Mar 10 DeSantis backing stricter abortion ban in Florida By Geoff Mulvihill, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press TALLAHASSE, Fla. (AP) — A stricter abortion ban under consideration for Florida could have practical implications for women throughout the South and political implications for Gov. Ron DeSantis. Continue reading
Mar 10 House votes unanimously to declassify U.S. intelligence info about origins of COVID-19 By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The House has voted unanimously to declassify U.S. intelligence information about the origins of COVID-19. Continue reading
Mar 10 WATCH: Biden hails economic progress after U.S. added 311,000 jobs in February By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press America’s employers added a substantial 311,000 jobs in February, fewer than January’s huge gain but enough to keep pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates aggressively to fight inflation. Continue reading
Mar 10 Trump invited to testify on Stormy Daniels payments before NY grand jury, lawyer says By Michael Sisak, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump has been invited to testify next week before a New York grand jury that has been investigating hush money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign. Continue reading
Mar 10 U.S. economy adds 311,000 jobs in February despite Fed’s rate hikes By Chris Rugaber, Associated Press America's employers added a substantial 311,000 jobs in February, fewer than January's huge gain but easily enough to keep pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates aggressively to fight inflation. Continue reading
Mar 10 WATCH: Treasury Secretary Yellen testifies on proposed Biden budget at House hearing By Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak, Associated Press Republican lawmakers grilled Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Friday over President Joe Biden’s proposal and aired other grievances about the administration. Continue reading
Mar 09 Kim Jong Un supervises North Korean troops simulating an attack on South By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised a live-fire artillery drill simulating an attack on a South Korean airfield and called for his troops to be ready to respond to the enemies' "frantic war preparation moves."… Continue reading
Mar 09 Belarus passes law to execute officials convicted of treason By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press The authoritarian leader of Belarus has signed a bill introducing capital punishment for state officials and military personnel convicted of high treason. Continue reading
Mar 09 Anxiety, fear fill West Virginia transgender health care clinic By Leah Willingham, Associated Press Doctors in West Virginia say transgender health care that could soon be banned in the state is just as essential as the other lifesaving services they provide. Continue reading
Mar 09 Watch 7:01 Unpacking Biden’s budget plan and its chances of becoming law with a divided Congress By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura Lawmakers are making political and financial calculations Thursday after President Biden released his $6.9 trillion budget plan for 2024. The White House proposal calls for raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans to invest in the working class. NPR White House… Continue watching