Apr 26 WATCH: Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces 2024 presidential run By Andrew DeMillo, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Asa Hutchinson has formally launched his Republican campaign for president in his hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas. Continue reading
Apr 26 Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleging ‘targeted campaign’ of retaliation By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Disney is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the Republican's takeover of its theme park district, alleging Wednesday that the governor waged a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" after the company opposed a law critics call "Don't Say Gay."… Continue reading
Apr 26 Medal of Honor recipient’s remains identified 73 years after Korean War By Colleen Long, Associated Press The remains of a U.S. Army corporal killed during the Korean War and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor have been identified, 73 years after he went missing. Continue reading
Apr 26 E. Jean Carroll, writer who accused Trump of rape, testifies in defamation trial By Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press As Carroll took the stand to describe the alleged 1996 attack, Trump, from afar, repeated his insistence that Carroll’s claim is utter fiction. He wrote on his social media site that the case “is a made-up scam,” and more. Continue reading
Apr 26 New Washington law bans sale of some semi-automatic rifles. It’s already facing a legal challenge By Lisa Baumann, Manuel Valdes, Associated Press Gov. Jay Inslee and state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, both Democrats, pushed for the Democratic-controlled Washington Legislature to pass the ban on many semi-automatic weapons this session after years of failed attempts. Continue reading
Apr 26 Transgender lawmaker banned from Montana House floor for rest of 2023 session By Amy Beth Hanson, Sam Metz, Matthew Brown, Associated Press Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her. Continue reading
Apr 26 McCarthy works to unite House GOP on debt ceiling bill in late-night changes By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press House Republicans have made post-midnight changes to their sweeping debt ceiling package to win over holdouts. Continue reading
Apr 26 Senate Health Committee advances Julie Su for secretary of labor By Associated Press President Joe Biden’s nomination for the next labor secretary, Julie Su, has advanced through a Senate committee. Continue reading
Apr 26 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case on whether the state can keep profits of tax foreclosure sales By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court seemed likely Wednesday to give a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman another day in court to try to recoup some money after the county kept the entire $40,000 when it sold her condominium over a small unpaid tax bill. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 11:18 Biden touts accomplishments and vision as he officially launches reelection campaign By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman President Joe Biden formally announced that he is running for a second term. In Tuesday's announcement, Biden echoed familiar themes from his 2020 campaign. He said the country is still in a battle for the soul of the nation and… Continue watching