May 08 Simulation suggests 2020 census missed many noncitizens By Mike Schneider, Associated Press A number of noncitizens appear to have been missed in the 2020 census. That's according to results from a U.S. Census Bureau simulation that utilized records from government agencies instead of the survey-like responses used in the official once-a-decade tally… Continue reading
May 08 Watch 6:30 Closing arguments made in sexual assault civil case against Trump By Lisa Desjardins The jury has the case in E. Jean Carroll’s civil trial against former President Trump. After two weeks of testimony from Carroll and a handful of other witnesses, lawyers for both sides presented closing arguments Monday as jurors weigh whether… Continue watching
May 08 Illinois moves toward gender inclusivity as other states move away By Claire Savage, Associated Press Illinois lawmakers passed a trio of bills that would update existing laws to be more gender inclusive and add protections for LGBTQ marriages. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 10:26 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on end of Title 42 border policy and debt ceiling showdown By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the end of the Title 42 immigration order and the ongoing showdown over raising the debt… Continue watching
May 08 Jury hears final arguments in in rape trial against Trump By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Donald Trump's defense lawyer told jurors in New York City that they would have to believe the unbelievable to accept a columnist's claims that the former president sexually attacked her in a department store in 1996. Continue reading
May 08 Biden promises to veto any House GOP bill on border enforcement By Colleen Long, Stephen Groves, Associated Press The White House says President Joe Biden would veto a House GOP bill that aims to restrict asylum, build more border wall and cut a program that allows migrants a chance to stay in the U.S. lawfully. Continue reading
May 08 From data privacy to AI, here are new rules Congress is considering for tech companies By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Most Democrats and Republicans agree that the federal government should better regulate the biggest technology companies, particularly social media platforms. But there is very little consensus on how it should be done. Continue reading
May 08 ‘Outraged’ letter carriers demand action to stop increasing armed robberies By David Sharp, Associated Press Postal carriers have more worries than snow, rain or the gloom of night keeping them from their appointed rounds. These days, they're increasingly being robbed, often at gunpoint, from Maine to California. Continue reading
May 08 Lawsuit calls on Treasury Secretary Yellen to ignore ‘unconstitutional’ debt limit By Christopher Rugaber, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press A union of government employees has sued Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and President Joe Biden to try to stop them from complying with the law that limits the government's total debt, which the lawsuit contends is unconstitutional. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden, Congress continue debt ceiling fight By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press As President Joe Biden meets Tuesday with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other congressional leaders for the first time over the debt ceiling crisis, the options for easing out of the standoff are many. Continue reading