Here’s the latest for Thursday, May 23: Missouri authorities checking on residents after tornado; Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump trading words; Wikileaks founder facing more charges; American Taliban released from prison.
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Trump pledges $16B to farmers hurt by trade war
President Donald Trump rolled out another $16 billion in aid for farmers hurt by his trade policies, insisting the money “all comes from China,” specifically the tariffs on Chinese goods. (May 23)
Pompeo: release of Lindh ‘unconscionable’
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the early release of John Walker Lindh from federal prison is “explainable and unconscionable.” Lindh was released Thursday from a facility in Indiana, having served 17 years of a 20-year sentence. (May 23)
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‘American Taliban’ released from prison
John Walker Lindh, the California man who took up arms for the Taliban before 9/11, is out of prison after more than 17 years. (May 23)
Bank CEO pleads not guilty in bid for Trump post
Bank CEO pleads not guilty in bid for Trump post
Trump visits Arlington Cemetery to pay tribute
President Donald Trump is visiting Arlington National Cemetery a few days before Memorial Day to pay tribute to those who died in service to the United States. (May 23)
Safety, Power issues top priorities in Missouri
Keeping residents and their properties safe is among the top priorities officials are facing after a tornado tore apart buildings in Missouri’s capital city as part of an overnight outbreak of severe weather across the state. (May 23)
‘When They See Us’ actors revisit the Central Park Five case
The case of so-called Central Park Five is coming to Netflix this month. The four-part series, directed by Ava DuVernay, premieres May 31. (May 23)
Conway complains Pelosi treated her like a ‘maid’
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway is taking verbal jabs at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi following a White House meeting that dissolved into rancor, Wednesday. Conway said Pelosi treated her “as she might treat her maid” during the exchange. (May 23…
Uri Geller shows off giant spoon
Uri Geller, the illusionist known for his spoon-bending stunts, unveils an 11 ton spoon in Jaffa, Tel Aviv, next to the site where he plans to open his museum next year. (May 23)