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
May 26 Regulators take aim at rapidly developing AI technology to protect consumers and workers By Cora Lewis, Associated Press The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau says it will hold companies responsible for using the technology in ways that comply with existing regulation. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 5:11 Texas lawmakers move to impeach state's controversial attorney general By Ali Rogin, Matt Loffman Bribery, dereliction of duty, obstruction of justice. Those are just some of the allegations against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after a months-long investigation led by members of his own party. The Republican has faced years of scandal but now… Continue watching
May 26 Jill Biden to promote empowerment for women, youth on trip to Mideast, North Africa, Europe By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The first lady's office says she'll depart Wednesday on a six-day trip that will take her to Jordan, Egypt, Morocco and Portugal. Biden will focus throughout on education, and empowering women and young people. Continue reading