Apr 13 Missouri House Republicans want to defund libraries. Here's why By Gabrielle Hays The proposal is not yet final; it must clear the state Senate. But for those who manage or use the state’s 160 library districts, especially in rural areas where services are not as robust, the threat feels real, librarians and… Continue reading
Apr 13 Biden says he's expanding health care access for Dreamers By Zeke Miller, Amanda Seitz, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press President Joe Biden says his administration is expanding eligibility for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchanges to hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children. Continue reading
Apr 13 California lawmakers cancel session after police say a man made 'credible threats' against Capitol By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press Authorities say the suspect who made threats against California's Capitol on Thursday shot a gun from his vehicle while driving through two Sacramento suburbs the night before. Continue reading
Apr 13 Jury selection begins in defamation lawsuit against Fox News By Randall Chase, Associated Press Jury selection has begun behind closed doors in a defamation lawsuit seeking to hold Fox News responsible for repeatedly airing false claims related to the 2020 presidential election. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Attorney General Garland announces arrest of suspect in military documents leak By Eric Tucker, Tara Copp, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press A Massachusetts Air National Guard member who has emerged as a main person of interest in the disclosure of highly classified military documents on the Ukraine war was taken into custody Thursday by federal agents, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced. Continue reading
Apr 13 France sees renewed protests against Macron's retirement age plan By Elaine Ganley, Jeffrey Schaeffer, Associated Press Protesters opposed to President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 are marching in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards. Continue reading
Apr 13 Norway expels 15 Russian diplomats suspected of espionage By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press Norway's government says it's expelling 15 Russian diplomats from the country because they were suspected of spying while working at the Russian Embassy in Oslo. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Kamala Harris announces federal investments in bridge infrastructure By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration is closing out a three-week push to highlight the benefits of infrastructure investments in local communities by awarding nearly $300 million to help repair or replace more than a dozen bridges across the country. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Pentagon hold briefing as the FBI investigates classified document leak By Eric Tucker, Tara Copp, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The FBI wants to question a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard in connection with the disclosure of classified military documents. Continue reading
Apr 13 State Rep. Justin Pearson reinstated to Tennessee House after expulsion By Jonathan Mattise, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press State Rep. Justin Pearson was sworn in outside the state Capitol on Thursday, a week after he and state Rep. Justin Jones were banished for a gun control protest on the floor of the House. Continue reading