May 28 What’s next in the historic fight over Texas Attorney General Paxton’s impeachment By Jim Vertuno, Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press The intraparty brawl in the nation's largest conservative state is far from over. The Republican-controlled Senate will hold a trial of Paxton next, and he and his allies hope conservatives there will save him. Continue reading
May 28 What’s in and what’s out of the debt ceiling deal between Biden and McCarthy By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement in principle on legislation to increase the nation’s borrowing authority and avoid a federal default. A look at what’s in and out of the deal, based on what’s known so far. Continue reading
May 27 VP Harris makes history as 1st woman to give West Point commencement speech By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris, the first woman to deliver a commencement speech at West Point, lauded graduating cadets Saturday for their noble sacrifice in serving their country, but noted they were entering an “unsettled world” because of Russian aggression and… Continue reading
May 27 Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday, continues to advise on global affairs By Brian P. D. Hannon, Associated Press Former diplomat and presidential adviser Henry Kissinger marks his 100th birthday on Saturday, outlasting many of his political contemporaries who guided the U.S. through one of its most tumultuous periods including the presidency of Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War. Continue reading
May 27 GOP negotiators are ‘closer to an agreement’ on debt limit, but no deal yet, McCarthy says By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Saturday that Republican negotiators were “closer to an agreement” that would resolve the looming debt crisis, but had not reached a deal with President Joe Biden. Continue reading
May 27 Texas House votes to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton By Acacia Coronado, Jim Vertuno, Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press Texas’ GOP-led House of Representatives impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust. Continue reading
May 27 The Supreme Court just narrowed protection for wetlands, leaving many valuable ecosystems at risk By Albert C. Lin, The Conversation For the last 45 years, the EPA has required discharge permits in wetlands “adjacent” to water bodies, even if a dune, levee or other barrier separated the two. The Sackett decision upends that approach, leaving tens of millions of acres at… Continue reading
May 26 Guatemala’s top court ends candidacy of another presidential hopeful 1 month before the vote By Associated Press Guatemala's top court has blocked the candidacy of yet another presidential hopeful, this time ending the campaign of poll leader Carlos Pineda for alleged violations of electoral law. Pineda is the third presidential candidate ruled ineligible. Continue reading
May 26 Brazilian president says UN will hold 2025 climate conference in Brazil By Associated Press Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Brazil would hold the conference, known as COP 30, in the Para state city of Belem in the heart of the Brazilian rainforest. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 5:17 Debt ceiling deadline now June 5, giving more time for negotiations By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura Ten days now stand between the U.S. and a catastrophic default on debt. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's new estimate moves the so-called "X-date" back to June 5. Even if lawmakers were to reach a deal Friday night, they still may… Continue watching