May 24 How a debt default could affect you By Lisa Desjardins, Joshua Barajas Let's walk through what the debt ceiling is, why it was created, and who could be affected first if the U.S. defaults on its bills. Continue reading
May 24 Rhodes and other Oath Keepers will be sentenced for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack By Michael Kunzelman, Alanna Durkin, Associated Press They are the first Jan. 6 defendants sentenced for seditious conspiracy in a series of hearings that will set the standard for more punishments of far-right extremists to follow. Continue reading
May 24 GOP lawmakers pass new standards to ban books from Texas schools By Associated Press Critics say the standards set in the Texas bill are too vague, will snag books that are not inappropriate, and that materials dealing with LGBTQ+ subject matter are more likely to be targeted for bans. Continue reading
May 24 DeSantis set to launch 2024 presidential run in Twitter conversation with Elon Musk By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The 44-year-old Republican governor is an outspoken cultural conservative and long seen as Donald Trump's leading rival for the Republican nomination. Continue reading
May 24 Chief Justice Roberts says Supreme Court looking at ethics standards, provides no specifics By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Speaking at a law dinner where he was honored with an award Tuesday, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts provided no specifics but said the justices "are continuing to look at the things we can do to give practical effect… Continue reading
May 24 Concern about gun violence in American schools is on the rise, new poll shows By Laura Santhanam Four in 10 Americans think schools in their communities are not safe from gun violence, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
May 23 White House unveils new efforts to guide federally backed research of artificial intelligence By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Among the moves unveiled by the administration was a tweak to the United States' strategic plan on artificial intelligence research to add greater emphasis on international collaboration with allies. Continue reading
May 23 Montana bans people dressed in drag from reading to children in schools, libraries By Amy Beth Hanson, Associated Press The bill specifically bans people dressed in drag from reading to children in public schools or libraries. Under the law, such events can be banned even if there is no sexual component. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 6:08 Economist Mark Zandi on the potential impacts of the U.S. defaulting on its debt By William Brangham, Shoshana Dubnow The impact of the U.S. defaulting on its debt would be felt by many Americans. It could include suspension of Social Security checks or a loss of food stamp benefits, to name just a few. Many economists argue it would… Continue watching
May 23 South Carolina's only women senators resist new abortion restrictions up for debate By James Pollard, Associated Press The Republican-led state Senate on Tuesday is expected to debate a bill banning most abortions after an ultrasound detects cardiac activity, generally around six weeks and before most people know they are pregnant. Continue reading