Jan 13 Japan enters cooperation pact with Baltic countries By Associated Press Japan's prime minister says his country has entered into a pact with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to boost economic and political ties with the three former Soviet republics. Continue reading
Jan 13 Kentucky is first state granted approval for Medicaid work requirements By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News Thousands of poor adults in Kentucky will have to find jobs and pay monthly premiums to retain their Medicaid coverage as a result of drastic changes to the state’s health insurance program approved Friday by the Trump administration. Continue reading
Jan 13 Evangelical rift intensifies over Trump’s vulgar immigration remarks By Rachel Zoll, Associated Press Donald Trump's vulgar remarks about why the U.S. should admit immigrants from Haiti and Africa have spotlighted the bitter divide among American evangelicals about his presidency. Continue reading
Jan 12 Trump in ‘excellent health,’ White House doctor says By Associated Press The statement was distributed after the president received his first physical since taking office at Walter Reed military hospital. Continue reading
Jan 12 Supreme Court to hear appeal over Texas redistricting By Associated Press The Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear Texas' appeal to preserve congressional and legislative districts that a lower court struck down as racially discriminatory. Continue reading
Jan 12 Can states force online retailers to collect state sales tax? Supreme Court to take up case By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press A total of 36 states and the District of Columbia had asked the high court take up the issue. Continue reading
Jan 12 Trump waives Iran sanctions, saying it’s ‘last chance’ for nuclear deal By Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Friday delivered an ultimatum to America's European allies to fix the "terrible flaws" in the Iran nuclear deal, or he'll pull the U.S. out in a few months' time. Continue reading
Jan 12 Photos: In a milestone for Iraq, more are returning home than leaving By Larisa Epatko Iraqis are returning home in greater numbers than those displaced by conflict for the first time in four years, the International Organization for Migration said Friday. Continue reading
Jan 12 How the world is reacting to Trump’s use of s***hole By Larisa Epatko Editor’s Note: This post contains explicit language. President Donald Trump’s use of the words “shithole countries” when referencing Haiti, El Salvador and African nations came at a meeting about immigration policy with lawmakers on Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 12 Trump cancels trip to London, says he disagrees with embassy relocation By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Some British lawmakers had said Trump was not welcome in Britain after he re-tweeted videos from a far-right British group and criticized London Mayor Sadiq Khan following a terror attack last year. Continue reading