Mar 31 Trump's Endangered Species Committee exempts oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from rules By Matthew Brown, Associated Press Critics say the move could doom a rare whale species and harm other marine life. Nicknamed the “God Squad” by groups who say it can decide a species’ fate, the committee comprises several Trump administration officials. Continue reading
Mar 31 What experts say about the risks of U.S. seizing Iran's Kharg Island By Ben Finley, Sam Metz, Associated Press The island — located on the other side of the Persian Gulf from U.S. bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia — is the beating heart of Iran’s oil industry. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Leavitt says U.S. troops appreciate prayers after Pope Leo speaks out against waging war By Steff Staples White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about Pope Leo's remarks during a news briefing on Monday and said U.S. leaders have turned to prayer "during the most turbulent times in our nation's history."… Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Leavitt won't comment on reports U.S. landmines have been spotted in Iran By Associated Press The White House refused to comment Monday on a report that U.S.-made landmines are being used in Iran. Continue reading
Mar 30 LISTEN: Supreme Court considers constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court is casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by Trump’s unparalleled presence in the courtroom. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: White House holds briefing as DHS shutdown drags on By Josh Funk, John Seewer, Associated Press Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday that Trump has offered to host an Easter Dinner at the White House for members of Congress who return to resolve the impasse. Continue reading
Mar 27 A year after Trump's DOGE cuts, workers whose lives were upended ask what was saved By Gary Fields, Associated Press A year after federal employees were hit by the Trump administration’s cost-cutting efforts through the Department of Government Efficiency, it remains unclear what the agency saved. Continue reading
Mar 27 Treasury plans to put Trump's signature on all new U.S. paper currency in break with tradition By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The plans come in tandem with an ongoing effort to get Trump’s face on a coin, which has also drawn criticism since federal law prohibits the depiction of a living president on U.S. currency. Continue reading
Mar 27 WATCH: Trump offers support to U.S. farmers during Iran war By Associated Press President Donald Trump said during a Cabinet meeting that he plans to roll out a “variety” of policies “to support American farmers” as his administration wages war in the Middle East. Continue reading
Mar 27 WATCH: House Republicans reject Senate bill to reopen Department of Homeland Security By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Friday signed a promised executive action that will pay Transportation Security Administration employees after a bid to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security abruptly fell apart in Congress. Continue reading