Apr 09 Watch 5:00 Trump's Iran strategy and rhetoric face scrutiny as Congress returns from recess By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Democrats in Congress tried unsuccessfully to limit President Trump’s war powers in Iran. While Republicans blocked the move, it highlights an issue to take up when Congress returns from recess. There is growing concern among Democrats and some of the… Continue watching
Apr 09 Fact-checking Trump and Hegseth's claims of U.S. 'victory' in the Iran war By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact Based on available information, the U.S. and its military partner, Israel, achieved significant battlefield wins, experts said. However, they said that calling it a "total victory" overlooks significant strategic setbacks for the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 09 'Why is this so high?' Electric bills in West Virginia now top mortgages despite Trump's promises By Margie Mason, Associated Press West Virginians are angry and perplexed over soaring utility costs in one of the most energy-rich, yet poorest, corners of America, where families have been forced to choose between paying for food or heat. Continue reading
Apr 09 Pro-Iran groups deploy AI to troll Trump, influence the war narrative By Sam McNeil, Associated Press Analysts say the memes appear to be coming from groups linked to the government in Tehran and are part of a strategy of leveraging its limited resources to inflict damage on the U.S., even indirectly. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: First lady Melania Trump denies any ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calls for survivors' testimony By Collin Binkley, Will Weissert, Associated Press Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his sex crimes, saying Thursday that the “stories are completely false” and calling accusations that she was somehow involved “smears about me.”… Continue reading
Apr 09 'We got our butts kicked.' Republicans rattled by Democratic momentum ahead of midterms By Scott Bauer, Jeff Amy, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Simmering discontent could boomerang on Republicans just two years after Trump harnessed voters' anger with his comeback presidential campaign. Continue reading
Apr 09 As Trump throws lifeline to coal plants, critics warn of higher costs and health risks By Matt Brown, Michael Phillis, Associated Press The United States is undergoing a dramatic shift in energy policy as President Donald Trump wields government's sweeping powers to benefit coal and suppress cleaner alternatives. It could lead to more expensive electricity and dirtier air. Continue reading
Apr 09 Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats By Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press While President Donald Trump eventually pulled back on his threat and agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, Democrats face growing demands to oppose the Republican president in the strongest possible terms. Continue reading
Apr 09 Once viewed as MAGA allies, some European nationalists distance themselves from Trump's Iran war By Nicholas Riccardi, Justin Spike, Associated Press Many are expressing open revulsion at the Iran war, rupturing relationships that were supposed to usher in a new international order. Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with Rutte By Michelle L. Price, Collin Binkley, Associated Press President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a closed-door meeting with the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday for discussions that had been expected to be aimed at soothing Trump’s anger with the military alliance over the Iran… Continue reading