Feb 19 Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP but past efforts show it's not easy By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new Trump Administration officials. Continue reading
Feb 19 Trump administration orders halt to NYC congestion pricing meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered a halt to New York City’s congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan. Continue reading
Feb 19 Trump administration designates 8 Latin American cartels as 'foreign terrorist organizations' By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The move carries out a Jan. 20 executive order by President Donald Trump and names Tren de Aragua in Venezuela, MS-13 in El Salvador and others. Continue reading
Feb 19 WATCH: Trump delivers remarks at Saudi investment summit in Miami Beach, Fla. By Associated Press President Donald Trump celebrated his slashing of federal government programs Wednesday as he spoke to a Miami conference of international investors and billionaires at a summit hosted by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. Continue reading
Feb 19 Trump and Zelenskyy trade barbs as relations sour over Russia's war with Ukraine By Hanna Arhirova, Justin Spike, Associated Press Relations between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and President Trump are deteriorating . Zelenskyy said Wednesday that Trump was living in a Russian-made “disinformation space,” and Trump called Zelenskyy “a dictator."… Continue reading
Feb 19 Judge delays ruling on Justice Department request to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Adams By Jake Offenhartz, Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The federal judge considering the Justice Department's request to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday that he won't rule immediately and will take time to review all materials. Continue reading
Feb 19 WATCH: Senate debates Republican budget proposal, support of Trump's policy agenda By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Back on track, Senate Republicans pushed ahead Wednesday with their $340 billion budget bill focused on funding the White House's mass deportations and border security agenda after Vice President JD Vance gave a green light to proceed despite a morning dust-up caused by President Donald… Continue reading
Feb 18 Federal judge refuses to immediately block Elon Musk and DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Tuesday found that there are legitimate questions about Musk's authority, but said there isn't evidence of the kind of grave legal harm that would justify a temporary restraining order. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 3:24 Without Ukrainian officials present, U.S. and Russia meet to discuss ending war By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn, Winston Wilde Russian and U.S. officials met in person for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine more than 1,000 days ago. They aimed to chart a path towards peace and raised the possibility of lifting sanctions they’ve aimed at each other. Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 7:54 U.S. foreign policy experts analyze the opening talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn In Saudi Arabia, U.S. officials met with Russian counterparts to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Missing from these talks were Ukrainian and European representatives. Geoff Bennett analyzed the notable absences with Andrea Kendall-Taylor, a former senior intelligence officer focused… Continue watching