Sep 02 Putin says Trump administration is listening to Russia’s arguments on Ukraine war By Associated Press Putin also mentioned possible progress in discussions to stop the fighting but noted no substantial change in Russia's position. Continue reading
Sep 02 Judge says Trump’s use of National Guard during Los Angeles immigration protests is illegal By Associated Press The judge in Washington did not require the remaining troops withdrawn, however. Continue reading
Sep 01 What to know about Guatemalan migrant children and efforts to send them home By Rebecca Santana, Sonia Pérez D., Associated Press The Trump administration has tried to deport Guatemalan children living in U.S. shelters or foster care. Advocates for these children filed lawsuits to stop the removals, and a federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportations. Continue reading
Sep 01 Maduro vows a ‘republic in arms’ if U.S. forces in the Caribbean attack Venezuela By Associated Press Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday said he “would constitutionally declare a republic in arms” if the South American country were attacked by forces that the United States government has deployed to the Caribbean. Continue reading
Sep 01 Trump says he’s awarding former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom By Associated Press Trump in a statement on social media called Giuliani the "greatest Mayor in the history of New York City, and an equally great American Patriot."… Continue reading
Sep 01 The House committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case withdraws subpoena to Robert Mueller By Associated Press The former FBI director had been directed to appear before the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday for a deposition, but the subpoena was withdrawn after the panel learned of unspecified health issues that precluded him from being able to testify. Continue reading
Sep 01 From Trump tariffs to social programs, Mexico’s first female president takes stock in address By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has celebrated her government’s handling of tumultuous relations with the Trump administration in her first state of the nation address. Continue reading
Sep 01 Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press The annual spending battle will dominate the September agenda, along with conversations among Senate Republicans about changing the chamber's rules to thwart Democratic stalling tactics on President Donald Trump's nominations. Continue reading
Sep 01 A downturn in international travel to the U.S. may last beyond summer, experts warn By Rio Yamat, Associated Press Tourism experts say the downward trend that emerged after President Donald Trump returned to the White House shows no immediate signs of reversing. They say factors like Trump's tariffs, strict immigration policies and rhetoric have made international tourists feel unwelcome. Continue reading
Aug 31 Public media stations struggle with Trump-fueled government funding cuts By David Bauder, Associated Press When Congress decided this summer to eliminate $1.1 billion allocated to public broadcasting, it left some 330 PBS and 246 NPR stations, each with unique issues related to their communities and history, to figure out what that means. Continue reading