Tag: US
Trump doubling down on controversial immigration plan
The US president giving strong consideration to putting undocumented migrants on buses and driving them hundreds of miles to sanctuary cities. source
Trump vetoes resolution to end US involvement in Yemen
President Donald Trump issued the second veto of his presidency, rejecting a call from Congress to end U.S. involvement in Yemen’s civil war. https://abcn.ws/2PfhMOZ #ABCNews…
Mueller report: What we know about obstruction of justice, collusion
With the public release of the special counsel’s highly anticipated and redacted report, pundits and politicians are parsing its findings, analyzing whether the report exonerates…
Army veteran accused of trying to wage jihad in the US: Authorities
Mark Steven Domingo allegedly sought to detonate an IED at a packed white nationalist rally in California and kill counterprotesters including Jews and police officers,…
Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden discuss plan to beat Trump in 2020
Biden addresses complaints about his treatment of women, discusses new leadership in the Democratic party, and how his administration will be different from Trump and…
Cory Booker: ‘Fighting through the lines of divide’ is his 2020 strategy
He shared how he thinks his nice-guy approach can win in a massive field of Democratic hopefuls and said he’s “very excited” for his future…
Investigation continues into deadly Russian plane inferno
Survivors described a harrowing scene; 41 people were killed including U.S. citizen Jeremy Brooks. source
Tornadoes and flooding wreak havoc across the Plains
High winds in parts of Kansas and Nebraska downed power lines and toppled trees while hail was so severe in Colorado it looked like snow….
US seizes massive North Korean cargo vessel for violating sanctions
The Justice Department announced the seizure off the coast of Indonesia just hours after Kim Jong Un launched two short-range ballistic missiles. WATCH THE FULL…
Trump: Talks between US and China ‘candid and constructive’
The president opened a new front in the trade war with China, imposing new 25% tariffs on goods from China including food items and electronics….
Dow drops sharply amid tariff feud
The Dow nosedived Monday in response to the escalation of the U.S.-China trade war. source
White House reviewing military options for Iran: Report
President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran, saying in part, “If they do anything, they will suffer greatly.” source
New questions about seriousness of Iran threat
Congressional leadership will be briefed on the intelligence call that led to the decision to evacuate personnel from the heavily fortified U.S. Embassy in Iraq….
Tornado outbreak, calls for impeachment grow, Ford cuts jobs
Watch It’s Morning, America weekdays on ABC News Live. source
Rocket explodes near US embassy in Iraq
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on the rising tensions in the Middle East after an explosion went off Sunday less than a mile from the…
Trump meets with Japanese prime minister
The president and the prime minister discussed trade deals and the military, but each have differing views on North Korea’s recent missile tests. WATCH THE…
What to expect over Memorial Day travel rush
ABC News’ Erielle Reshef reports on when to expect the worst traffic and how to avoid it. source
96-year-old WWII vet performs at US soccer match
Pete DuPre, known as Harmonica Pete, met the U.S. Women’s National Team when they visited Normandy and played the “Star Spangled Banner” at their match…
Cubs player in tears after foul ball hits young girl
The stadium in Houston was eerily silent after a young girl was struck by a foul ball off the bat of Chicago Cubs’ player Albert…
Kansas declares tornado emergency
An apparent tornado hit Lawrence, Kansas, injuring 11 people, while Kansas City International Airport briefly shut down due to damage. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2wreZK3 Kansas declares…