Oct 24 Trump allows refugee admissions to resume with new screening By Darlene Superville and Josh Lederman, Associated Press The new screening procedures were to be announced shortly, said a State Department official, who wasn't authorized to comment by name and requested anonymity. Continue reading
Oct 23 WATCH: Top U.S. general says families, Americans deserve answers on Niger ambush By Associated Press Gen. Joseph Dunford, the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, says the four U.S. special operations forces died Oct. 4 amid a “complex situation” and a “difficult firefight.”… Continue reading
Oct 23 WATCH: Trump, Singapore prime minister hold joint press conference By Associated Press Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is urging dialogue between the United States and North Korea to resolve the growing nuclear crisis in Asia. Continue reading
Oct 23 WATCH: Sec. Tillerson speaks during surprise visit to Afghanistan By Elizabeth Flock Tillerson visited Bagram Air Base for talks with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani over the Trump administration's South Asia policy and strategy, and to reiterate the United States' commitment to peace and stability in the region. Continue reading
Oct 23 Democratic state prosecutors unite against concealed-carry gun law By Associated Press The top prosecutors warned that proposals being debated on Capitol Hill "will lead to the death of police officers and civilians, the proliferation of gun traffickers, and acts of terrorism and other mass violence."… Continue reading
Oct 23 EPA keeps scientists from speaking about report on climate change By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency has kept three scientists from appearing at an event in Rhode Island about a report that deals in part with climate change. Continue reading
Oct 23 Rex Tillerson makes unannounced side trip to Afghanistan By Matthew Lee and Alex Brandon, Associated Press Cloaked in secrecy and under heavy security, Tillerson slipped out of the Qatari capital of Doha in the pre-dawn hours and flew into Afghanistan on Monday. Continue reading
Oct 23 Trump defends call to fallen soldier’s widow By Associated Press President Donald Trump is defending his call to a fallen soldier's widow, saying he was "respectful" and did not forget the slain soldier's name. Continue reading
Oct 23 Japanese defense minister sounds alarm on North Korea By Associated Press Japan's defense minister asserted Monday that North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities have grown to an "unprecedented, critical and imminent" level. Continue reading
Oct 23 David Letterman receives Mark Twain Prize for humor By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Several of the comedians honoring Letterman took shots at President Donald Trump and the general state of the country. More than one comedian quipped that the Kennedy Center's funding was about to be cut off mid-show. Continue reading