Jun 11 Trump says he has called off latest threats to strike Iran, citing progress in talks By Jon Gambrell, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Trump said in a social media post that he made the move after a breakthrough in negotiations, and that significant points under discussion “have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved.”… Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: A sneak peek of UFC's Octagon at the White House By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press President Donald Trump's planned UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn has required a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and at least $60 million, according to a legal filing that… Continue reading
Jun 11 Trump threatens to take 'total control' of Iran's oil industry with major strikes By Jon Gambrell, Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the U.S. would hit Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT” and would “assume total control” of Iran’s oil and gas industries, including the key Kharg Island oil terminal, in the “not too… Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: House rejects short-term FISA extension By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The House vote collapsed in bipartisan fashion, with some Republicans and nearly Democrats rejecting the temporary measure. The Senate may try its own vote later Thursday, but hopes are dimming to prevent what could be an unprecedented lapse in the… Continue reading
Jun 10 Trump administration warns hundreds of hospitals to increase price transparency or face fines By Josh Boak, Associated Press The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information — arguing that the lack of disclosure is keeping healthcare costs higher than they should be. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 6:41 As Iran war drags on, spiking energy prices send inflation to 3-year high By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins Spiking energy prices sent inflation to a three-year high in May, up 4.2% annually. The Labor Department said the cost of energy was responsible for over 60% of the increase. Core inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices,… Continue watching
Jun 10 Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powers By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press A lapse in a law that allows the U.S. to gather intelligence abroad grew more likely on Wednesday as President Donald Trump resisted calls from Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill to immediately name a permanent head of the nation's… Continue reading
Jun 10 Solar power hits new milestones in the U.S. even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power. Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: Trump says he's 'not looking to renew' U.S. trade deal with Canada and Mexico By Associated Press Without a commitment by July 1, the trade deal would face annual reviews of its status and possibly expire in 2036. Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: 'We're going to be attacking' Iran after U.S. helicopter shot down, Trump says By Associated Press “We’re going to hit them again hard today,” President Donald Trump said. Continue reading