Sep 21 Medicaid coverage restored to about a half-million people after computer errors kicked them off By David A. Lieb, Associated Press All states are undertaking a massive review of Medicaid eligibility after they were prohibited from ending coverage for people during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 4:55 Why changes to clothing norms are a point of contention on Capitol Hill By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Alexa Gold The Senate is loosening its long-standing dress code requiring business attire, igniting a debate about clothing in the halls of Congress. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., known for wearing shorts and hooded sweatshirts around the Capitol, appreciates the change — but… Continue watching
Sep 21 Guatemalans rally on behalf of president-elect, demonstrating a will to defend democracy By Sonia Pérez D., Christopher Sherman, Associated Press Protests by thousands of Guatemalans this week supporting President-elect Bernardo Arévalo suggest that the efforts by some officials to derail his presidency have awakened a new will among many citizens to defend democracy. Continue reading
Sep 21 UN reports says West Bank settler violence has displaced over 1,100 Palestinians since last year By Julia Frankel, Associated Press Researchers say that as settlements expand under Netanyahu's far-right government and more newly established outposts are authorized, Palestinians living in villages nearby are experiencing unprecedented levels of violence. Continue reading
Sep 21 Kari Lake's 3rd trial to begin after unsuccessful lawsuit challenging her loss in 2022 Arizona governor's race By Associated Press The trial starting Thursday seeks to review ballot envelopes signed by approximately 1.3 million early voters in the state's most populous county. Continue reading
Sep 21 What you need to know about John Eastman's 2020 election charges By Justin Stabley Attorney John Eastman, who advised Donald Trump near the end of his presidency, was one of 18 people indicted alongside the former president for allegedly participating in a wide-ranging effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. Continue reading
Sep 21 VP Harris announces first steps to remove medical debt from people's credit scores By Josh Boak, Associated Press Harris says the action would improve the credit scores of millions of U.S. adults, making it easier for them to obtain an auto loan or a home mortgage. Continue reading
Sep 21 Massachusetts becomes first to ban purchase of single-use plastic bottles by state agencies By Associated Press Massachusetts buys about 100,000 of the plastic water bottles each year. The order bars all executive offices and agencies from purchasing single-use plastic bottles under 21 fluid ounces except in cases of emergency. Continue reading
Sep 21 Trudeau says he's not trying to 'provoke or cause problems' as India suspends visa services for Canada By Ashok Sharma, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press Ties between Ottawa and New Delhi have plunged to their lowest point in years after Trudeau said there were "credible allegations" of Indian involvement in the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader on its soil. Continue reading
Sep 21 What's behind the influx of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border? By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Migrants have always come to the U.S., but the immigration system now seems strained nationwide more than ever. The U.S. has had immigration surges before so what's different now, and why?… Continue reading