President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but expressed skepticism it would be acceptable. He mentioned this on Saturday before boarding Air Force One. Iran reportedly shared a 14-point proposal via Pakistan. Trump rejected a previous proposal this week, but conversations continue, and a three-week ceasefire is holding. Meanwhile, the health of imprisoned Iranian rights lawyer Narges Mohammadi is at high risk, according to her family. The U.S. has warned shipping companies about possible sanctions for paying Iran to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has also hanged two men convicted of spying for Israel.
Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline’s survival mount
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his administration is still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines “but only if it’s a good deal” for the government. Trump didn’t provide details but said an announcement could come as soon as later Friday or Saturday. Lawmakers from both parties and members of the president’s administration have criticized the idea of using taxpayer funds to keep the ultra-low cost airline afloat. Speculation around the likelihood of a deal emerging has mounted every day that passes without a resolution. An airline spokesperson declined to comment and says “Spirit is operating as usual.” Some U.S. airlines, meanwhile, say they will step in to support Spirit customers if the airline goes under.
Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit Airlines
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has taken a shine to the government taking stakes in the private sector. But his administration took a pass on bailing out troubled Spirit Airlines. The discount carrier ceased operations Saturday. Trump had said the government was interested in a stake in the carrier “if it’s a good deal.” Under Trump, the government earlier invested in Intel and U.S. Steel and had made other deals that go against the traditional Republican position about Washington picking winners and losers. Critics say Trump’s deals reflect his transactional nature. Others see some logic in competing against heavily subsidized Chinese manufacturers.
Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Golden Tempo has won the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1 to make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown. DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race after Jena Antonucci won with Arcangelo in the 2023 Belmont Stakes. Jockey Jose Ortiz won the Derby for the first time in his 11th try. Renegade was second, with brother Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, and long shot Ocelli was third. DeVaux during the week shifted from downplaying what it would mean to be the first woman to train a Derby winner to understanding she’s a role model to girls who might want to follow in her footsteps someday.
Trump flexes executive power with unprecedented flouting of lower court rulings
The Trump administration has been found in violation of court rulings in an extraordinary number of lawsuits on a broad set of issues. The Associated Press found at least 31 suits since last February in which a judge determined the administration was not complying with an order. These cases are in addition to more than 250 violations judges have recently highlighted in individual immigration petitions. The AP’s review also shows higher courts have frequently overruled district courts and sided with the White House. In a statement, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson accused district court judges of unlawful rulings, noting many were later overturned by appellate courts.
Spirit Airlines shutdown: What to do to get home and get refunds
SEATTLE (AP) — The collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines may mark the end of an era for travelers with a certain financial sensibility. But if you’ve been snagged in their now-defunct flight schedule, here are some things to know on how to get home, and get whole. Look for “rescue fares” and reduced prices on flights from other airlines including American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Save documentation and request refunds as soon as possible. Employees should be granted travel benefits to get home, and airlines are offering preferential interviews.
Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices’ Voting Rights Act ruling
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A generation of Black Americans across the South fought in courtrooms and in the streets during the Civil Rights Movement to dismantle barriers to voting. Their goal was to achieve political representation in a region scarred by the legacy of slavery and its aftermath. One of the crown jewels of that struggle was the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and this week it was hollowed out by the Supreme Court. The majority opinion described racism as a problem of the past. Others saw the decision as another example of its resurgence. The ruling could make it harder for minorities to get elected.
Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany ‘a lot further’ than withdrawal of 5,000
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said the U.S. is going to significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating a dispute with Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz as he seeks to scale back America’s commitment to European security. The Pentagon had initially announced it would pull some 5,000 troops out of Germany, but when asked about the reason for the move, Trump didn’t offer an explanation on Saturday but said a bigger reduction was coming. Germany’s defense minister, Boris Pistorius, appeared to take in stride the news that 5,000 U.S. troops would be leaving his country. He said the drawdown was expected and that European nations needed to take on more responsibility for their own defense.
The Supreme Court is being asked to restore access to an abortion pill by mail. Here’s what to know
Two makers of the widely used abortion pill mifepristone are asking the Supreme Court to block a lower court’s ruling cutting off mail-order access to the drug. Saturday’s emergency request comes a day after the federal appeals court’s ruling, the biggest jolt to abortion policy in the U.S. since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Danco Laboratories asked for the block, telling the Supreme Court that the appellate ruling “injects immediate confusion and upheaval into highly time-sensitive medical decisions.” GenBioPro made a similar request.
A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley’s comet debris
NEW YORK (AP) — The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will soon light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet. But a bright moon will spoil the fun this year, making the display harder to glimpse. The shower will peak Tuesday night into Wednesday morning and views will be best in the Southern Hemisphere. In the north, skywatchers will likely see fewer than 10 meteors per hour. Meteor showers happen when the Earth charges through trails of debris left behind from various space rocks. To glimpse the meteors, it’s best to go outside just before dawn and look for fleeting trails of light.
