Jul 13 After bombshell interview, Trump says relations with British prime minister ‘strong’ By Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press A day after landing a series of broadsides against his British hosts, President Donald Trump declared Friday that his relationship with Prime Minister Theresa May was better than ever in yet another bout of diplomatic whiplash that has come to… Continue reading
Jul 13 AP fact check: Trump falsely claims credit on NATO spending By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press President Donald Trump took credit for a supposed new decision by NATO members to increase military spending, though there was no evidence of that. Continue reading
Jul 13 5 takeaways from FBI agent Peter Strzok’s explosive congressional hearing By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press In an tense, hourslong congressional hearing Thursday, FBI agent Peter Strzok was defiant as Republicans unleashed blistering attacks, saying his anti-Trump sentiment — captured in personal text messages — is evidence of bias at the Justice Department. Continue reading
Jul 13 Algeria stops forcing migrants into Sahara after outrage By Lori Hinnant, Associated Press PARIS — Algeria's deadly expulsions of migrants into the Sahara Desert have nearly ground to a halt after widespread condemnation and the abrupt firing of two top security officials. Continue reading
Jul 12 House passes intelligence bill to defend against foreign threats By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A bill to authorize funding for intelligence agencies and support critical national security programs especially targeting Russia, China and North Korea, passed the House on Thursday. Continue reading
Jul 12 ‘Game of Thrones’ slays with a leading 22 Emmy nominations By Lynn Elber, Associated Press LOS ANGELES — "Game of Thrones" roared back onto the Emmy battlefield, topping Thursday's nominations with 22 bids but with a formidable opponent in last year's winner "The Handmaid's Tale," while a streaming platform made history by earning the most… Continue reading
Jul 12 Trump DOJ appealing judge’s OK of AT&T-Time Warner merger By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Stung by a federal judge's dismissal of its objections to AT&T's megamerger with Time Warner, the Trump Justice Department is challenging the decision with a legal appeal. Continue reading
Jul 12 After NATO chaos, Trump met by protest, pomp in Britain By Jonathan Lemire, Jill Colvin, Associated Press OXFORDSHIRE, England — President Donald Trump traded one hot spot for another Thursday, leaving behind a contentious NATO gathering in Brussels and moving on to Britain, where he found a government in turmoil and sizable protests shadowing his every move. Continue reading
Jul 12 Player-coach bond may have saved lives in Thai cave ordeal By Eddie Pells, Associated Press Unsure of their prospects for more than two weeks while they awaited rescue, the kids and their coach found themselves in a life-and-death struggle that placed an acute focus on the value of teamwork, positive attitude and strong leadership. Continue reading
Jul 12 U.S. budget deficit totals $74.9 billion in June By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The federal government recorded a $74.9 billion deficit in June, a month when the government often runs a surplus, as corporate taxes dropped sharply compared to a year ago. Continue reading