Judge in Trump fraud trial asks about possible plea deal for Weisselberg

The judge in former President Donald Trump’s New York civil fraud trial indicated Tuesday he’s weighing how a potential perjury charge against Alan Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, might factor into his final ruling. Judge Arthur Engoron wrote to lawyers for Trump and the New York Attorney General’s Office asking

Biden blames Trump for crumbling GOP support of border security deal

Washington — President Biden urged Congress Tuesday to pass a national security supplemental bill that would provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and border security, hoping to bolster support as the deal appears to be falling apart on Capitol Hill.  The president’s plea came as more House and Senate Republicans have said they oppose the Senate-negotiated

FAA chief promises “more boots on the ground” to track Boeing

A look at the 737 Max 9 inspection process An inside look at Alaska Airlines’ inspections of 737 Max 9s 02:06 The Federal Aviation Administration will step up inspections of aircraft manufacturer Boeing, the agency’s top official told lawmakers Tuesday.  FAA chief Mike Whitaker’s appearance before a House panel comes a month after a door

House to vote on GOP’s standalone Israel aid bill

Washington — The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a new standalone bill to provide billions of dollars of aid to Israel, complicating efforts in the Senate to rally support for a bipartisan national security bill that House GOP leaders oppose.  House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, announced the legislation that would send $17.6

Biden to urge Congress to pass border security and foreign aid bill

Breaking down the Senate’s border policy deal Breaking down the Senate’s border security and foreign aid bill 09:34 Washington — President Biden is set to deliver remarks at the White House on Tuesday to urge Congress to pass a national security supplemental bill that would provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and border security, among other