Feb 11 Watch 6:46 Democratic Sen. Andy Kim explains why he thinks U.S. is nearing a constitutional crisis By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura With Democrats in the minority, they're searching for ways to serve as a check on GOP power in Congress and the White House. Sen. Andy Kim spent his entire working life in government service at USAID, the State Department, National… Continue watching
Feb 11 WATCH: Trump makes appearance with Musk, signs executive order downsizing federal workforce By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Trump wants strict limits on hiring, with agencies only adding one new employee for every four who leave. Continue reading
Feb 11 Ukraine’s rare earth elements could help it keep U.S. military aid By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industry. Continue reading
Feb 11 WATCH: Trump doubles down on moving Palestinians from ‘dangerous’ Gaza Strip By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Donald Trump has hosted Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House and renewed his suggestions Gaza could be emptied of residents and redeveloped as a tourist area — a plan that could likely only work if the Arab… Continue reading
Feb 11 Israel’s Netanyahu threatens to resume fighting in Gaza if hostages aren’t released Saturday By Josef Federman, Associated Press Hamas said Monday — and reiterated Tuesday — that it planned to delay the release of three more hostages after accusing Israel of failing to meet the terms of the ceasefire, including by not allowing enough tents and other aid… Continue reading
Feb 11 WATCH: Lori Chavez-DeRemer testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for labor secretary By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana who chairs the committee, opened the hearing by saying the Trump administration had an opportunity to enact a pro-American agenda. Continue reading
Feb 11 EU chief says U.S. tariffs ‘will not go unanswered’ By Raf Casert, Associated Press The chair of the European Parliament's trade committee says motorcycles, jeans, peanut butter, bourbon, whiskey and a whole range of products could affect American exporters if the U.S. tariffs come into force March 12. Continue reading
Feb 11 Hamas’ threat to delay next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for fragile Gaza ceasefire By Associated Press Hamas' threat to delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip has jolted a fragile ceasefire that's seen as having the potential to wind down the war. Continue reading
Feb 11 Trump ally Steve Bannon pleads guilty to fraud, avoids jail time in border wall fraud case By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, reached a plea agreement that spares him from jail time in the "We Build the Wall" scheme as long as he stays out of trouble. Continue reading
Feb 11 Pope Francis rebukes Trump administration migrant crackdown, taking direct aim at Vance By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press "What is built on the basis of force, and not on the truth about the equal dignity of every human being, begins badly and will end badly," Francis wrote. Continue reading