May 27 Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China By Associated Press The notice sets the stage for the U.S. to withdraw preferential trade and financial status that the former British colony has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese rule in 1997. Continue reading
May 27 Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him By Associated Press The president can’t unilaterally regulate or close the companies, but that didn't stop Trump from angrily issuing a strong warning. Continue reading
May 26 In a first, Twitter adds 'get the facts' warning to Trump tweets By Dino Hazell, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots "fraudulent" and predicted that "mail boxes will be robbed," among other things. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 7:23 How Trump leverages Twitter to spread misinformation President Trump’s messages to his more than 80 million Twitter followers can carry a lot of weight -- but don’t always represent the truth. Controversy recently erupted over a Trump tweet that had no basis in fact. Now, the social… Continue watching
May 26 Russia says U.S. leaving overflight treaty will hurt security By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russia says the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from an international treaty allowing military observation flights over military facilities would erode global security. Continue reading
May 26 WATCH: Trump announces deal to reduce insulin prices for seniors By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Medicare recipients will be able to get prescription plans that limit copays for insulin, a potential savings of hundreds of dollars, the White House announced Tuesday in a pivot to pocketbook issues that could influence November's election. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 3:23 On Memorial Day, lifting of pandemic restrictions brings both relief and concern By Lisa Desjardins This Memorial Day, as the U.S. honored those who gave their lives in service to the country, the national death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic topped 98,000. Still, more areas loosened their coronavirus restrictions over the holiday weekend, and President… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 9:10 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's reelection strategy NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including 2020 campaign strategy for President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden in battleground states and what Trump’s holiday… Continue watching
May 25 Trump threatens to move RNC without assurances from North Carolina governor By Associated Press Trump demanded Monday that North Carolina's Democratic governor sign off on allowing the Republican National Convention to move forward in August with full attendance despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: Trump makes Memorial Day visit to Arlington National Cemetery By Associated Press President Donald Trump silently honored the nation's war dead Monday in a wreath ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Continue reading