Feb 24 White House unveils $2.5 billion emergency coronavirus request By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The request could advance quickly through Congress and came as coronavirus fears are credited with a 1,000-plus point drop in the Dow Jones index and are increasingly seen as a potential political threat to President Donald Trump. … Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 8:31 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Sanders' Nevada victory NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including fears Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ ideology is too far left for him to be the 2020 Democratic nominee, why… Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch 4:45 Trump's visit to India sparks hero's welcome along with protests By Neha Poonia In his first official visit to India, President Trump was greeted largely with warmth and enthusiasm. But his arrival, at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing widespread criticism for a new law that opens pathways to citizenship… Continue watching
Feb 24 FBI official says Russia wants to see U.S. 'tear ourselves apart' By Eric Tucker, Associated Press An FBI official is warning that Russia wants to watch Americans "tear ourselves apart" through disruptive and brazen foreign influence operations. Continue reading
Feb 24 U.S. appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions By Gene Johnson, Associated Press The rules ban taxpayer-funded clinics from making abortion referrals and prohibit clinics that receive federal money from sharing office space with abortion providers — a rule critics said would force many to find new locations, undergo expensive remodels or shut… Continue reading
Feb 24 Crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits takes effect By Anita Snow, Associated Press Advocates are scrambling to find other options to fill the needs of a traditionally low-income population. Continue reading
Feb 24 India pours on the pageantry with colorful welcome for Trump By Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press More than 100,000 people packed the world's largest cricket stadium in Modi's home state to give Trump the biggest rally crowd of his political career. Continue reading
Feb 23 Passage to India: Trump ready for warm embrace, adulation By Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press WASHINGTON — It was the Trumpiest of offers. A rally at one of the world's largest stadiums. A crowd of millions cheering him on. A love fest during an election year. President Donald Trump's packed two-day visit to India promises… Continue reading
Feb 23 Analysis: Sanders' path has echoes of Trump's 2016 campaign By Associated Press A burn-it-down candidate is topping a splintered field of more moderate contenders and setting the party’s establishment wing on edge. Continue reading
Feb 22 Nevada GOP awards all 25 delegates to Trump By Associated Press Nevada’s Republican party Saturday awarded all 25 of its delegates to President Donald Trump. Continue reading