMahon to head. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Sen. Murray asks McMahon what she’ll do ‘if Elon Musk tells you not to spend money’ By Hannah Grabenstein Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., questioned Linda McMahon on Thursday about the spending of congressionally appropriated funds in her confirmation hearing for education secretary. Continue reading
Feb 13 Trump’s remarks on Canada becoming the 51st state raise a lot of questions By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump has repeatedly said Canada should be the 51st U.S. state, effectively erasing the massive border the two nations share. Continue reading
Feb 13 Russian officials rejoice after Trump ditches 3 years of U.S. policy on Ukraine By Barry Hatton, Illia Novikov, Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press Russian officials and state media have taken a triumphant tone after President Trump jettisoned three years of U.S. policy and announced he would likely meet soon with Putin to negotiate a peace deal. Continue reading
Feb 13 NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace negotiations Trump plans with Putin By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Several NATO allies are insisting that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that he would hold talks soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading