Apr 09 Justice Department will disband its team focused on cryptocurrency crimes By Alan Suderman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press It’s the latest move by the Trump administration to try to boost the cryptocurrency industry while undoing the Biden administration’s efforts to crack down on wrongdoers in the industry. Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump administration can bypass environmental rules to build more border walls under this waiver By Associated Press Environmentalists decried the move that will forego dozens of laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, which requires federal agencies to evaluate the effects of their actions on the environment. Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump administration halts more than $1 billion in funding for Cornell, $790 million for Northwestern By Will Weissert, Cheyanne Mumphrey, Susan Haigh, Associated Press The White House said late Tuesday the government is investigating alleged civil rights violations at the universities. Continue reading
Apr 09 Iran's president insists Tehran does not seek a nuclear bomb ahead of talks with U.S. By Nasser Karimi, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press He even dangled the prospect of direct American investment in the Islamic Republic if the countries can reach a deal. Continue reading
Apr 09 U.S stocks jump as Trump announces pause on some tariffs By Stan Choe, Associated Press The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Wednesday after swinging between a loss of 0.5% and a gain of 1.4%. Continue reading
Apr 09 AP wins access to White House events after judge rules government can't bar its journalists By David Bauder, Associated Press U.S.. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden, an appointee of Donald Trump, ruled that the government can't retaliate against the AP's decision not to follow the president's executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 4:17 Global economies hang in the balance with Trump's tariffs set to officially go into effect By Stephanie Sy, Eliot Barnhart Just hours before major new tariffs are set to kick in, President Trump and his team said he remains open to deals but generally would not back down from levies on goods from more than 80 countries. That includes a… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 6:28 Analyst breaks down China's response to Trump's trade war By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn For perspective on the growing trade war between the United States and China and the ripple effects it’s having, Amna Nawaz spoke with Elizabeth Economy. She served as the senior advisor for China in the Commerce Department during the Biden… Continue watching
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