Jan 22 Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire? By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press In the days since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip, Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and suspected Jewish settlers have rampaged through two Palestinian towns. Continue reading
Jan 22 Trump administration moves to begin cutting all federal DEI staff By Alexandra Olson, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump's administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. Continue reading
Jan 22 Trump demands apology after bishop asked him to 'have mercy' on LGBTQ+ people and migrants By Darlene Superville, Tiffany Stanley, Gary Fields, Associated Press President Donald Trump is demanding an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she asked him to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrants in the United States illegally during a prayer service marking his inauguration. Continue reading
Jan 22 WATCH: Russell Vought testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for OMB director | Day 2 By Associated Press Vought was OMB director during Trump’s first term. He already had a hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Continue reading
Jan 22 Trump adminstration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social media By Fernanda Figueroa, Associated Press Within hours of President Donald Trump's inauguration, his administration took down the Spanish version of the official White House website. The website now gives users an "Error 404" message and a "Go To Home Page" button that directs them to… Continue reading
Jan 22 Migrants can now be arrested at churches and schools after Trump administration throws out policies By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The move announced Tuesday reverses guidance that for over a decade has restricted two key federal immigration agencies — Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection — from carrying out immigration enforcement in sensitive locations. Continue reading
Jan 22 Justice Department directs prosecutors to investigate state and local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department is directing its federal prosecutors to investigate any state or local officials who stand in the way of beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws under the Trump administration. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Trump discusses pardoning Jan. 6 rioters in first news conference By Michelle L. Price, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump on his first full day in office Tuesday defended his decision to grant clemency to people convicted of assaulting police officers during the 2021 attack on the Capitol and suggested there could be a place in U.S. Continue reading
Jan 21 Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law alleges in affidavit he was abusive to second wife By Farnoush Amiri, Tara Copp, Associated Press The affidavit describes Hegseth’s treatment of his second wife, Samantha, and alleges repeat drunkenness and a domestic situation where Samantha Hegseth had a safe word to indicate if she was in danger at home. Danielle Hegseth said Samantha texted that… Continue reading
Jan 21 Watch 4:35 Trump unleashes wave of executive orders in promised overhaul of U.S. policies By Geoff Bennett, Winston Wilde In less than 24 hours, President Trump unleashed a wave of executive actions, some that take effect immediately, some that will be challenged in court and some whose potential impacts are more vague. He promises more executive actions as his… Continue watching