Sep 01 Trump says he's awarding former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom By Associated Press Trump in a statement on social media called Giuliani the "greatest Mayor in the history of New York City, and an equally great American Patriot."… Continue reading
Sep 01 The House committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case withdraws subpoena to Robert Mueller By Associated Press The former FBI director had been directed to appear before the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday for a deposition, but the subpoena was withdrawn after the panel learned of unspecified health issues that precluded him from being able to testify. Continue reading
Sep 01 From Trump tariffs to social programs, Mexico's first female president takes stock in address By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has celebrated her government’s handling of tumultuous relations with the Trump administration in her first state of the nation address. Continue reading
Sep 01 Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press The annual spending battle will dominate the September agenda, along with conversations among Senate Republicans about changing the chamber's rules to thwart Democratic stalling tactics on President Donald Trump's nominations. Continue reading
Sep 01 A downturn in international travel to the U.S. may last beyond summer, experts warn By Rio Yamat, Associated Press Tourism experts say the downward trend that emerged after President Donald Trump returned to the White House shows no immediate signs of reversing. They say factors like Trump's tariffs, strict immigration policies and rhetoric have made international tourists feel unwelcome. Continue reading
Aug 31 Public media stations struggle with Trump-fueled government funding cuts By David Bauder, Associated Press When Congress decided this summer to eliminate $1.1 billion allocated to public broadcasting, it left some 330 PBS and 246 NPR stations, each with unique issues related to their communities and history, to figure out what that means. Continue reading
Aug 31 Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's deportation flights for Guatemalan children By Valerie Gonzalez, Rebecca Santana, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press With migrant children waiting on tarmacs to be sent to their native Guatemala, a federal judge on Sunday temporarily blocked the flights, siding with attorneys for the children who said the government was breaking laws and sending their clients to… Continue reading
Aug 31 Chicago Mayor Johnson defies Trump's federal immigration enforcement plan for the city By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press The Chicago Police Department will be barred from helping federal authorities with civil immigration enforcement or any related patrols, traffic stops and checkpoints during the surge, according to an executive order signed by the city's mayor. Continue reading
Aug 30 Federal judge halts Trump effort to expand speedy deportations of detained migrants By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants detained in the interior of the United States. Continue reading
Aug 29 Trump administration cancels $679 million in funding for offshore wind projects By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects, the latest attack by the Trump administration on the reeling U.S. offshore wind industry. Continue reading