Sep 23 Texas Gov. Abbott, AG Paxton sued by family of Black student suspended for his hairstyle By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press The family of a Black high school student in Texas who was suspended over his dreadlocks filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Saturday against the state's governor and attorney general, alleging they failed to enforce a new law outlawing discrimination… Continue reading
Sep 23 The government is headed for a shutdown. Who's affected and what happens next? By Stephen Groves, Associated Press The federal government is heading toward a shutdown as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending. Here's a look at what's ahead if the government shuts down on Oct. 1. Continue reading
Sep 23 WATCH: 2023 United Nations General Assembly - Day 5 By Edith M. Lederer, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press It's Day 5 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York. Continue reading
Sep 22 Zelenskyy speaks before Canadian Parliament to shore up support for Ukraine By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Zelenskyy flew into Canada's capital late on Thursday after meetings with President Joe Biden and lawmakers in Washington. Continue reading
Sep 22 U.S. contractor originally from Ethiopia arrested on espionage charges, Justice Department says By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The contractor is identified as Abraham Teklu Lemma; he had a top secret security clearance and access to classified information through contracting positions with the departments of State and Justice. Continue reading
Sep 22 What to know about California's new proposed rules for property insurance companies By Adam Beam, Associated Press California's insurance commissioner says he will write new rules for insurers in the nation's most populous state. Ricardo Lara's announcement on Thursday comes after state lawmakers failed to agree on a new law for insurance companies. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 6:47 Menendez indictment, shutdown scramble roil Capitol Hill By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura On Capitol Hill, the fact that Congress is facing a looming government shutdown was perhaps not Friday’s biggest news headline; New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat and powerful committee chair, was indicted on federal corruption charges. William Brangham talks… Continue watching
Sep 22 Who's Bob Menendez? New Jersey's senator charged with corruption has faced similar accusations before By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Sen. Bob Menendez's defense against new federal corruption charges against him, his wife and business associates Friday, revealed he's adopting the same defiant stance he took when he faced federal accusations nearly a decade ago. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 5:37 What you need to know about the new federal gun violence prevention office By Laura Barrón-López, Karina Cuevas President Joe Biden on Friday announced the creation of the first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, which will be overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris and aimed at curbing the national epidemic of firearm violence. William Brangham talks to… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch 6:00 New investigation links Justice Thomas to Koch network fundraiser events By William Brangham, Ian Couzens Another new investigation by Pro Publica raises serious questions over undisclosed connections between Justice Clarence Thomas and powerful people who have brought cases before the Supreme Court. William Brangham talks to ProPublica’s Joshua Kaplan about Thomas’ attendance at a Koch… Continue watching