Dec 05 Watch 7:32 Supreme Court hears case pitting gay rights against religious freedom By John Yang The rights of same-sex couples are once again before the U.S. Supreme Court. Justices on Monday heard arguments in a case that wrestles with the blurred lines separating free speech, religious beliefs and discrimination. John Yang looks at the history… Continue watching
Dec 05 Watch 7:54 Candidates make final push in Georgia with critical Senate seat on the line By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori Georgians on Tuesday will decide the final uncalled race of the 2022 midterm elections. The runoff contest between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker comes after neither received a majority of the vote in November. Unlike last year,… Continue watching
Dec 05 Watch 9:38 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Georgia’s Senate race, Trump’s comments on the Constitution 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 the Georgia runoff election for U.S. Senate, Republicans’ reactions to former President Trump's comments about suspending… Continue watching
Dec 05 U.S., EU agree to intensify talks over ‘green subsidies’ dispute By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The United States and European Union have agreed to intensify talks to resolve EU concerns over major subsidies for American companies contained in a U.S. clean energy law. Continue reading
Dec 05 Former Miami congressman David Rivera arrested in Venezuela probe By Joshua Goodman, Terry Spencer, Associated Press A former Miami Republican congressman who signed a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela's socialist government has been arrested in connection to an ongoing federal criminal investigation. Continue reading
Dec 05 Same-sex couples still wary despite federal marriage rights bill By Tammy Webber, Associated Press Same-sex couples say they're happy that Congress is moving quickly to ensure nationwide recognition of gay marriage. But they're also upset that it's necessary seven years after the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed it as a constitutional right. Continue reading
Dec 05 Sudan’s generals, pro-democracy group sign deal to end crisis By Ashraf Idris, Associated Press Sudan's coup leaders and the main pro-democracy group have signed a deal to establish a civilian-led transitional government following the military takeover last year. Continue reading
Dec 05 Michael Avenatti sentenced to 14 years in California fraud case By Amy Taxin, Associated Press Incarcerated lawyer Michael Avenatti has been sentenced in Southern California to 14 years in federal prison for cheating his clients out of millions of dollars. Continue reading
Dec 05 2022 Georgia Senate Runoff Election Results By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Georgia election results and maps for the 2022 Senate runoff elections. Continue reading
Dec 05 Arizona certifies 2022 election results despite GOP complaints By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Arizona's top officials have certified the midterm election results. The governor, secretary of state, attorney general and chief justice signed off on the election results Monday. Continue reading