May 22 Watch 7:57 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the Republican presidential candidates By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how Sen. Tim Scott's campaign announcement shakes up the Republican presidential race. Continue watching
May 22 Michigan governor signs red flag gun law, questions linger over enforcement By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The law is expected to take effect next spring and will allow family members, police, mental health professionals, roommates and former dating partners to petition a judge to remove firearms from those they believe pose an imminent threat. Continue reading
May 22 Here's what would happen to the global economy if the U.S. defaults on its debt By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press If the debt crisis roiling Washington were eventually to send the U.S. crashing into recession, America's economy would hardly sink alone. The repercussions of a first-ever default on the federal debt would quickly reverberate around the world. Continue reading
May 22 No agreement yet on debt ceiling, but McCarthy say he's optimistic after meeting By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Zeke Miller, Associated Press It's a crucial moment for the Democratic president and the Republican speaker, just 10 days before a looming deadline to raise the debt limit. Continue reading
May 22 Tipping Point: Agriculture on the brink -- A PBS NewsHour Special By Miles O'Brien As the world's population expands-- with some United Nations estimates saying it will reach nearly 10 billion people in the next three decades--as do concerns about how to feed the population sustainably. Continue reading
May 22 Why Biden is cautious about using the 14th Amendment to address the debt ceiling crisis By Zeke Miller, Josh Boak, Associated Press Biden has not ruled out using what he sees as an untested legal theory to ensure the country can meet its financial obligations if lawmakers don't act. But the president has said he's skeptical that it is a viable option. Continue reading
May 22 Here's what to know about Sen. Tim Scott, the newest 2024 GOP presidential candidate By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press As Sen. Tim Scott enters the 2024 GOP presidential field, he will be eager to introduce himself to voters who might not know much about him. He will be the first to say his Christian faith is an integral part… Continue reading
May 22 2 million killed, $4.3 trillion in damages from extreme weather over past half-century, UN agency says By Associated Press The stark recap from the World Meteorological Organization came as it opened its four-yearly congress among member countries, pressing the message that more needs to be done to improve alert systems for extreme weather events by a target date of… Continue reading
May 22 South Korea, EU agree to increase pressure on Russia, condemn North Korean missile tests By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Seoul after attending the weekend summit of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations in Japan. Continue reading
May 22 Biden, McCarthy to discuss debt limit as deadline to avoid default looms By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Washington is racing to strike a budget compromise and raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avert a potentially devastating federal default as soon as next week. Continue reading