Mar 20 Biden impeachment faces pressure as Republicans divided on level of support By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee has signaled an interest in taking the inquiry in another direction, including potential criminal referrals of alleged Biden family wrongdoing to the Justice Department for possible prosecution. Continue reading
Mar 20 Alabama lawmakers approve bills restricting absentee ballot collection and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts By Kim Chandler, Associated Press The Alabama legislation would prohibit universities, K-12 school systems and state agencies from sponsoring DEI programs, defined under the bill as classes, training, programs and events where attendance is based on a person's race, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin… Continue reading
Mar 20 Trump says he will support national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Donald Trump says he is open to a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy. Continue reading
Mar 20 1 of 6 former officers in Mississippi gets 40 years for racist torture of 2 Black men By Michael Goldberg, Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press All six of the former officers pleaded guilty, admitting that they subjected Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker to numerous acts of racist torture in January 2023 after a neighbor complained that the men were staying in a home… Continue reading
Mar 20 Texas plan to arrest migrants is back on hold after briefly taking effect By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press Before a divided U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday let the state law take effect while a legal challenge plays out, some sheriffs were ready to relish an unprecedented state expansion into border enforcement, while others were reluctant. Continue reading
Mar 19 Trump wins Arizona primary, AP says By News Desk Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Arizona. Continue reading
Mar 19 Biden wins Arizona primary, AP says By News Desk Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Arizona. Continue reading
Mar 19 Trump wins Kansas primary, AP says By News Desk Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Kansas. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 2:37 Supreme Court clears way for Texas police to arrest and deport migrants By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for Texas to enforce a controversial immigration law that allows state officials to arrest and deport migrants who cross the border illegally. Challenges to the law are not over as the justices sent… Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch 5:28 News Wrap: Other races get attention as 5 states hold primaries In our news wrap Tuesday, both candidates have clinched their presidential nominations but other races are getting attention as voters in five states vote in primaries, congressional negotiators worked on bills needed to avert a government shutdown, former Trump adviser… Continue watching