Sep 21 House Democrats reach deal on policing bills ahead of midterms By Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press A deal has been struck by the progressive and centrist factions of the Democratic caucus to bring a long-awaited policing bill to the House floor just weeks before the midterm elections. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 4:01 News Wrap: House votes on reform to electoral vote count, malaria outbreaks in Pakistan In our news wrap Wednesday, the House approved a bill to block future attempts at subverting presidential elections and close loopholes in the law, medical workers struggled to contain malaria outbreaks as mosquitoes breed in the wake of flooding in… Continue watching
Sep 21 Watch 6:27 Texas sheriff opens investigation into Florida flying migrants to Martha’s Vineyard By Stephanie Sy Outrage over Florida Governor Ron Desantis' decision to fly dozens of migrants to Martha's Vineyard last week has led to legal battles. Investigators in Texas say they believe the migrants were lured under false pretenses into boarding charter planes that… Continue watching
Sep 21 South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem sued over release of travel expense records By Stephen Groves, Associated Press South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is facing a lawsuit after her office refused to release expense records on five out-of-state trips this year to a liberal watchdog group. Continue reading
Sep 21 House passes electoral law overhaul in response to Jan. 6 By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump's failed attempt to remain in power. Continue reading
Sep 21 Key points from Vladimir Putin’s call-up speech By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued another grave warning to the West after his country's military suffered a series of embarrassing setbacks in Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 21 Ohio GOP House candidate misrepresented Air Force military service By Brian Slodysko, James Laporta, Associated Press Republican J.R. Majewski has campaigned in Ohio by presenting himself as an Air Force combat veteran who deployed to Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Military records and an Air Force accounting of his service tell a different story. Continue reading
Sep 21 U.S. Embassy in Cuba to process full immigrant visas in early 2023 By Associated Press The Biden administration says the U.S. Embassy in Cuba will begin processing full immigrant visas in early 2023. This will make it easier for Cubans to reunite with family members in the United States. Continue reading
Sep 21 WATCH: Fed raises key interest rate by three-quarters of a point By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3 percent to 3.25 percent, the highest level since early 2008. Continue reading
Sep 21 WATCH: House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on holding Russia accountable for crimes in Ukraine By Associated Press Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber subcommittee Chair William R. Keating said he hoped the hearing would help bring attention to the issue and "help bring Russian war criminals to justice."… Continue reading