Feb 13 Pro-Trump effort raised more than $60 million in January By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Republican National Committee and President Donald Trump's campaign have raised more than $525 million since the start of 2019 together with two joint-fundraising committees. Continue reading
Feb 13 The average 401(k) hit a record high last year By Stan Choe, Associated Press The average 401(k) balance rose 17% last year to $112,300 from the end of 2018, according to a review of 17.3 million accounts by Fidelity Investments. T… Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Senate votes to limit Trump’s military powers against Iran Eight Republicans joined with Democrats to pass the resolution by a 55-45 vote. Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch 3:24 What U.S. senators said on day before vote to acquit or convict Trump It is the eve of the final day of President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial. Senators are scheduled to vote Wednesday whether to convict Trump of the two impeachment charges brought against him: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Although… Continue watching
Jan 11 Watch 4:19 Are U.S. military leaders prepared to withdraw from Iraq? By PBS NewsHour Iraq’s government is demanding that U.S. troops leave the country in the wake of last week's drone strike that killed an Iranian general and an Iraqi militia commander. But on Friday, as violent protests continued in Iraq, Secretary of State… Continue watching
Jan 11 Watch 8:53 Yielding to U.S. pressure, Mexico clamps down on migrants By Nadja Drost, Bruno Federico Thousands of migrants from around the world, many seeking asylum, have been trying to reach the U.S. by flying to South America and taking the long trek north. But after pressure from President Trump, Mexican authorities are stopping many migrants… Continue watching
Jan 05 New risks loom as thousands mourn Iran general killed by US By Nasser Karimi, Jon Gambrell, Zeina Karam, Associated Press Hundreds of thousands flooded streets Sunday in Iran to walk alongside a casket carrying the remains of a top Iranian general killed in a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad, a slaying one Iranian official suggested would see Tehran break further out… Continue reading
Jan 04 Trump stirs Mideast tensions despite talk of ‘endless wars’ By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump may have upended a central element of his foreign policy with a single drone strike. The Friday strike that killed the most prominent Iranian general may have ended any chance that he would get the United States… Continue reading
Dec 14 Watch 3:29 House set for historic floor vote on impeachment By PBS NewsHour The Democratic-led House is expected to vote on the two articles of impeachment of President Trump this coming week. If passed, the process will head for a trial in the Senate, where Republicans have a majority. Negotiations are reportedly underway… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch 10:45 As Taliban peace talks resume, what’s at stake for Afghan women? By Jane Ferguson During his surprise Thanksgiving trip to Afghanistan, President Trump announced he had restarted talks with the Taliban. The ability of the conflict-wracked nation to achieve peace is at stake -- but so is progress for women, who could not work,… Continue watching