Kathryn Watson

Dick Cheney remembered at funeral as having "devotion to America" over party

Dick Cheney's daughter Liz Cheney, an outspoken critic of President Trump, said her father "knew the bonds of party must always yield to the single bond we share as Americans."

• Nov 20

Trump vows U.S. help in settling Sudan war, at request of Saudi crown prince

President Trump said the U.S. is getting involved in peace efforts in Sudan at the request of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.

• Nov 19

MBS tells Trump Saudis will increase investments in U.S. to near $1 trillion

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, also answered a question about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

• Nov 18

Trump welcomes MBS for White House visit with fanfare, military flyover and black-tie dinner

President Trump plans to seal major business and security deals during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit.

• Nov 18

Trump says the U.S. will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

President Trump told reporters Monday the U.S. will sell Saudi Arabia F-35 fighter jets, a day before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to visit the White House.

• Nov 17

U.S. reaches trade frameworks with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador and Ecuador

The agreements will likely affect the prices of things like cocoa, bananas and coffee.

• Nov 13

Fetterman hospitalized after fall near his Pennsylvania home

A spokesman for Sen. John Fetterman said a "ventricular fibrillation flare-up" led to him feeling light-headed.

• Nov 13

Government shutdown ends as Trump signs funding bill

President Trump signed a government funding package at the White House late Wednesday, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

• Nov 12

Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry

Eight-time MLB All-Star Darryl Strawberry pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since served time. He then started a recovery center and ministry.

• Nov 7

Cornell reaches deal with Trump administration to restore funding

The agreement with the Trump administration will "immediately restore and continue the university's research funding," Cornell University's president said.

• Nov 7

Trump announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases

The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in some cases, officials said.

• Nov 6

Uncertainty over federal food aid rises as shutdown fight continues

Rulings by two federal judges eased pressure on SNAP benefits, although President Trump said payments are likely to be delayed.

• Nov 2

Here's what Trump says he and Xi agreed to in their meeting

President Trump said the U.S. and China reached deals on several items, including a short-term agreement on rare-earth minerals, and soybean sales to China.

• Oct 30

Trump slashes China tariffs after "amazing meeting" with Xi Jinping

While flying back to Washington on Air Force One after the meeting, Trump told reporters it was a "great success" and said he would head to China in April for new talks.

• Oct 30

Trump says he could send military into U.S. cities "if it was necessary"

President Trump claimed he has the authority to send U.S. military branches to patrol U.S. cities, but said that isn't necessary at this point.

• Oct 29

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