Jun 15, 2017 - Politics & Policy

Trump says Rep. Scalise is "in some trouble"

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Before signing an executive order, President Trump said that Rep. Steve Scalise is "in some trouble" and his condition is "more difficult than people even thought at the time." Scalise remains in critical condition after being shot yesterday morning during a GOP congressional baseball practice.

The EO details: Proclaiming that he wouldn't be in the White House without "the American worker," Trump said that today's executive order is meant to "expand apprenticeships and vocational training to help all Americans earn a rewarding career." It's meant to remove federal restrictions that have prevented some industries from implementing apprenticeship programs for their workers.

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Coronavirus dashboard

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Global: Total confirmed cases as of 9:30 p.m. ET: 19,499,341 — Total deaths: 723,881 — Total recoveries — 11,864,471 — Map.
U.S.: Total confirmed cases as of 9:30p.m. ET: 4,999,836 — Total deaths: 162,382 — Total recoveries: 1,643,118 — Total tests: 61,080,587 — Map.
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Jacob Knutson

6 hours ago - Politics & Policy

Trump signs 4 executive actions on coronavirus aid

President Trump speaking during a press conference on Aug. 8. Photo: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

President Trump on Saturday signed four executive actions to provide relief from economic damage sustained during the coronavirus pandemic after talks between the White House and Democratic leadership collapsed Friday afternoon.

Why it matters: Because the Constitution gives Congress the power to appropriate federal spending, Trump has limited authority to act unilaterally — and risks a legal challenge if congressional Democrats believe he has overstepped.

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Rashaan Ayesh

9 hours ago - World

What's next for Lebanon after the Beirut explosion

Photo: Houssam Shbaro/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Beirut residents are still clearing rubble from streets that appear war-torn, days after a blast that shocked the country and horrified the world.

Why it matters: The explosion is likely to accelerate a painful cycle Lebanon was already living through — discontent, economic distress, and emigration.