May 05 No. 2 House Republican supports Liz Cheney removal over Trump clashes By Lisa Mascaro, Alan Fram, Associated Press Rep. Steve Scalise, the House GOP whip, is publicly calling for the removal of Rep. Liz Cheney as the party's third-ranking leader in the chamber. Continue reading
May 05 Facebook board upholds Trump suspension but says it must review indefinite penalty By Associated Press While uploading the suspension, the board faulted Facebook for the way it made the decision. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 4:11 News Wrap: White House aims to vaccinate 70 percent of American adults by July 4 In our news wrap Tuesday, the White House plans to distribute more COVID-19 shots to states where demand is higher as it aims to vaccinate 70 percent of U.S. adults with at least one dose by July 4. An elevated… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 9:35 Dr. Vivek Murthy on new US inoculation strategy and distributing vaccines abroad By Judy Woodruff, Courtney Norris U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, a key member of the president's team combating COVID-19, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss President Joe Biden's aims to vaccinate 70 percent of all U.S. adults with at least one dose by July 4,… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 6:14 Is the NRA’s bankruptcy filing just a way to escape regulation? By Stephanie Sy, David Coles, Harry Zahn The surge of high-profile mass shootings in the U.S. are increasing calls for stronger action on gun violence, access to weapons and its limitations. When discussing gun control, people often point to the long reach and influence of the NRA,… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 6:18 What Breonna Taylor’s name and image is teaching America about Black lives By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport A year and a half after the police killing of Breonna Taylor during a raid of her home, no one has been charged in her death. Now her life, death, and the larger questions they raise about policing, and the… Continue watching
May 04 Hyundai recalls over 390,000 vehicles for possible engine fires By Associated Press Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for two problems that can cause engine fires. In one recall, owners are being told to park their vehicles outdoors until repairs are made. Continue reading
May 04 U.S. trade deficit hit record $74.4 billion in March By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The U.S. trade deficit surged to a record $74.4 billion in March as an improving U.S. economy drove purchases of imported foreign goods. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: AG Merrick Garland testifies before House on budget request By News Desk and Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland will testify before the House Appropriations Committee Tuesday on President Biden's Department of Justice budget request for the next fiscal year. Continue reading
May 04 Storms spawn twisters in Mississippi, kill 3 across South By Rogelio V. Solis, Associated Press Much of the South is at risk of more severe weather Tuesday, forecasters said, after tornadoes struck parts of the region Sunday night and Monday, causing heavy damage in some parts of Mississippi and flipping trucks in Texas. Continue reading