Jun 04 AP report: Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The deal would resolve a criminal case filed in October that charged Bolton with 18 counts of either retaining or disseminating classified information, including diary-like notes from his time in government that officials say he shared with his family members… Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: Bessent returns to the Hill to face more questions on Trump's IRS deal By Associated Press Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department’s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity… Continue reading
Jun 03 House passes resolution for first time to halt military action against Iran in rebuke of Trump By Associated Press The House approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying the president as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long war that has reordered politics at home and abroad. Continue reading
Jun 03 Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign By Astrid Suárez, Associated Press Writing on the Truth Social platform, Trump offered his “complete and total endorsement” for de la Espriella, calling him an “intelligent, strong and tough leader” who will take on a “radical leftist Marxist,” referring to progressive Iván Cepeda, in the… Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: Rubio said he's never seen Trump fall asleep in a meeting. Rep. Lieu showed him the videos By Joshua Barajas Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a tense exchange in a congressional hearing Wednesday over President Donald Trump dozing off in public appearances, like Cabinet meetings. Continue reading
Jun 03 Trump compares White House UFC cage to Eiffel Tower, says 'maybe we'll never ever take it down' By Associated Press “You know, we’re building something in front of the White House that’s quite attractive to a lot of people,” Trump said in a video posted on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 03 U.S. says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe By Paul Wiseman, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press President Donald Trump is in a hurry to rebuild the tariff wall the Supreme Court tore down less than four months ago. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: Bessent refuses to tell Senate panel whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press “There’s continuing litigation, and I’m unable to comment on ongoing litigation,” Bessent told lawmakers at the Senate Finance Committee hearing. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson had tried to prevent an outcome that would show the mounting opposition to the war, abruptly shutting down floor action two weeks ago when the resolution was on the verge of approval. But displeasure has only… Continue reading
Jun 03 Protests grow over resort in Albania linked to Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner By Zana Cimili, Associated Press The venture, spanning an abandoned island and a nearby stretch of seafront on Albania’s southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of long-time Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama. Continue reading