Jun 06 Mexico plans border ‘unity’ rally amid tariff threat; arrests 2 migrant activists By Mark Stevenson, Associated Press President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced a demonstration will be held Saturday to defend Mexico's "dignity" amid a looming threat from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has pledged to impose 5 percent tariffs on Mexican products unless the country prevents… Continue reading
Jun 06 Democrats unveil new strategy in subpoena battles with Trump By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press A resolution unveiled Thursday would authorize contempt cases against Attorney General William Barr and former White House counsel Donald McGahn for failing to comply with subpoenas. Continue reading
Jun 06 Trump signs long-delayed $19 billion disaster aid bill By Associated Press The bill languished for months amid disputes over President Donald Trump's demand for border funding, as well as additional aid for Puerto Rico, which he opposed. Continue reading
Jun 06 West Point Cadet killed in vehicle training rollover By Michael Hill, Ted Shafrey, Associated Press A vehicle loaded with West Point cadets on summer training overturned in rough, wooded terrain Thursday, killing one cadet and injuring several others, according to the U.S. Military Academy. Continue reading
Jun 06 NYPD apologizes for 1969 raid at Stonewall Inn gay bar By Associated Press Commissioner James O'Neill said Thursday that "the actions taken by the NYPD were wrong" at the gay bar in New York City's Greenwich Village. Continue reading
Jun 06 Putin claims Russia hasn’t meddled in U.S. elections, despite evidence of influence campaign By Gary Pruitt, Associated Press Speaking in response to a question from The Associated Press during a meeting with international news agencies in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that "we didn't meddle, we aren't meddling and we will not meddle in any elections."… Continue reading
Jun 06 WATCH: Meeting Trump, Macron says they are working together to ‘preserve democracy’ French President Emmanuel Macron said France and the U.S. continue to work together to "preserve democracy and freedom" around the world. Continue reading
Jun 06 Prosecutors say Australian cardinal’s convictions should stand By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press The most senior Catholic to be found guilty of child sex abuse will spend his 78th birthday in an Australian prison on Saturday as three judges consider whether to overturn his convictions on charges of molesting two choirboys in a… Continue reading
Jun 06 Much to disagree on as Trump, Macron meet on D-Day By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron enjoy putting on a show of exaggerated handshakes, warm kisses and taps on the back, but they disagree on key issues, including climate change, Iran and world trade. Continue reading
Jun 06 On D-Day 75, nations honor veterans, memory of fallen troops By Raf Casert, John Leicester, Associated Press With the silence of remembrance and respect, nations honored the memory of the fallen and the singular bravery of all Allied troops who sloshed through bloodied water to the landing beaches of Normandy, a tribute of thanks 75 years after… Continue reading