Jun 05 Treasury warns banks of 'red flags' tied to customers in the U.S. illegally By Fatima Hussein, Ken Sweet, Associated Press The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network — also known a FinCEN — issued an advisory Friday to banks that tells them to watch out for identity theft, payroll tax fraud, and money laundering schemes tied to hiring unauthorized workers. Continue reading
Jun 05 Senate blocks extending key surveillance program following backlash over Trump pick to lead intel By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Some Republicans joined Democrats in the 47-52 vote against a procedural motion that would have set up a final vote on the extension next week, complicating efforts to extend the critical program before it expires on June 12. Continue reading
Jun 04 Watch 4:44 Trump's limits are tested after some Republicans push back By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura The Senate is in the midst of voting on $72 billion of funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well as the Department of Homeland Security. The package has been held up for months with amendment votes expected to run… Continue watching
Jun 04 Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center by June 12, memo to staff says By Liz Landers President Donald Trump’s name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12, according to a memo issued to the national arts center staff Thursday following a court ruling that found the rebrand was illegal. Continue reading
Jun 04 Watch 6:33 New proposal would give Trump officials more control over scientific research grants By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant The Trump administration is proposing a sweeping overhaul on how the federal government awards billions of dollars in research grants. But researchers say it could allow the administration to limit and exert more control over critical scientific research. Craig McLean,… Continue watching
Jun 04 Watch 6:17 Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick on what's driving a wedge between some Republicans and Trump By Amna Nawaz, Doug Adams The U.S. House on Wednesday voted to limit President Trump from further military action in Iran. One of the Republicans who voted for that resolution is Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania. He joins Amna Nawaz to discuss his vote and… Continue watching
Jun 04 Watch 5:54 ICE arrest in a rural Montana town prompts a conservative community to take action By Matt Standal, Montana PBS In a northeastern corner of Montana sits the small town of Froid. Rural and deeply conservative, it backed President Trump during every one of his White House runs. But earlier this year, when federal immigration agents detained one of the… Continue watching
Jun 04 WATCH: Capital Planning Commission seeks more info on proposed 'Trump arch' after public comment session By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The vote came after nearly three hours of public comment from about 20 members of the public, some representing historic and architectural organizations, and most of whom expressed concerns about the arch that is one of several projects the Republican… Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: Trump says Pulte isn't 'permanent' pick for national intelligence chief after GOP pushback By Associated Press The president’s pick of Pulte to be the acting director of national intelligence has triggered pushback from some Republican and Democratic senators. Continue reading
Jun 04 California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor. Continue reading