Jun 24 NATO chief praises Trump for making Europe 'pay in a BIG way' on defense ahead of historic summit By Molly Quell, Lorne Cook, Mike Corder, Associated Press The allies are expected to endorse a goal of spending 5% of their gross domestic product on their security. Continue reading
Jun 24 Trump administration pospones classified briefings on Iran strikes By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Democrats in Congress, along with some Republicans, have questions about Trump’s unilateral decision to launch military action, arguing he should have gone to Congress for approval. Continue reading
Jun 24 WATCH: Fed Chair Powell says interest rate cut can wait in testimony before House committee By Chris Rugaber, Associated Press “For the time being, we are well positioned to wait to learn more about the likely course of the economy before considering any adjustments to our policy stance,” Jerome Powell said in testimony Tuesday before the House Financial Services Committee. Continue reading
Jun 24 With unity on the line, NATO leaders gather for historic summit By Molly Quell, Lorne Cook, Mike Corder, Associated Press The allies are likely to endorse a goal of spending 5% of their gross domestic product on their security, to be able to fulfill the alliance’s plans for defending against outside attack. Continue reading
Jun 24 Israel-Iran ceasefire is in effect, Trump says By Sam Mednick, Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press President Donald Trump expressed deep frustration with both sides when the deal initially faltered. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 7:35 How Iran's response to U.S. strikes signaled a desire to de-escalate By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Eliot Barnhart Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar, though also indicated a desire to de-escalate. President Trump is echoing that call and announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which began this recent conflict… Continue watching
Jun 23 Watch 6:50 Retired U.S. vice admiral analyzes Iran conflict and what's next By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn For analysis of the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and Tehran's response, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan. He commanded the U.S. 5th Fleet based in Bahrain and is now a distinguished military fellow at the… Continue watching
Jun 23 Watch 4:37 Some Republicans in Congress clash with Trump over Iran strikes By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been reacting to news of the Iran strikes. Lisa Desjardins reports on the role of Congress and what members of both parties are saying. Continue watching
Jun 23 Supreme Court allows Trump to restart swift deportation of migrants to locations that are not their home countries By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The high court majority did not detail its reasoning in the brief order, as is typical on its emergency docket. All three liberal justices dissented. Continue reading
Jun 23 Trump calls for more crude drilling amid jitters that Iran may close critical shipping lane By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump urged stepped-up production as the White House sharpened its warnings to Iran against closing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas shipping lane, in retaliation for the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear program. Continue reading