Apr 24 WATCH: Biden thanks Tennessee 3 for 'standing up for our kids' By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Monday welcomed to the Oval Office the three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion for participating in gun control protests at their statehouse. Continue reading
Apr 24 Supporters of trans Montana lawmaker demand that the state legislature lets her speak By Amy Beth Hanson, Sam Metz, Associated Press When lawmakers voted to continue subjecting Zephyr to a gag order, denying her the chance to speak, the gallery made up of her supporters erupted, forcing legislative leaders to pause proceedings and clear the room. Continue reading
Apr 24 Las Vegas-to-California high-speed rail line gets bipartisan backing By Ken Ritter, Associated Press A bipartisan congressional group from Nevada and California is asking the Biden administration to fast-track federal funds for a private company to build a high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area. Continue reading
Apr 24 Cities look to revive downtowns by converting offices to housing By Mae Anderson, Ashraf Khalil, Michael Casey, Associated Press A growing number of developers are considering converting empty office towers into housing as part of an effort to revive struggling downtown business districts that emptied out during the pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 24 Migrants mount court challenge to UK-Rwanda deportation plan By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Several asylum-seekers and refugee groups have begun a court challenge to the British government's plan to send hundreds of migrants on a one-way trip to Rwanda. Continue reading
Apr 24 European nations commit to more wind energy production By Raf Cassert, Associated Press A group of Western European nations led by Germany and France are committing to massively ramp up the production of clean energy from wind turbines in the North Sea. Continue reading
Apr 24 China affirms ex-Soviet nations' sovereignty after ambassador comments By Associated Press The Chinese government says it respects the sovereignty of former Soviet Union republics after Beijing's ambassador to France caused an uproar in Europe by saying they aren't sovereign nations. Continue reading
Apr 24 5 wounded in ramming near Jerusalem market, Israeli police say By Alon Bernstein, Associated Press Israeli police say five people have been wounded in a car ramming attack near a popular market in Jerusalem as Israel celebrated its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers. Continue reading
Apr 24 Gov. Kelly vetoes bill to cut Kansas taxes by nearly $1.4 billion over 3 years By John Hanna, Associated Press Democratic Gov. Kelly has vetoed a bill to cut taxes in Kansas by nearly $1.4 billion over the next three years. Kelly told reporters Monday that she objected to a proposal included by conservative Republicans to impose a single-rate "flat"… Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Biden and Education Secretary Cardona honor 2023 Teachers of the Year By Josh Boak, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden honored the nation's best teachers Monday, saying they go above and beyond by providing food and supplies out of their own pockets and often find themselves “explaining the unexplainable, from banned books to duck-and-cover drills.”… Continue reading