Politics

These states are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

The governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina on Friday joined the growing list of Democratic officials who have signed orders intended to ensure most residents can receive COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies without individual prescriptions.

Missouri Senate passes Trump-backed redistricting plan that could give Republicans another U.S. House seat

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

The plan goes to Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe for his expected signature to make it law. But opponents immediately announced a referendum petition that, if successful, could force a statewide vote on the new map.

ICE officer shoots and kills suspect who dragged officer with car near Chicago, DHS says

By Rebecca Santana, Christine Fernando, Associated Press

The department said the man refused orders from the officers and instead drove his car at them.

How recent political violence in the U.S. fits into ‘a long, dark history’

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk follows numerous instances of political violence.

Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer argues that the country is in a different place than it was in March, when he vigorously argued against a shutdown, and he says he believes Republicans and President Donald Trump will be held responsible…

WATCH: Kirk killing is ‘our moment’ to choose a darker or brighter future, Utah’s Cox says

By Associated Press

Gov. Spencer Cox, R-Utah, called social media a "cancer on our society right now" during a Friday news conference on the suspect in custody for the killing of Charlie Kirk.

What to know after Brazil’s Bolsonaro is convicted and sentenced for coup attempt

By Mauricio Savarese, Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Associated Press

He is the first former president found guilty of trying to overturn an election in the country with the largest economy in Latin America. Bolsonaro has always denied wrongdoing.

Kavanaugh says no one has too much power in U.S. system. Critics see Supreme Court bowing to Trump

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Invoking the list of grievances against King George III that the nation’s founders included in the Declaration of Independence, Kavanaugh said Thursday the framers of the Constitution were set on avoiding the concentration of power.

Live updates: Suspect in custody for Charlie Kirk shooting

By Associated Press

The suspect in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old from Utah, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. Authorities have identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson, said the official, who spoke on the…

South Korean workers return home after days in detention following US immigration raid

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

Their roundup and the U.S. release of video showing some Korean workers shackled with chains around their hands, ankles and waists have caused public outrage and a sense of betrayal in South Korea, a key U.S. ally.