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News Wrap: Trump says U.S. will stop bombing Houthi rebels in Yemen
In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump says the U.S. will stop bombing Houthi rebels in Yemen, Russia and Ukraine traded attacks as Moscow claims it is committed to a pause in strikes later this week and the Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to enforce a ban on transgender people serving in the military while legal challenges play out.
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GOP Rep. Malliotakis on breaking with her party and taking a stand against Medicaid cuts
A dozen House Republicans wrote a letter to House leadership last month voicing opposition to potential Medicaid cuts. They say they support what they call "targeted reforms," but will not back "any reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations." New York Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is among them and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:As Germany selects a new conservative chancellor, a look at the challenges he inherits
In Berlin, Friedrich Merz was elected Germanyβs chancellor, but not without a surprising setback. For the first time in Germanyβs modern history, he lost the parliamentβs initial vote and needed a second round to secure a majority. Nick Schifrin reports on the challenges that Merz inherits.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Understanding the conclave, the secretive process to choose a new pope
Wednesday, Catholic cardinals from across the globe will gather for the conclave to elect Pope Francisβ successor. John Yang takes a deeper look at the high-stakes undertaking to select the next pontiff.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Top Trump officials to meet in Switzerland with Chinese counterparts on trade
Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet with their Chinese counterparts in Switzerland this week to discuss trade amid a standoff between the world's two largest economies. Bessent will travel to Switzerland on Thursday, his office announced, where he will meet with the Swiss president. He will also meet...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:What’s behind the major delays and cancellations at Newark’s airport
Newark Airport continues to be marred by cancelled flights and delays. The problems are front and center after a technical failure caused widespread disruption last week. Air traffic controllers who were in the thick of it have taken leave to recover from "traumatic stress," compounding a massive staffing shortage. Geoff Bennett discussed more with aviation correspondent Miles O'Brien.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Duffy: Pentagon not responding to helicopter inquiries
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday the Pentagon has not responded to his inquiries about last weekβs Army helicopter that forced two commercial passenger jets landing at Reagan Washington National Airport to shift course. When Fox News host Martha MacCallum asked if he had any additional information from the Pentagon about the flyover, Duffy said,...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:How Trump’s college crackdown is raising concerns about free speech and academic freedom
The Trump administration has embarked on a campaign aiming to remake how universities operate. The efforts to crack down on protests and diversity initiatives are part of what the White House says is a push to address antisemitism. But there are concerns about how these moves could impact academic freedom and free speech on campuses. Jeffrey Brown reports for our series, Rethinking College.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Sitting out Preakness, Sovereignty won’t claim Triple Crown this year
There won't be a Triple Crown champion for a seventh consecutive year.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Civil rights lawsuit filed over killing of U.S. Airman Roger Fortson by Florida deputy
The complaint alleges that Deputy Eddie Duran used excessive and unconstitutional deadly force when he shot Roger Fortson just seconds after the Black senior airman opened his apartment door in Fort Walton Beach on May 3, 2024.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Republicans press newly confirmed Social Security chief on staff cutbacks
More than a dozen House Republicans are pressing the newly confirmed Social Security Administration (SSA) chief Frank Bisignano on recent staff cutbacks at the agency. The 15 House GOP lawmakers said in a letter to Bisignano, who was confirmed by the Senate in a 53-47 vote on Tuesday, that they are concerned about the βproposed...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:GOP divided over Trump budgetβs treatment of Pentagon
Republicans are divided over President Trumpβs budget, which lays out his preferred vision for how the government should be funded for most of 2026. Hard-line conservatives have cheered the plan as a key step in the right direction and a roadmap for Republicans to follow when they begin crafting annual funding legislation in the coming...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Trump weighs in on India-Pakistan strikes: 'I hope it ends very quickly'
President Trump on Tuesday weighed in on reports of India striking Pakistan in the disputed Kashmir region, calling it a "shame" and expressing hope that the skirmish between the two nations ends quickly. "It's a shame. We just heard about it just as we were walking in the doors of the Oval," Trump said during...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Sotheby's postpones Buddhist gems auction that India called 'colonial exploitation'
A set of Buddhist gems that were once mixed with the cremated remainsof the Buddha will not be auctioned off to the highest bidder this week as planned.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:India fires missiles across the frontier with Pakistan
India fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory in at least three locations early Wednesday, killing a child and wounding two other people, Pakistani security officials said. India said it was striking infrastructure used by militants.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Trump crypto deals derail hearing
