Apr 09 Trump welcomes Egypt's president to the White House By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Trump, speaking to reporters at the top of the meeting, did not mention human rights as a topic for discussion despite concerns from some advocacy groups. Continue reading
Apr 09 Mnuchin says he'll 'follow the law' on House request for Trump tax returns By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Secretary Mnuchin revealed that Treasury Department lawyers have talked to the White House counsel's office about the question of releasing President Donald Trump's returns, telling lawmakers that the consultations occurred before the request arrived last week. Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump claims more migrants are coming without family separation practice By Colleen Long, Jill Colvin, Associated Press But President Donald Trump says he's not looking to reinstate the much-criticized practice of separating migrant families at the border with Mexico. Continue reading
Apr 09 Inside 12 days of turmoil that shook Homeland Security By Jill Colvin, Colleen Long, Associated Press A turbulent 12-day stretch led to the eventual resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 7:56 Why Trump decided Nielsen wasn't tough enough on immigration On Sunday, President Trump announced the resignation of Homeland Security Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen, who reportedly was forced to step down amid Trump’s growing frustration with the growing number of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Amna Nawaz reports and joins Judy… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 5:48 Nielsen 'failed' as head of Homeland Security, Rep. Bennie Thompson says The tenure of outgoing Homeland Security Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen was rife with controversy, from the separation of migrant children and parents to the attempt to keep asylum seekers in Mexico while their cases are processed. Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 4:33 The Trump administration's unprecedented move on Iran By Nick Schifrin The Trump administration designated Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a foreign terrorist organization Monday, with the goal of rendering the IRGC “radioactive” to other countries and organizations. The unprecedented move represents one more step in the administration's ongoing “maximum pressure” campaign… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 2:50 Growing 2020 Democratic field emphasizes unity, inclusion In a growing 2020 Democratic field, candidates are crisscrossing the nation to pitch themselves as capable of defeating President Trump. The resignation of Homeland Security Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen and Trump’s fiery rhetoric on asylum seekers gave them plenty to talk… Continue watching
Apr 08 AP sources: Secret Service director to leave Trump administration By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Colleen Long, Associated Press According to two administration officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the departure of U.S. Secret Service Director Randolph “Tex” Alles stems from a personality conflict within the agency. Continue reading
Apr 08 U.S. declares Iran's guard force a 'terrorist organization' By Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. is designating Iran's Revolutionary Guard a "foreign terrorist organization," in an effort to increase pressure on the country that could have significant diplomatic implications in the Middle East. Continue reading