Oct 21 9 things to know about the $250 million ballroom Trump is adding to the White House By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The 90,000-square-foot ballroom will dwarf the main White House itself, at nearly double the size, and Trump says it will accommodate 999 people. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch 4:36 Trump’s push for peace tested as Putin meeting called off and Gaza ceasefire shows cracks By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev President Trump is trying to end two brutal wars on two continents, and his pursuit of peace faces challenges in both Ukraine and Gaza. The administration says Trump has no plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin anytime soon. Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 6:26 What to know about the withdrawn Trump nominee who reportedly said he has a ‘Nazi streak’ By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz President Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel is under fire. In a text chain obtained by Politico, Paul Ingrassia made multiple racist remarks, including saying the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday should be “tossed into the seventh… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 6:20 Another university declines Trump’s offer for priority funding By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris Several colleges and universities are pushing back on pressure from the Trump administration. The president offered nine schools priority access to federal funding if they signed an agreement to meet his demands. So far, seven schools have rejected the deal. Continue watching
Oct 21 What we know so far about Trump’s trip to Asia By Chris Megerian, Associated Press At stake is nothing less than the future of the global economy, which could hinge on whether he’s able to calm trade tensions during an expected meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Continue reading
Oct 21 Belize signs ‘safe third country’ agreement as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press What the agreement entails wasn't immediately clear, but it comes as President Donald Trump has increasingly pressured countries in Latin America and Africa to help him carry out his immigration agenda. Continue reading
Oct 21 The U.S. military has built up a large force in the Caribbean Sea. Here’s what’s there By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The Trump administration first began to shift assets to the region this summer as part of its so-called war against narcoterrorism. Continue reading
Oct 21 Thune predicts trouble for Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia: ‘He’s not going to pass’ By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he hopes the White House will withdraw the nomination of Paul Ingrassia. Continue reading
Oct 21 Trump-Putin meeting planned for Budapest on hold, U.S. official says By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Plans are on hold for President Donald Trump to sit down with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to talk about resolving the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: Trump confirms Budapest talks with Putin are off for now at Diwali celebration By Associated Press At an event celebrating the Hindu holiday, President Donald Trump also said Tuesday that he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about trade and “a lot of things.”… Continue reading