May 07 Giuliani doesn't speak for U.S. on foreign policy, State Department says By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Rudy Giuliani's statements on Trump's policies and global affairs spurred widespread confusion over whether the former New York mayor was disclosing information he'd been told by the president, stating U.S. government policy or merely describing his own impression of events. Continue reading
May 07 5 important stories you may have missed By Jessica Yarvin, Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry These days, it’s hard to stop news from Washington, D.C., from flooding your news feed. We take a moment every week to bring you important stories beyond the White House and the Capitol. Here’s what we’re reading now. Continue reading
May 07 Cannes Film Festival says it will boost female representation By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Thierry Fremaux, in lengthy, impassioned comments, promised that the festival — long known as a playground for disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein — would adapt to the world's shifting cultural landscape. "We want to keep pace with a world that's changing,"… Continue reading
May 07 Trump sends $15 billion in proposed spending cuts to Congress By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The idea faces a challenging path in Congress, particularly the Senate, where a 51-49 GOP majority leaves little room for error even though budget rules allow these kinds of measures to advance free of the threat of Democratic filibusters. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Melania Trump unveils 'Be Best' campaign for children By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The campaign will focus on the issues of well-being, social media and opioid abuse, the first lady said. Continue reading
May 07 Trump defends CIA nominee, saying she is 'tough on terror' By Zeke Miller, Deb Riechmann, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Monday defended Gina Haspel, his nominee to head the Central Intelligence Agency, dismissing debate over her involvement in a harsh interrogation program and arguing Democrats want her out because she "is too tough on terror."… Continue reading
May 07 Trump urges West Virginia voters to reject Don Blankenship By Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is urging West Virginia voters to reject a former federal convict and coal baron running in the Republican Senate primary, arguing that Don Blankenship would lose the general election. Trump tweets on Monday: "To… Continue reading
May 07 Vladimir Putin sworn in for fourth term as Russian president By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Vladimir Putin took the oath of office Monday for his fourth term as Russian president, promising to pursue an economic agenda that would boost living standards across the country. Continue reading
May 07 Trump says '13 angry Democrats' on Mueller team should be wary By Associated Press President Donald Trump, again, strikes a combative tone against the Russia probe. He's talking about "Fighting Back" and telling Democrats on the special counsel's team, "wait 'till the Courts get to see your unrevealed Conflicts of Interest!"… Continue reading
May 07 Rudy Giuliani's media blitz defending Trump is off to rough start By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Rudy Giuliani's confounding and at times contradictory statements are said to have pleased President Donald Trump, exasperated White House aides and attorneys, and worried the president's allies. Continue reading