Aug 10 WATCH: Trump signs executive order on childhood vaccine recommendations By Ali Swenson, Associated Press The order recommends separating the MMR vaccine into three different shots administered in separate visits, and directs the nation's health department to improve vaccine research, says a White House fact sheet. Continue reading
Aug 08 What to know about Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press A Supreme Court decision in June struck down a previous attempt at restricting birthright citizenship, but Thursday’s orders were made with “adjustments” keeping the decision in mind, President Donald Trump said. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 5:30 What the July jobs report reveals about the strength of the economy By Amna Nawaz, Andrew Merlis New labor data shows the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, when economists had predicted modest growth. Revised numbers for May and June also show 103,000 fewer jobs created than originally reported. The unemployment rate ticked down, from 4.2%… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 5:43 Colombia's new president reflects Latin America's right-wing shift By Liz Landers, Veronica Vela The new president of Colombia was inaugurated on Friday. Abelardo de la Espriella won a tight race in June, ending Colombia's leftist movement with a sharp pivot to the right. Liz Landers takes a look at the president and his… Continue watching
Aug 07 Senate confirms Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA and clears 73 other Trump nominees By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press Hamilton was among a group of 74 nominations approved by the Senate, including President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Transportation Security Administration, David Cummins, and his choice for ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez. Continue reading
Aug 07 Trump administration proceeds with efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook By Eric Tucker, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The Trump administration is moving ahead with its efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, two months after the Supreme Court allowed her to retain her job while she fights the president’s effort to terminate her over mortgage fraud… Continue reading
Aug 07 Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval By Darlene Superville, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Trump said in a post on social media that he would be appealing what he called an “unjust decision” to the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue reading
Aug 07 Carney says U.S. trade talks are 'nasty' after Trump criticizes Canada's leadership By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Carney said Canada remained engaged in the negotiations despite Trump’s comments, describing the talks as a fight to protect Canadian workers and businesses. Continue reading
Aug 07 Climate change created conditions for Canada fires, scientists say, as Trump blames mismanagement By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada’s massive summer wildfires and in turn angered U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a study released Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 07 A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump By Ben Finley, Matthew Lee, Associated Press To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise. Continue reading