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Democrats ditch hearing over Trump crypto deals Several House Democrats walked out of a hearing on cryptocurrency legislation Tuesday, after Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) objected over concerns about President Trumpβs recent crypto dealings. Allison Robbert Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee,sought to blockthe...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:NY Republican says GOP is nowhere near a deal on SALT
A key GOP member of the New York delegation said Tuesday that GOP lawmakers are nowhere near a deal to help residents of high-income states lower their tax bills. βWe're probably only on the 25 yard line. We've got about 75 more yards to go,β Rep. Nick LaLota (R-N.Y.) said. βWe've had a lot of...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Senate Democrat calls on DOJ to investigate risks from Signal-like app
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate the risks associated with Trump administration officials using TeleMessage, a Signal-like messaging app, which was recently hacked. Wyden, in a letter sent to Attorney General Pam Bondi, asked for an investigation into the βseriousβ national security threat posed by TeleMessage, βa federal...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Spanish parliament to consider cutting workweek to 37.5 hours
Workers in Spain may soon have 2.5 more hours of weekly rest.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:More than 100 fired from National Renewable Energy Lab
More than 100 staff members have been fired from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, spokespeople for the lab confirmed Tuesday. A National Renewable Energy Lab spokesperson cited βstop work orders from federal agencies, new federal directives, and budgetary shiftsβ in its reason for the firings. βAs a result, NREL has experienced workforce impacts affecting 114...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Obama Foundation touts progress on library after Trump mockery
The Obama Foundation touted progress on the construction of its presidential library Tuesday after President Trump mocked builders for being behind on developing the property. βWe canβt wait to open our doors to the Obama Presidential Center next spring! In addition to a world-class museum, the 19.3-acre campus will feature a gymnasium, a fruit and...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Second judge bars Trump use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations
A second federal judge determined President Trump exceeded his authority in using the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport Venezuelans alleged to be gang members, blocking the administration from using it in the Southern District of New York. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein said Tuesday that Trump ran afoul of the law, which only may...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:India strikes targets in Pakistan-controlled territory, leaving at least 8 people dead
India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in multiple locations early Wednesday, killing at least eight people including a child, Pakistani authorities said. India said it was striking infrastructure used by militants.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Conservative group: Extend ObamaCare subsidies
Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Conservative group pushes ACA tax credits As lawmakers in the House struggle over potential deep cuts to Medicaid, a conservative group is pitching an extension of ObamaCare subsidies to blunt the coverage impact on the public and the...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Inside the mysterious process of a papal conclave
The conclave to select the next pope kicks off with the Latin phrase for βoutside, all.β What happens next will be a mystery to everyone beyond the Sistine Chapel.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:What we can learn from the new pope’s choice of name
The first clue of the next pope's direction will be the name the winner chooses.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:‘We need a superman!’ Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings
Although they come from 70 different countries, the 133 cardinal electors seem fundamentally united in insisting that they need to find a pope who can be both a pastor and a teacher, a bridge who can unite the church and preach peace.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Appeals court makes no immediate decision in detention cases of Tufts and Columbia students
A federal appeals court has made no immediate decisions as it considers jurisdictional issues in the cases of students detained by immigration authorities.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Israel's plan to expand military campaign in Gaza strikes fear into Palestinians
Israel'splan to expanditsGazaoffensive, displace people within the enclave and take control of aid distribution has horrifiedGazans who have already suffered multiple displacements and severe food shortages for nearly 19 months.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting abortion medication access
President Donald Trump's administration has asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit from three Republican-led states seeking to cut off telehealth access to the abortion medication mifepristone.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Supreme Court allows Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect, for now
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trumpβs administration to enforce a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Canada ‘won’t be for sale, ever,’ PM Carney tells Trump in Oval Office
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rebuffed President Donald Trumpβs suggestion on Tuesday that Canada would ever join the United States as the 51st state.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Trump says Houthis ‘don’t want to fight anymore,’ U.S. will stop bombings
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Houthi rebel forces in Yemen had signaled to the United States that βthey don't want to fight anymore.β
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Israel strikes Yemen's main airport in capital of Sanaa
The Israeli military carried out an airstrike on Yemen's main airport in Sanaa on Tuesday, its second attack in two days on Iran-aligned Houthi rebels after a surge in tensions between the group and Israel.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Friedrich Merz elected German chancellor on 2nd attempt after surprising 1st-ballot defeat
Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round.
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