Sep 03 WATCH: Trump says he might send federal forces to New Orleans at Landry’s request By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that New Orleans could be his next target for deploying the National Guard to fight crime, potentially expanding the number of cities around the nation where he may send federal law enforcement. Continue reading
Sep 03 WATCH: Trump says boat near Venezuela targeted by U.S. ‘had massive amounts of drugs’ By Associated Press President Donald Trump on Wednesday justified a lethal U.S. strike on a Venezuelan vessel. Continue reading
Sep 03 Podcasters and influencers covered under Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ plan By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The Treasury Department has released a preliminary list of jobs exempt from income tax on tips, including food service, concierge, and salon workers. Continue reading
Sep 03 WATCH: Trump says China and Russia ‘were hoping I was watching’ the military ceremony By Associated Press Speaking to reporters, President Donald Trump said his relationship with the heads of China, India and Russia are “very good” but “we’re going to find out how good it is over the next week or two.”… Continue reading
Sep 03 WATCH: Trump again calls Epstein case a ‘hoax’ as survivors demand accountability By Associated Press President Donald Trump’s comments came after Epstein accusers held news conferences on Capitol Hill. One victim asked Trump to come meet her at the Capitol so she could explain while the issue wasn’t a hoax. Continue reading
Sep 03 Republicans planning a ‘midterm convention’ ahead of next fall’s congressional elections, Johnson confirms By Associated Press The idea is to give Republicans a chance to make their case to voters, who tend to reject the party in power during midterm cycles. Continue reading
Sep 03 Missouri lawmakers join Trump’s redistricting effort in GOP push to win more U.S. House seats By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Missouri is the third state to pursue the unusual task of mid-decade redistricting for partisan advantage. Continue reading
Sep 03 Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport members of Venezuelan gang, appeals court rules By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday agreed with immigrant rights groups that Trump improperly invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 against Tren de Aragua in March. Continue reading
Sep 03 WATCH: Trump meets with Poland’s Nawrocki to discuss U.S. military presence to deter Russia By Aamer Madhani, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President Donald Trump affirmed that the United States will keep a robust military presence in Poland as he had a warm meeting Wednesday with the country's new president, Karol Nawrocki. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 7:01 How Jeanine Pirro became a central figure in Trump’s D.C. takeover By William Brangham, Doug Adams In President Trump’s continued push for greater control over Washington, D.C., he’s relying more on his close friend and former Fox News host, Jeanine Pirro. She’s the new U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, and as William Brangham reports,… Continue watching