Jul 19 Watch 5:02 News Wrap: Trump criticizes Federal Reserve over interest rate increases In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump suggested in an interview that the current Federal Reserve policy of gradual rate increases is not helping the economy, but said that he’s “letting them do what they feel is best.” Also, more… Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch 10:04 Michael McFaul: Calling Putin ‘sincere’ suggests White House equating Americans with criminals President Trump called it an "incredible offer" from Vladimir Putin: The U.S. could question 12 Russians indicted for 2016 election interference in exchange for specific Americans being interrogated by Moscow. Now White House officials say they reject the idea. Judy… Continue watching
Jul 19 Trump asks adviser to invite Putin to Washington By Associated Press President Donald Trump has asked national security adviser John Bolton to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to Washington in the fall. Continue reading
Jul 19 White House says Trump ‘disagrees’ with Russia interviewing Americans By Associated Press The White House says President Donald Trump "disagrees" with Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer to allow the U.S. access to Russians accused of interfering in the 2016 election, in exchange for interviews of Americans the Kremlin accuses of unspecified crimes. Continue reading
Jul 19 Senate goes on record against Putin offer of Russia interviewing Americans By Associated Press It was a formal rebuke to President Donald Trump, who touted the offer at the Helsinki summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at White House event dedicated to ‘America’s Workers’ By Associated Press Trump is scheduled to speak at a White House event dedicated to workers at 3 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Jul 19 The Trump administration’s plan for reunifying 2,500 separated minors By Joshua Barajas The Trump administration has until July 26 to reunite the roughly 2,500 children between 5 and 17 who were separated from their parents at the border. Here's how the government says it will achieve that. Continue reading
Jul 19 Republicans block bid to extend election security grants By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The GOP-controlled House on Thursday eliminated new funding for states to strengthen election security. Continue reading
Jul 19 Amid criticism over Putin summit, Trump wants second meeting By Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, Ken Thomas, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Thursday he wants a second meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin to start implementing ideas they discussed at the Helsinki summit. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 9:45 Trump seems to deny ongoing threat of Russia when asked President Trump used a Cabinet meeting to insist he's been firm with Russia, but when a reporter asked him if Russia is an active threat, Trump said no. That seemed to contradict the director of National Intelligence who warned that… Continue watching