Jul 10 Trump says Putin meeting may be ‘easiest’ By Associated Press President Donald Trump says NATO benefits Europe more than the United States, as he prepares to meet with treaty allies in Brussels. Continue reading
Jul 10 Judge rejects request to detain migrant families long-term By Brian Melley, Associated Press A California federal judge on Monday rejected the Trump administration's efforts to detain immigrant families for long terms, calling it a "cynical attempt" to undo a longstanding court settlement. Continue reading
Jul 09 Democratic lawmakers, liberal groups rally against Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s Supreme Court nominee By Associated Press The speakers, including Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Cory Booker of New Jersey, Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, say the nominee poses a threat to abortion rights and health care protections. Continue reading
Jul 09 WATCH: Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh says he ‘will keep an open mind in every case’ By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Judge Brett Kavanaugh said he is "humbled" and "deeply honored" to have been selected by President Donald Trump for the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Jul 09 McConnell calls Kavanaugh a ‘superb’ court pick By Associated Press Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says by picking Kavanaugh, Trump is delivering on his pledge to "punish" women for their choices. He says he will fight the nomination "with everything I have."… Continue reading
Jul 09 Who is Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s Supreme Court nominee? By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Judge Brett Kavanaugh is the embodiment of the Republican legal establishment: an Ivy Leaguer who worked for the justice he has been nominated to replace, investigated a Democratic president, served in a Republican White House and now is… Continue reading
Jul 09 Amid jubilation, 4 more boys rescued from flooded Thai cave By Kaweewit Kaewjinda, Stephen Wright, Associated Press "Two days, eight Boars," read a Facebook post by the Thai Navy SEALS of the dramatic rescue that began Sunday, more than two weeks after the members of the Wild Boars soccer team were trapped. Continue reading
Jul 09 Trump says U.S. opposed formula limits, not breastfeeding, in World Health Assembly resolution By Associated Press The New York Times reported that U.S. officials sought to remove language that urged governments to protect, promote and support breastfeeding, along with language calling on policymakers to limit the promotion of food products, such as infant formula, that can… Continue reading
Jul 09 Trump says he’s still confident Kim will denuclearize By Darlene Superville, Matthew Pennington, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump voiced confidence Monday that North Korea's leader would "honor" his commitment to denuclearize, despite Pyongyang's accusation that the U.S. is making "gangster-like" demands in negotiations. Continue reading
Jul 09 For terminally ill cancer patients, where you live can shape end-of-life care By Laura Santhanam A study from Harvard Medical School suggests better conversations about end-of-life care could help close the gap. Continue reading