Feb 12 WATCH: Sen. Kelly says Trump administration 'out of control' after judge blocks Pentagon punishment By Associated Press U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled that Pentagon officials violated Sen. Mark Kelly’s First Amendment free speech rights and “threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees.”… Continue reading
Feb 12 Trump's lawsuit against the BBC will to go to trial in 2027, U.S. judge says By Jill Lawless, Associated Press President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit in December over the way the BBC edited a speech he gave on Jan. 6, 2021. The claim seeks $5 billion in damages for defamation and $5 billion for unfair trade practices. Continue reading
Feb 12 House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The bill passed Wednesday is a Trump administration priority aimed at scrutinizing ballot access. But it faces blowback in the Senate. Continue reading
Feb 12 Trump administration can't move former death row inmates to 'Supermax' prison for now, judge rules By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring 20 inmates with commuted death sentences to the nation’s highest security federal prison, warning that officials cannot employ a “sham” process for deciding where to incarcerate the prisoners for… Continue reading
Feb 12 Trump attacked this GOP governor while claiming Democrats were always included in annual meeting By Steven Sloan, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press In a social media post, Trump blasted Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican who chairs the NGA, as a “RINO,” meaning Republican in Name Only. Trump said Stitt “incorrectly stated my position on the very exclusive Governors Annual Dinner and… Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressive move by the president to roll back climate regulations. Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Border czar Tom Homan announces end to immigration crackdown in Minnesota By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press “I have proposed and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude,” border czar Tom Homan said Thursday. Continue reading
Feb 11 Bondi battled with lawmakers over handling of Epstein files. Here are 3 big takeaways By Joshua Barajas Pam Bondi didn’t want to talk about the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch 4:03 Netanyahu meets with Trump as U.S. restarts talks on Iran's nuclear program By Stephanie Sy, Veronica Vela President Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a hastily arranged meeting to discuss renewed talks with Iran over its nuclear program. This week, Trump is emphasizing diplomacy with Iran, and that's worrying Israel. Stephanie Sy examines Israel’s demands… Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch 6:58 Mideast experts on what Israel wants from U.S.-Iran nuclear discussions By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn For perspective on President Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Geoff Bennett spoke with two people with extensive experience dealing with Israel and Iran. Dennis Ross played leading roles in the Middle East peace process for both Democratic… Continue watching