Dec 07 On Jerusalem, Donald Trump delivers on campaign promise By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press On Jerusalem, Trump had pledged during the 2016 campaign to recognize Israel’s claim to the city and to move the American embassy there from Tel Aviv. He’s now checked that box — although he offered no timeline for the embassy… Continue reading
Dec 06 States ask Supreme Court to leave in place order requiring disclosure of DACA documents By Associated Press Attorneys for the U.S. Department of Justice last week told the high court that the order by U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup in San Francisco was too broad and would require the administration to turn over protected and nonpublic… Continue reading
Dec 06 What happens now that Trump has said he’ll scale back Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante? By Hannah Grabenstein The government will have the option to lease land and resources, such as oil and gas, to private companies, and even potentially sell the land to the state or companies. Continue reading
Dec 06 Extreme winds are fueling uncontrollable fires in Southern California. Here’s what we know By Rashmi Shivni Massive wildfires that burned across Southern California on Wednesday have destroyed hundreds of homes, closed schools and set off mass evacuations. Continue reading
Dec 06 House passes GOP bill that would make it easier to carry concealed weapons across state lines By Matthew Daly, Richard Lardner, Associated Press The measure would allow gun owners with a state-issued concealed-carry permit to carry a handgun in any state that allows concealed weapons. It now goes to the Senate. Continue reading
Dec 06 What you should know about Trump’s Jerusalem announcement By Larisa Epatko The relocation of the U.S. embassy won’t happen overnight and involves a complicated set of logistics that could take several years to finalize. Here's what we know. Continue reading
Dec 06 Read Trump’s full remarks on Jerusalem By Associated Press President Donald Trump formally recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital on Wednesday. Here are his remarks, as delivered at the White House. Continue reading
Dec 06 Do Trump’s anti-Muslim retweets put Americans at risk? House Democrats press Tillerson for an answer By Richard Lardner, Associated Press In a letter sent Wednesday to Tillerson, the 20 members of the Foreign Affairs Committee said they are extremely troubled over Trump's retweets last week of inflammatory videos from a fringe British political group that purported to show violence being… Continue reading
Dec 06 More lawmakers demand Sen. Franken’s resignation amid growing allegations of sexual misconduct By Lora Strum, Dan Cooney and Associated Press Sen. Al Franken's office now says the Minnesota Democrat will make an announcement Thursday. Continue reading
Dec 06 WATCH: Trump says it is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel By Larisa Epatko President Donald Trump said the move "marks the beginning of a new approach to conflict between Israel and the Palestinians."… Continue reading