May 28 Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes By Christopher Rugaber, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans' finances and creating political challenges for President Trump and congressional Republicans with midterm elections just five months away. Continue reading
May 28 U.S. imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The sanctions were announced late Wednesday after U.S. forces carried out strikes on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones, according to U.S. officials who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity. Continue reading
May 28 Bessent says Trump Accounts app coming Thursday By Associated Press A provision of Trump’s tax legislation, Trump Accounts are meant to give $1,000 to every newborn, so long as their parents open an account. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: $250 bill with Trump's picture is up to Congress, Bessent says at White House briefing By Associated Press Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday the $250 bill with President Donald Trump's picture is up to Congress, where legislation to allow a new currency note has stalled. Continue reading
May 28 Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee in Washington, late Wednesday rejected the request by Democrats and civil rights groups that had argued President Donald Trump’s order would likely be found unconstitutional. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Conan O'Brien delivers Harvard commencement address By Michael Casey, Associated Press Comedian and television host Conan O’Brien entertained Harvard University graduates at their commencement Thursday, mixing offbeat humor and political jokes with more reflective commentary about empathy and humility at a time when the Ivy League school is in the Trump… Continue reading
May 28 AP report: Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who successfully sued Trump for sexual abuse and defamation By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press It’s the latest in a series of investigations the Trump administration Justice Department has opened into perceived adversaries of the president. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 6:24 Paxton's win over Cornyn sets up high-stakes Texas clash with Talarico By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz President Trump again proved his political power in Texas as his endorsed candidate in the Senate primary won in a landslide. Ken Paxton secured the GOP nomination, beating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Paxton will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in… Continue watching
May 27 Trump's latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards By Rebecca Santana, Gisela Salomon, Associated Press When President Donald Trump's administration announced last week that it would require green card seekers to apply from their home countries instead of in the U.S., immigration attorney Flavia Santos Lloyd’s phone began ringing off the hook with clients worried… Continue reading
May 27 All the Republicans Trump has unseated so far this year By Lisa Desjardins So much Trump winning. So much Republican losing. Continue reading