Apr 11 Dems select Chicago for 2024 convention By Will Weissert, Associated Press Chicago is solidly Democratic, as is Illinois. But holding the party’s presidential nominating gathering in such a pro-union city again demonstrates Biden’s commitment to organized labor — which will be critical to his bid to win a second term in… Continue reading
Apr 11 Biden signs bipartisan congressional resolution, ending COVID national emergency By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic ended Monday as President Biden signed a resolution to bring it to a close after three years — weeks before it was set to expire alongside a separate public health… Continue reading
Apr 11 WATCH: Blinken and Austin hold briefing after meeting with Filipino counterparts By Jim Gomez, Associated Press Secretary of State Blinken and Defense Secretary Austin held a news briefing as American and Filipino forces on Tuesday launched their largest combat exercises in decades in the Philippines and its waters across the disputed South China Sea. Continue reading
Apr 10 Judges block Tennessee Republican move to cut Nashville council in half By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press A panel of judges has temporarily blocked a new requirement passed by state Republican lawmakers that would cut the Democratic-leaning city of Nashville's Metropolitan Council in half, from 40 members to 20. Continue reading
Apr 10 Indiana Senate backs bill requiring teachers to notify parents of student name, pronoun changes By Arleigh Rodgers, Associated Press The Republican-dominated state Senate voted 37-12 on Monday to advance a House bill that some worry could out transgender kids to their families. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 6:51 Conflicting rulings by federal judges leaves state of abortion pill in limbo By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman Dueling decisions from federal judges over the FDA's approval of mifepristone, one of the main medications used to provide abortions, mark the latest flash point in the fight over reproductive rights. The two decisions are the most significant abortion rulings… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 8:28 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the politics of abortion, guns and democracy By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter return and join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including three big issues that will play a big role in the 2024 campaign. Continue watching
Apr 10 Nashville governing council votes to return Rep. Justin Jones to Tennessee House after expulsion By Jonathan Mattise, Travis Loller, Associated Press Nashville's governing council voted Monday to send Justin Jones straight back to the Legislature. The other lawmaker, Justin Pearson, could be reappointed Wednesday. Continue reading
Apr 10 UN food agency says $800 million urgently needed for Afghanistan By Associated Press The U.N. food agency says it urgently needs $800 million for the next six months to help Afghans, with the country at the highest risk of famine in a quarter of a century. Continue reading
Apr 10 U.S. officially calls Wall Street Journal reporter in Russia 'wrongfully detained' By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The designation elevates the case of Evan Gershkovich in the U.S. government hierarchy and means that a dedicated State Department office will take the lead on securing his release. Continue reading