Nov 25 Incoming Mexico gov’t: No deal to host US asylum-seekers By Amy Guthrie, Associated Press Mexico’s incoming government denied a report Saturday that it plans to allow asylum-seekers to wait in the country while their claims move through U.S. immigration courts, one of several options the Trump administration has been pursuing in negotiations for months. Continue reading
Nov 23 Judge rules Trump charity lawsuit can proceed By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The lawsuit alleges Donald Trump used the nonprofit Trump Foundation's money to settle business disputes and boost his political fortunes. Continue reading
Nov 23 It’s ‘time for action’ on a border wall, Trump says By Associated Press Trump began his Friday on Twitter, saying Democrats and Republicans "MUST come together, finally, with a major Border Security package, which will include funding for the Wall." The idea is opposed by many Democrats, who recently won control of the… Continue reading
Nov 23 Turkey foreign minister says Trump wants to avoid Khashoggi death By Associated Press Turkey's foreign minister has criticized President Donald Trump, saying the U.S. leader appears to want to turn a blind eye to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents at the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul. Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch 5:31 News Wrap: Volunteers serve those affected by wildfire a holiday meal In our news wrap Thursday, millions gathered in frigid New York City to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In Northern California, volunteers prepared holidays meals for first responders and residents displaced by deadly wildfires. And in Florida, President Trump… Continue watching
Nov 22 Trump says CIA has not concluded Saudi prince involved in journalist’s killing By Deb Riechmann, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump said Thursday that "maybe the world should be held accountable" for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Continue reading
Nov 22 House Republicans subpoena former FBI director James Comey By Associated Press Former FBI director James Comey said he would answer Republicans' questions publicly but would resist a "closed door" hearing. Continue reading
Nov 22 Trump says he plans to interview candidates for staff replacements By Associated Press Trump would not say for which positions he was interviewing people while he is in Florida for a Thanksgiving break. Continue reading
Nov 22 Trump threatens to close U.S.-Mexico border By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump said if the situation in Mexico were "incontrollable," he would close the border for a "period of time."… Continue reading
Nov 22 ‘Your courage truly inspires us,’ Trump says in Thanksgiving message to U.S. military By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump told members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard that he and first lady Melania Trump wanted to express their "profound gratitude."… Continue reading