Jun 06 Watch 9:33 ‘We have earned our spots’: Facing Trump ban, trans troops reflect on military service By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Joshua Barajas Friday marks the deadline for the estimated 4,200 active-duty transgender military members to accept what the Defense Department calls "voluntary separation." Those who volunteer to leave may be eligible for separation pay while transgender troops who don’t leave voluntarily will… Continue watching
Jun 06 New Trump orders on drones aim to counter threats while encouraging flying cars and supersonic flights By Josh Funk, Didi Tang, Associated Press The three executive orders will encourage the Federal Aviation Administration to expedite rules to allow companies to use drones beyond their operators' line of sight, while also imposing restrictions meant to help protect against terrorism, espionage and public safety threats. Continue reading
Jun 06 What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press There is significant uncertainty regarding visa policies for foreign visitors planning trips to the U.S. for the two biggest events in sports. Continue reading
Jun 06 In Trump-Musk feud, a once-steady alliance turns into an online spectacle By Chris Megerian, Associated Press The world’s most powerful man and its wealthiest began attacking each other in a spectacle that left Washington breathless. Continue reading
Jun 06 Trump administration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Justice Department's emergency appeal to the high court Friday said U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston exceeded his authority last month when he issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs of nearly 1,400 people and putting the broader… Continue reading
Jun 06 Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s ban on foreign students attending Harvard By Associated Press Trump's proclamation was the latest attempt by his Republican administration to prevent the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college from enrolling a quarter of its students, who account for much of its research and scholarship. Continue reading
Jun 06 Musk backs off threat to decommission Dragon space capsule amid feud with Trump By Associated Press It was unclear how serious Musk's threat was, but several hours later — in a reply to another X user — he said he wouldn't do it. Continue reading
Jun 06 Lawsuit from state attorneys general challenges Trump’s executive order on election overhaul By Leah Willingham, Associated Press Trump's executive order would require voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections, prohibit mail or absentee ballots from being counted if they are received after Election Day, set new rules for voting equipment… Continue reading
Jun 06 World shares are mixed ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press A resilient job market has been one of the linchpins that’s propped up the U.S. economy, and the worry is that all the uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s on-and-off tariffs could push businesses to freeze their hiring. Continue reading
Jun 05 Watch 9:04 Trump defends his new travel ban as feud with Musk erupts By Laura Barrón-López, Solveig Rennan, Shrai Popat An extraordinary feud erupted into public view between President Trump and his one-time ally, Elon Musk. Trump said he was very disappointed in Musk for criticizing the GOP's massive domestic policy bill. It came as the president also defended his… Continue watching