Apr 13 Court maintains abortion pill access but tightens restrictions By Paul J. Weber, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The decision late Wednesday temporarily narrowed a ruling by a lower court judge in Texas that had completely blocked the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the nation’s most commonly used method of abortion. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Biden encourages U.S. and Ireland to 'dream together' By Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday met with Ireland's top leaders, speaking of shared values between the two nations and the opportunities that lay ahead, while praising the nation for its humanitarian work welcoming Ukrainian refugees. Continue reading
Apr 13 Feinstein requests Judiciary Committee replacement amid health absence By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Feinstein said complications have delayed her recovery and she provided no date for her return to Washington. Continue reading
Apr 13 Trump to sit for second deposition in New York attorney general's lawsuit By Associated Press Former President Donald Trump was scheduled to meet Thursday with lawyers for Attorney General Letitia James, who sued Trump last year. Her lawsuit claims Trump misled banks and others about the value of his assets. Continue reading
Apr 12 Arkansas governor signs bill requiring parental permission for social media By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Arkansas on Wednesday became the second state to restrict social media use by children, as Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders approved legislation requiring minors to get their parents' permission to create a new account. Continue reading
Apr 12 Arizona House expels GOP lawmaker who presented unproven accusations By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press The Arizona House of Representatives has expelled a Republican lawmaker who organized a presentation by someone who made unsubstantiated accusations that a wide range of public officials took bribes from a Mexican drug cartel. Continue reading
Apr 12 Watch 4:39 News Wrap: Memphis commissioners vote to return Justin Pearson to Tennessee House In our news wrap Wednesday, county commissioners in Memphis voted to return expelled lawmaker Justin Pearson to the Tennessee state legislature, former President Trump is suing his former attorney Michael Cohen, thousands in Indiana were under evacuation orders as a… Continue watching
Apr 12 Watch 9:02 Biden visits Ireland to promote peace, push for economic growth By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Zeba Warsi President Biden is on a four-day tour of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. The pact ended decades of conflict in Ireland known as The Troubles. But the president's visit… Continue watching
Apr 12 Trump sues former lawyer Michael Cohen, a key witness in criminal case By Larry Neumeister, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump has sued the key witness in his criminal case, accusing one-time lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen of "vast reputational harm" for talking publicly about the hush-money payments at the heart of the case. Continue reading
Apr 12 Watch 7:34 Analysis shows Russian and Chinese-backed efforts to sow division after Trump indictment By Laura Barrón-López, Kyle Midura, Tess Conciatori A week after the arraignment of Donald Trump, we’re learning new details about a covert effort by Russian and Chinese-backed actors aimed at sowing division among the American electorate and increasing distrust in institutions. Laura Barrón-López discussed the findings with… Continue watching