Apr 24 Supreme Court's move on abortion pill in line with majority of Americans By Laura Santhanam "We're far from resolved in this country around abortion, and the courts are extremely busy."… Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 6:06 'Stand your ground' laws under scrutiny again after recent spate of shootings In the space of one week in April, four young, unarmed Americans were shot over simple, everyday mistakes: pulling into the wrong driveway, ringing the wrong doorbell, getting into the wrong car. These cases have reignited the debate over self-defense… Continue watching
Apr 23 NAACP sues Mississippi over 'separate and unequal policing' as state-run patrols expand By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press The NAACP warns that “separate and unequal policing” will return to Mississippi’s majority-Black capital under a state-run police department, and the civil rights organization is suing the governor and other officials over it. Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch 2:08 News Wrap: U.S. embassy urges Americans in Sudan to shelter in place In our news wrap Saturday, Sudan’s army says it’s helping evacuate foreigners as the battle for control of the nation enters its second week, Interior Secretary Haaland defended the Biden administration’s approval of the Willow oil project, a poll found… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch 6:17 Glitches plague CBP One app for asylum-seekers as Title 42 comes to an end By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson Migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border are told to use a mobile app to book an appointment, but the app has been plagued by errors since the Biden administration rolled it out in January. Wall Street Journal immigration reporter… Continue watching
Apr 22 Alabama governor ousts education director over book's stance on racism, inclusion By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced she replaced her director of early childhood education over the use of a teacher training book that the Republican governor denounced as teaching “woke concepts" because of language about inclusion and structural racism. Continue reading
Apr 22 More Republican candidates poised to join 2024 campaign By Jill Colvin, Associated Press A new wave of GOP White House hopefuls will begin entering the 2024 race as soon as this coming week after a monthslong lull. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 3:45 What's next for abortion pill legal battle as Supreme Court decision maintains access By John Yang The Supreme Court decided Friday to preserve access to the abortion drug mifepristone, for now. The pill will remain on the market while the Biden administration appeals a lower court ruling that would withdraw the Food and Drug Administration approval… Continue watching
Apr 21 Montana's House speaker has silenced a transgender lawmaker. Here's what to know By Amy Beth Hanson, Matthew Brown, Associated Press The latest high-profile example of state legislative leadership deciding who can be heard during statehouse debates is playing out in Montana where a transgender lawmaker was silenced by Republican leaders for a second day Friday. Here's what you need to know… Continue reading
Apr 21 Edward Lee chosen as guest chef for White House state dinner By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Chef Edward Lee says food, at its best, tells a story. And the story he wants told with the meal he's whipping up for next week's White House state dinner is of the deep connection between the United States and its ally… Continue reading