Jun 20 Supreme Court says cross-shaped memorial can stay on public land in Maryland By Associated Press The justices have ruled that its presence on public land doesn't violate the First Amendment's establishment clause. Continue reading
Jun 20 Kim Jong Un meets with Chinese President Xi, says he's awaiting U.S. action on nuclear talks By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Xi's trip to North Korea is the first by a Chinese president in 14 years. Continue reading
Jun 20 Iran Revolutionary Guard shoots down U.S. drone amid tensions By Nasser Karimi, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran's Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. drone amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over the collapsing nuclear deal with world powers, American and Iranian officials said, though they disputed the circumstances of the incident. Continue reading
Jun 19 WATCH: Fed leaves its key rate unchanged but hints at future cuts By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The Federal Reserve signaled that it's prepared to start cutting rates if needed to protect the U.S. economy from trade conflicts and other threats. Continue reading
Jun 18 Senate leaders agree on emergency border funding By Lisa Desjardins and Associated Press Senate Republicans and Democrats have reached a “deal in principle” for an emergency funding bill to address the surge in migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, including the care of detained families and children. Continue reading
Jun 18 WATCH: Pompeo says Trump doesn't want war with Iran, calls troop deployment a deterrent By Matthew Lee, Associated Press On a visit to U.S. Central Command in Florida just before the defense establishment was jolted by the sudden departure of the acting Pentagon chief, Pompeo said he is confident the American military is acting to confront any challenge. Continue reading
Jun 18 Shanahan drops bid to lead Pentagon, citing 'painful' past By Lolita Baldor, Associated Press After months of unexplained delays, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan stepped down Tuesday before his formal nomination ever went to the Senate, citing a family situation that would hurt his children and reopen "wounds we have worked years to heal."… Continue reading
Jun 18 San Francisco considers becoming 1st U.S. city to ban vape sales By Samantha Maldonado, Associated Press E-cigarettes since 2014 have been the most commonly used tobacco product among young people in the country. Continue reading
Jun 18 Trump says Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan withdraws his nomination By Molly Finnegan "Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan, who has done a wonderful job, has decided not to go forward with his confirmation process so that he can devote more time to his family," President Trump wrote on Twitter. Continue reading
Jun 18 Facebook plans to create its own currency for users By Rachel Lerman, Associated Press The social network unveiled an ambitious plan Tuesday to create a new digital currency similar to Bitcoin for global use, one that could drive more e-commerce on its services and boost ads on its platforms. But that move isn't likely… Continue reading