U.S. Congress pushing back at Trump over Saudi arms deals
A U.S. Senate committee approved legislation on Tuesday that would make it more difficult for President Donald Trump to avoid congressional review of arms sales,...
Trump says he doesn’t need an ‘exit strategy’ for Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday he wants Iran to talk to him “decently,” but he doesn’t need an...
Melania Trump announces new WH press secretary
Stephanie Grisham, the communications director for first lady Melania Trump and a longtime aide to President Donald Trump, will succeed Sarah Sanders as White House...
In NATO debut, new Pentagon chief aims to ‘internationalize’ Iran effort
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Tuesday he aimed to recruit support from NATO allies for U.S. efforts to deter conflict with Iran...
House Democrats rush to pass border aid bill before July 4, Trump vows veto
U.S. House Democrats said they plan on Tuesday to pass a $4.5 billion aid package aimed at addressing the migrant surge along the U.S.-Mexico border,...
Pelosi says migrant aid package ‘will pass’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday a $4.5 billion aid package aimed at addressing the migrant surge along the U.S.-Mexico border “will pass when...
U.S. border agency acting head to leave July 5 amid child detentions outcry
The acting commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency, John Sanders, is resigning and will leave his post on July 5, the...
“I believe the president” on E. Jean Carroll denial: McCarthy
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy says he believes President Trump’s denial of E. Jean Carroll’s sexual assault allegation against him. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)....
Powell says Fed is insulated from political pressure
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday said the U.S. central bank is “insulated from short-term political pressures,” as policymakers faced new calls by President...
Acting head of U.S. immigration agency to leave post July 5: border agency
The acting commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, John Sanders, is resigning and will leave his post on July 5, the agency...
