Trump in UK, Ex-CDC chief testimony, immigrants' children

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ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | APNews DONATE View in Browser | APNews DONATE AP Afternoon Wire Advancing the Power of Facts Policy changes, but facts endure. AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today. Donate. By Sallee Ann Harrison September 17, 2025 By Sallee Ann Harrison September 17, 2025 Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. Today, President Donald Trump makes an unprecedented second UK state visit, fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief Susan Monarez has a warning for senators, and the Washington, D.C., immigration crackdown takes a toll on school children.  UP FIRST President Donald Trump and Britain's King Charles III inspect the guard of honor during an arrival ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Trump basks in the pageantry at Windsor Castle during unprecedented second UK state visit President Donald Trump relished the glow of a British royal spectacle Wednesday, greeted at Windsor Castle on his state visit by King Charles III, military honor guards and mounted troops before paying a private tribute at Queen Elizabeth II's tomb. The pomp and pageantry are deliberate, meant to bolster ties with Trump at a time when his America First policies are putting pressure on trade and security arrangements around the globe. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Photos show President Donald Trump during his second state visit to Britain Trump's second state visit to the UK meets with protests and arrests Obama says the US is at 'an inflection point' after Kirk's killing and Trump has divided the country TOP STORIES Fired CDC chief Susan Monarez warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health America's public health system is headed to a "very dangerous place" with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his team of anti-vaccine advisers in charge, fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief Susan Monarez warned senators on Wednesday. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point and signals two more cuts this year FDA takes aim at Hims & Hers, weight loss drugs in new advertising blitz A law enforcement surge has taken a toll on children of immigrants in Washington, D.C., schools An immigration crackdown in Washington has taken a toll on children attending the district's schools. Some children have had their parents swept up in the law enforcement surge. Other students fear they or their family members could be next. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Immigrant children at Texas detention facility face unsafe conditions, attorneys say Trump's travel ban keeps international students from coming to the US for college ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS Jerry Greenfield, left, and Ben Cohen scoop ice cream cones during their 20th anniversary party in May 1998. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot) Co-founder quits: Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled Israel-Hamas war: EU lays out new tariffs and sanctions on Israel over war in Gaza Russia: Alexei Navalny's widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned Pittsburgh: Suspect in custody after driver rams car into staffed security gate at FBI building New York City: Broadway opposition brings the curtain down on a planned Times Square casino backed by Jay-Z Viral review: North Dakota newspaper columnist whose Olive Garden review went viral dies at 99 WATCH: Guadalajara zoo celebrates the birth of world's smallest freshwater turtle TRENDING Taylor Scott, founder of RVA Community Fridges, poses with one of her fridges in Richmond on Sunday. (Taylor Scott/RVA Community Fridges via AP) Neighbors help neighbors with resources like clothing swaps, community fridges Clothing swaps, community fridges, Little Free Libraries. All are part of a movement in some communities to share resources. The goals of this swapping and sharing are to cut costs and waste and to build community. Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sallee Ann Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sallee Ann SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe   *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here. ADVERTISEMENT