Jan 13 Smithsonian pressured to show Trump its plans for exhibits for America's 250th birthday By Meg Kinnard, Gary Fields, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press The Smithsonian Institution gave the White House new documents on its planned exhibits Tuesday in response to a demand to share precise details of what its museums and other programs are doing for America's 250th birthday. The intent is to… Continue reading
Jan 13 BBC asks court to dismiss Trump's $10B lawsuit over Jan. 6 speech By Jill Lawless, Brian Melley, Associated Press The BBC will ask a judge to dismiss U.S. President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the broadcaster. Continue reading
Jan 13 China urges Canada to break from U.S. influence as Carney visits Beijing By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China is hoping President Trump's economic and military actions against other countries will weaken the U.S.-Canada relationship. Continue reading
Jan 13 Trump labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations By Fatima Hussein, Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Donald Trump's administration has made good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions on them. Continue reading
Jan 13 Inflation cooled slightly in December but remains above Fed's target By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Many economists had expected inflation to jump last month as the government resumed normal data collection after the six-week shutdown last fall, so the modest increases that matched the November figures came as a relief. Continue reading
Jan 13 Trump will visit a Ford factory and promote manufacturing in Detroit By Will Weissert, Corey Williams, Associated Press President Donald Trump is traveling to Michigan on Tuesday to promote his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing, trying to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are taking a toll on Americans' pocketbooks. Continue reading
Jan 13 Iran protest death toll spikes to at least 2,000, activists say By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The number of dead, as reported by the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, dwarfs that in any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades and recalls the chaos surrounding the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution. Continue reading
Jan 13 Jack Smith will testify publicly about his Trump investigations By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The former Justice Department special counsel has already testified behind closed doors before the committee. Continue reading
Jan 13 WATCH: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club By Associated Press “If you announce great numbers, they raise interest rates,” President Donald Trump said in the speech. “When the market goes up, they should lower rates.”… Continue reading
Jan 13 Top central bankers back Fed chair Powell with 'full solidarity' in clash with Trump By David McHugh, Associated Press Central bankers from around the world said Tuesday they “stand in full solidarity” with U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, after President Donald Trump dramatically escalated his confrontation with the Fed with the Justice Department investigating and threatening criminal charges. Continue reading