Jun 28 U.S. judge orders immediate release of detained Brazilian boy By Martha Irvine, Michael Tarm, Associated Press CHICAGO — A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday ordered the U.S. government to release a 9-year-old Brazilian boy who was separated from his mother at the U.S.-Mexico border, saying that their continued separation “irreparably harms them both.” Judge Manish… Continue reading
Jun 28 WATCH: Trump lauds Foxconn groundbreaking, his economic agenda in Wisconsin By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump was highlighting his economic policies Thursday by taking part in the ceremonial groundbreaking for a $10 billion Foxconn factory complex that may bring thousands of jobs to a state he barely carried in the 2016 presidential election. Continue reading
Jun 28 Putin, Trump to have summit in Helsinki on July 16 By Associated Press MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a summit in Helsinki on July 16, the Kremlin and the White House announced Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 4:45 The most important qualities Trump will seek in a Justice Kennedy replacement The retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy sets up the Senate for a likely bruising political fight. Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor join Amna Nawaz to discuss who is on President Trump’s list of candidates, what lawmakers will be… Continue watching
Jun 27 Justice Kennedy’s retirement, his legacy and what it means going forward By Joshua Barajas, Ryan Connelly Holmes Kennedy was appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1988, but sometimes sided with the court’s liberal justices and became a crucial vote on the nine-justice court on issues from gun rights to affirmative action. Continue reading
Jun 26 Mitt Romney wins GOP primary in Utah Senate race By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Mitt Romney has won the Republican primary for a Utah Senate seat, setting him on the path to re-start his political career with a Senate seat left open by retiring Sen. Orrin Hatch. Continue reading
Jun 26 Henry McMaster, backed by Trump, wins South Carolina governor primary By Steve Peoples, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press No contest mattered more to President Donald Trump than South Carolina, where McMaster had faced the possibility of losing his seat to self-made Republican millionaire John Warren. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 12:17 After Supreme Court ruling, how does Trump’s travel ban affect U.S. immigration policy? The Supreme Court rejected challenges to President Trump’s third travel ban -- aimed mainly at mostly Muslim nations -- in a 5-4 decision. While Trump lauded the ruling, politicians and activists outside the court denounced the decision. Amna Nawaz reports… Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch 13:37 Public shaming of Trump officials sparks debate over protest and civility President Trump's policies, remarks and tweets have sparked new protests and roiling anger. After some high-profile public incidents targeting members of the Trump administration, it's also caused some to wonder how far is too far in political discourse. William Brangham… Continue watching
Jun 26 Judge in Virginia lets case against Paul Manafort move forward By Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press A federal judge in Virginia rejected a bid by President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, to throw out charges in the special counsel's Russia investigation, clearing the way for a much-anticipated trial to start as scheduled next month. Continue reading