Apr 08 WATCH: 'We've got to get' big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts done, Johnson says By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson found himself in a familiar jam on Tuesday: Conservative Republican holdouts are stalling action on President Donald Trump's "big” bill of tax breaks and spending reductions, refusing to accept a Senate GOP budget framework approved over… Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 4:06 Amid tariff turmoil, House Republicans face critical moment for Trump's agenda By Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins Congress had its first full day back at work since the tariff-related market selloffs. For Republicans, they face a critical moment for Trump’s agenda on Capitol Hill. Lisa Desjardins reports on how those in office see the tariffs and the… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 6:34 U.S. trade battle 'headed to a good spot long-term,' GOP Sen. Lankford says By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold As a member of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma questioned President Trump’s trade representative Jamieson Greer about the president's tariffs. Sen. Lankford joined Amna Nawaz to discuss that issue and his new book, “Turnaround:… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 5:01 The conditions inside the infamous El Salvador prison where deported migrants are held By William Brangham, Ian Couzens, Shrai Popat The U.S. has sent hundreds of people to the notorious mega-prison in El Salvador known as CECOT. William Brangham discussed conditions inside that facility with Noah Bullock, the executive director of Cristosal, an international human rights group based in El… Continue watching
Apr 08 WATCH: 'Whose throat do I get to choke' if tariff approach fails, Tillis asks trade rep By Dan Cooney Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tillis described his phrase as a concept from management consulting that means someone has to be accountable. Continue reading
Apr 08 Court tells government to provide evidence justifying deportation of Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil or case is over By Sara Cline, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press At an immigration hearing Tuesday in Louisiana, Judge Jamee Comans gave the federal government until Wednesday to turn over its evidence gathered against Khalil, a 30-year-old legal U.S. resident. Continue reading
Apr 08 Trump touts Supreme Court deportation ruling under Alien Enemies Act as victory, but legal fight continues By Lindsay Whitehurst, Alanna Durkin, Associated Press The divided court found that President Donald Trump can use the 18th century wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of being gang members to a notorious prison in El Salvador, a finding Trump called a "GREAT DAY FOR JUSTICE… Continue reading
Apr 08 Trump helps plant new magnolia to replace historic White House tree By Darlene Superville, Associated Press A 12-year-old sapling that is a direct descendant of the Jackson Magnolia was planted in its place on Tuesday, the White House said. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: Trump 'simply floated' idea of deporting U.S. citizens, White House's Leavitt says By Molly Finnegan White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that the Trump administration is not sure it is legal to deport U.S. citizens to El Salvador, but that President Donald Trump has “simply floated” the idea for the sake of transparency. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: 'Boys will be boys,' White House's Leavitt says of Musk-Navarro public spat over tariffs By Molly Finnegan "These are obviously two individuals who have very different views on trade and on tariffs," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a response to a question from a reporter. Continue reading