Jul 27 Watch 2:31 Artists with disabilities celebrate 30 years of the ADA During this anniversary week for the Americans with Disabilities Act, we take a moment to highlight the talents and contributions of artists, performers and writers with disabilities. Their work was featured in a special ceremony marking the moment, called “ADA… Continue watching
Jul 27 WATCH: Barr defends aggressive federal response to protests By Mary Clare Jalonick, Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Attorney General William Barr defended the aggressive federal law enforcement response to civil unrest in America as he testified for the first time before the House Judiciary Committee. Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: Rep. John Lewis lies in state at the U.S. Capitol — Tuesday, July 28 By Bill Barrow, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Lewis was born to sharecroppers during Jim Crow segregation and was beaten by Alabama state troopers during the civil rights movement. He was awarded the Medal of Freedom by the nation's first Black president in 2011. Continue reading
Jul 27 Mayors want limits on federal agents, but more may go to Portland By Andrew Selsky, Aron Ranen, Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayors of six U.S. cities appealed Monday to Congress to make illegal for the federal government to deploy militarized federal agents to cities that don't want them, even as the Trump administration is considering sending… Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: Trump speaks at drug-making plant to tout COVID-19 vaccine development By Zeke Miller, Kevin Freking, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press “I heard very positive things,” Trump said, when asked about the timetable for bringing a vaccine to market, “but by the end of the year we think we’re in very good shape to be doing that.”… Continue reading
Jul 27 2 MLB games postponed as Miami Marlins deal with coronavirus outbreak By Associated Press The Marlins' home opener against Baltimore was called off, as was the New York Yankees' game at Philadelphia. The Yankees would have been in the same clubhouse the Marlins used last weekend. Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: Your questions on campaigns, conventions and Congress during COVID-19, answered By Courtney Vinopal Presidential campaigns have shifted into high gear even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grip the nation. But what does a campaign look like during a pandemic?… Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: Congressional leaders pay respects to Rep. John Lewis By Bill Barrow, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Lewis' family has asked members of the public not to travel from across the country to pay their respects. Instead, they suggested people pay virtual tribute online using the hashtags #BelovedCommunity or #HumanDignity. Continue reading
Jul 26 ProPublica posts NYPD records, bypassing judge's blockade By Associated Press Days after a federal judge paused the public release of New York City police disciplinary records, a news website has published a database containing complaint information for thousands of officers. Continue reading
Jul 26 White House pushes narrow virus aid; Pelosi blasts GOP delay By Lisa Mascaro, Darlene Superville, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday assailed Republican “disarray” over a new pandemic relief package as the White House suggested a narrower effort might be necessary, at least for now. Continue reading