Jul 07 Musk says he’s formed the America Party. Here’s what to know By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Sunday called Musk’s proposition “ridiculous,” going on to tout “tremendous success with the Republican Party.”… Continue reading
Jul 07 Trump will visit Texas to tour flood-devastated region By Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called what happened a “once in a generation national disaster” and urged “everyone in the area to remain vigilant, listen to all warnings and respond accordingly.”… Continue reading
Jul 07 White House blasts idea that Trump’s cuts contributed to Texas flooding death toll By Associated Press “That was an act of God. It’s not the administration’s fault that the flood hit when it did, but there were early and consistent warnings and, again, the National Weather Service did its job,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt… Continue reading
Jul 07 Debate erupts over weather forecasts for deadly Texas floods and adequate staffing By Michael Biesecker, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s deep staffing cuts to the National Weather Service could endanger lives. After torrential rains and flash flooding struck Friday in the Texas Hill Country, the weather… Continue reading
Jul 07 Epstein client list doesn’t exist, DOJ says, walking back theory Bondi promoted By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The Justice Department will not release more files related to the wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation despite promises from Attorney General Pam Bondi. Continue reading
Jul 07 Trump announces 25% tariffs on goods from Japan and South Korea beginning Aug. 1 By Alex Veiga, Associated Press Trump has been talking for a while about ending trade negotiations and sending out letters informing countries about their tariff rates. Continue reading
Jul 07 WATCH: Trump’s top Middle East priority is ending war in Gaza, White House says By Tia Goldenberg, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could give new urgency to a U.S. ceasefire proposal being discussed by Israel and Hamas, but whether it leads to a deal that ends the war is unclear. Continue reading
Jul 06 Pressure from Trump for trade deals before July 9 deadline, but hints of more time for talks By Ellen Knickmeyer, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to start sending letters Monday warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 6:13 What to expect from Netanyahu and Trump’s high-stakes White House meeting By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House Monday. Netanyahu left Israel Sunday for the two leaders’ first in-person meeting since last month’s joint U.S.-Israeli assault on Iranian nuclear facilities. John… Continue watching
Jul 04 Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at U.S. hospitals, but many now face visa issues By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Devi Shastri, Associated Press Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international doctors who were set to start their medical training this week were delayed by the Trump administration's travel and visa restrictions. Continue reading