May 20 WATCH: Trump delivers U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement address By Michelle L. Price, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press President Donald Trump told the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s graduates on Wednesday that they show “unbelievable heroism and exceptional selflessness” but that the cadets will "be tested further” as they embark on their military careers. Continue reading
May 20 How Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, toppled by Trump, charted his own way By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President Donald Trump reserved his fiercest attacks for Massie, a quirky conservative who had become among the most powerful rank-and-file Republicans in the House because of his willingness to vote as he pleased, rather than as the party demanded. Continue reading
May 20 Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP. 6 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries By Jonathan J. Cooper, Steve Peoples, Humera Lodhi, Simran Parwani, Associated Press While President Donald Trump has racked up several wins this primary season, this one perhaps sends an even more forceful message to the president's Republican critics. Continue reading
May 19 Watch 5:49 What happens to children when immigrant parents are detained by ICE By Liz Landers, Leila Jackson, Kyle Midura Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, the administration has detained nearly half a million immigrants, according to a new report. But the number of children they leave behind and what happens to them, most of whom are… Continue watching
May 19 Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it By Stephen Groves, Associated Press The Senate advanced legislation Tuesday that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, as a growing number of Republicans defied the president's wishes. Continue reading
May 19 Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The Trump administration plans to admit up to 10,000 more white South African refugees into the United States, citing discrimination against Afrikaners. Continue reading
May 19 WATCH: Trump calls planned White House ballroom 'a gift' to U.S. By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump is defending the White House ballroom he's building. He showed off the construction site to a group of reporters on Tuesday. Continue reading
May 19 NATO's top officer doesn't expect more U.S. drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced By Lorne Cook, Emma Burrows, Associated Press The remarks by U.S. Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich follow Trump's surprise announcement of the move early this month. Continue reading
May 19 U.S. government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The one-page document posted to the Department of Justice website Tuesday says the U.S. is “forever barred and precluded” from examining or prosecuting Trump, his sons and the Trump organization’s current tax issues. Continue reading
May 19 What to watch in Georgia's blockbuster primary By Jeff Amy, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Georgia is preparing for a blockbuster primary on Tuesday… Continue reading