Jun 24 Stealth bomber flyovers, military bands and a presidential speech: Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally By Josh Boak, Associated Press The rally is designed to kick off weeks of celebrations about the founding of America, but critics say he's turning it into a partisan event to try to boost his ratings — and those of his party — ahead of… Continue reading
Jun 24 Trump says he won't sign major housing bill until Congress passes SAVE Act By Associated Press The president's announcement came at an awkward time for House Republican leadership, coming just as they were speaking at a press conference about the importance of the bill in addressing affordability. Continue reading
Jun 24 House gives final approval to landmark housing bill aimed at lowering costs By Michael Casey, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The legislation represents one of the most sweeping efforts in decades to increase the supply of housing and bring down prices. Continue reading
Jun 23 Wilson wins GOP nomination for South Carolina governor after Trump hedges his bet on race By Meg Kinnard, Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won a runoff election on Tuesday, swiftly routing the candidate initially endorsed by President Donald Trump to be the Republican nominee for governor. Continue reading
Jun 23 Federal judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit seeking detailed Maryland voter data By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press The Trump administration's attempts to obtain state-level voter data have suffered yet another legal blow. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 6:27 In rare rebuke, Senate votes to limit Trump's war powers in Iran By Liz Landers, Kyle Midura, Leila Jackson Congress never authorized military action in Iran, but the U.S. Senate today voted to limit President Trump’s Iran war powers in a rare rebuke. White House correspondent Liz Landers caught up with Senators on both sides of the aisle. Continue watching
Jun 23 Federal appeals court allows Trump to resume expanded use of speedy deportations By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press The ruling was a big victory for the Republican administration, which views the expansion of so-called expedited removal as a key tool for carrying out its mass deportation policy. Continue reading
Jun 23 Was the Reflecting Pool vandalized? Experts cast doubt on Trump's claims By Maria Ramirez Uribe Green water, floating liner chunks, and workers dumping jugs of hydrogen peroxide. These are the images that have characterized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the weeks since its reopening following President Donald Trump’s ordered renovations. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Trump says nuclear inspectors will be able to enter Iran at 'appropriate time' By Associated Press President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday that Iran agreed to United Nations watchdog inspections of its nuclear sites, but said there is "no rush."… Continue reading
Jun 23 Senate for 1st time approves war powers resolution to halt Iran conflict By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press While the resolution is largely symbolic, and does not fully carry the force of law, it reflects the growing concerns from a number of Republican lawmakers over both the war and the deal Trump struck with Iran to end it. Continue reading