By MORIAH BALINGIT, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When children of wealthy families reach adulthood, they often benefit from the largesse of parents in the form of a trust fund. It’s another way they get a leg up on less affluent peers, who may receive nothing at all — or even be expected to support their families. But what if all children — regardless of their family’s … [Read more...] about Can $1,000 at birth change a child’s future? A Republican proposal aims to find out
Trump heads to Fort Bragg while facing criticism for deploying military at Los Angeles protests
By CHRIS MEGERIAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to speak at Fort Bragg on Tuesday to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army as he deploys the military in an attempt to quiet immigration protests in Los Angeles. Fort Bragg, located near Fayetteville, North Carolina, serves as headquarters for U.S. Army Special Operations Command. … [Read more...] about Trump heads to Fort Bragg while facing criticism for deploying military at Los Angeles protests
Trump sends Marines and more National Guard members to Los Angeles
By LOLITA C. BALDOR, TARA COPP, JASON DEAREN and TIM SULLIVAN, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines are headed to Los Angeles on orders from President Donald Trump, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don’t want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling … [Read more...] about Trump sends Marines and more National Guard members to Los Angeles
Long-thwarted efforts to sell public lands see new life under Trump
By Alex Brown, Clark Corbin and Kyle Dunphey, Stateline.org Public outcry was swift and forceful after a U.S. House committee last month hastily approved an amendment directing the federal government to sell off more than half a million acres of public land. A few days later, lawmakers advanced the larger bill — a sweeping list of President Donald Trump’s priorities — but … [Read more...] about Long-thwarted efforts to sell public lands see new life under Trump
US-China trade talks in London enter their second day
By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.S. and China held a second day of talks Tuesday in London aimed at easing their trade dispute, after President Donald Trump said China is “not easy” but the U.S. was “doing well” at the negotiations. A Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng met U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott … [Read more...] about US-China trade talks in London enter their second day