Feb 20 Here's what we know about the buildup of U.S. military assets in the Middle East By Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley, Associated Press The Pentagon is sending the largest force of American warships and aircraft to the Middle East in decades, including two aircraft carrier strike groups, as President Donald Trump warns of possible military action against Iran if talks over its nuclear… Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump warns he's considering limited strikes even as Iranian diplomat says proposed deal is imminent By Farnoush Amiri, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press In response to a reporter's question on whether the U.S. could take limited military action as the countries negotiate, President Donald Trump said, “I guess I can say I am considering that.”… Continue reading
Feb 20 What happens now that the Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs? By Josh Boak, Steve Peoples, Associated Press Friday’s ruling will most likely prolong political and economic chaos over international trade through the election year. Continue reading
Feb 20 WATCH: Trump announces 10% global tariff after Supreme Court strikes down his sweeping policy By Associated Press Furious about the defeat, Trump said he will impose a global 10% tariff as an alternative while pressing his trade policies by other means. The new tariffs would come under a law that restricts them to 150 days. Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump says he doesn't know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs, more By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Trump made the announcement in a social media post Thursday night, hours after he accused former President Barack Obama of disclosing "classified information" when Obama recently suggested in a podcast interview that aliens were real. Continue reading
Feb 20 DC Mayor Bowser declares emergency after Potomac River sewage spill By Gary Fields, Associated Press Bowser declared an emergency on Wednesday and requested that President Donald Trump provide federal resources to help the city fight a sewage system leak that dumped 250 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River in its early stages. Continue reading
Feb 20 Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a stinging loss that sparked a furious attack on the court he helped shape. Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump hosts governors' breakfast after National Governors Association pulls out of event By Joey Cappelletti, Steven Sloan, Associated Press President Donald Trump is still expected to meet with governors at the White House on Friday but the event will not be facilitated by an organization founded more than a century ago to help state leaders from both parties advocate… Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch 3:47 Trump says U.S. will give $10 billion to Board of Peace promising to rebuild Gaza By Nick Schifrin, Kayan Taraporevala President Trump convened the inaugural meeting of his newly formed Board of Peace. The focus was Gaza, where a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is still holding, though tensions remain high. Trump announced billions of dollars in reconstruction pledges… Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch 5:17 Trump shifts focus to affordability ahead of State of the Union By Liz Landers, Doug Adams President Trump is in Georgia and is talking about affordability and the economy, a theme he’s expected to spotlight again in next week’s State of the Union address. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. Continue watching