Apr 02 Iran fires on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Trump claims threat from Tehran nearly eliminated By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Will Weissert, Associated Press Iran’s attacks on Gulf states along with its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the world’s energy supplies with effects far beyond the Middle East. That has proved to be Iran’s greatest strategic advantage in the war. Continue reading
Apr 02 4 takeaways from Trump's address on the Iran war By Lisa Mascaro, Matthew Lee, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President Donald Trump sought Wednesday to explain his rationale for the war against Iran at a pivotal moment at home and abroad, but he offered few new details as he amasses extraordinary executive authority to prosecute the military operation. Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch 8:18 Trump signals Iran war could end soon but gives mixed signals on how By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart The Trump administration is sending more military forces to the Middle East, while at the same time saying Iran has asked for a ceasefire, a claim Iranian officials say is not true. President Trump is scheduled to address the nation… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 10:02 Analyzing the arguments as Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz On his first day back in office, President Trump signed an executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, a cornerstone of immigration policy enshrined in the 14th Amendment and affirmed by the Supreme Court more than 100 years ago. But… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 5:31 Trump's Supreme Court attendance highlights his focus on immigration By Liz Landers, Kyle Midura It was an unprecedented scene at the Supreme Court on Wednesday as Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments. The case will decide Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, one of the most controversial policies of… Continue watching
Apr 01 Trump ally testifies in trial over secret Venezuela lobbying effort By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press The criminal trial of a former congressman is offering a glimpse into the prehistory of the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Continue reading
Apr 01 U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez By Regina Garcia Cano, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The newly announced sanctions relief represents a strong signal that the U.S. recognizes Rodríguez as a legitimate authority in Venezuela ever since the U.S. military captured Rodríguez’s predecessor, Nicolás Maduro. Continue reading
Apr 01 Republican leaders in Congress say they'll pursue a path to ending the partial shutdown By Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press The plan represents a return to what Republican senators had in mind when, early Friday, they passed a bipartisan funding agreement through unanimous consent. Continue reading
Apr 01 Stocks rally worldwide and oil prices ease on the hopes for a possible end to Iran war By Stan Choe, Associated Press Oil prices also fell back toward $100 per barrel after President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that the U.S. military could end its offensive in two to three weeks. Continue reading
Apr 01 Trump isn't immune from civil claims that his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge rules By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta's decision now sets the stage for a possible civil trial. Continue reading