Trump says abortion should be left up to states, despite calls for federal ban

Washington — Former President Donald Trump on Monday declined to endorse a federal abortion ban, saying that the issue should be left up to states despite encouragement from anti-abortion groups that he should back a national restriction.  The former president has sent mixed signals on the issue for months, flirting with supporting a broader abortion

Israel told White House that IDF troops will have “rest and refit,” Kirby says

Washington — John Kirby, the White House National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, said Sunday that Israel has indicated to the Biden administration that the surprise move to pull troops out of southern Gaza is largely for “rest and refit.” Israel’s military said Sunday it now has just one division in the Gaza Strip,

Gov. Moore says “aggressive timeline” to reopen channel is realistic

“Aggressive timeline” to reopen channel is realistic Gov. Wes Moore says “aggressive timeline” to reopen channel after bridge collapse is realistic 06:47 Washington — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said on Sunday that an “aggressive timeline” outlined by President Biden to reopen the channel to normal maritime operations after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key

Full transcript of “Face the Nation,” April 7, 2024

On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  John Kirby, National Security Council spokesperson   Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland   Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas    Avril Benoit, Doctors Without Borders executive director, and Janti Soeripto, Save the Children president    Click here to browse

Trump campaign says it raised $50.5 million at Florida fundraiser

Washington — Former President Donald Trump’s campaign said it raised $50.5 million at a Saturday event in Florida, marking a massive haul as his campaign looks to catch up to the Biden campaign’s recent fundraising efforts and significant cash advantage. The record-breaking sum that the campaign reported raising at a Palm Beach, Florida fundraising dinner