Sep 29 Watch 9:57 How Democrats and Republicans are courting Hispanic and Latino voters ahead of midterms By Laura Barrón-López This year, Latino voters will be critical in deciding a number of key races that could determine the balance of power in Congress. For years, they have voted solidly Democratic, but the preferences of this diverse group are shifting. Progressive… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 4:53 Oklahoma City works to reform police force after Black Lives Matter protests By Amna Nawaz, Adam Kemp After the 2020 killing of George Floyd and nationwide protests for Black lives, calls for police reform echoed through communities. Among America’s large police departments, Oklahoma City ranked second in the country for the rate of people killed by officers. Continue watching
Sep 29 Finland bans entry to Russian tourists starting at midnight By Associated Press Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto told a news conference that the decision "aims to completely prevent Russian tourism to Finland and the related transit through Finland."… Continue reading
Sep 29 Senate passes stopgap bill to avert government shutdown, aid Ukraine By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate passed a short-term spending bill on Thursday that would avert a partial government shutdown and provide another infusion of military and economic aid to Ukraine as it seeks to repel Russia's brutal invasion. Continue reading
Sep 29 WATCH: Biden vows U.S. commitment to Pacific Islands at summit By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Darlene Superville, Associated Press The president addressed the leaders who gathered in Washington for a summit as the White House looks to improve relations in the Pacific amid growing U.S. concern about China’s growing military and economic influence. Continue reading
Sep 29 UK's Prime Minister Liz Truss defends economic plan that sent pound tumbling By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press British Prime Minister Liz Truss has defended her economic plan that roiled financial markets, saying she's willing to make "difficult decisions" to get the economy growing. Continue reading
Sep 29 Conservative activist Virginia Thomas appears for interview with Jan. 6 panel By Farnoush Amiri, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Conservative activist Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has appeared for a voluntary interview with the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection. Continue reading
Sep 29 WATCH: Biden outlines FEMA response plan after Hurricane Ian By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday said “our entire country hurts” along with the people of Florida after Hurricane Ian flooded communities across the state, knocking out electrical power and forcing people into shelters. Continue reading
Sep 29 WATCH: House committee holds hearing on harm done to patients from abortion restrictions By Associated Press An analysis released be the committee prior to the hearing says a Republican national abortion ban would take away reproductive freedom from nearly 64 million women across the country—roughly twice the number impacted by current state restrictions. Continue reading
Sep 28 Smith & Wesson sued over link to Chicago July 4 parade mass shooting By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press The 11 suits filed Wednesday cite the 22-year-old gunman accused of opening fire on a July Fourth parade in suburban Chicago and killing seven people. The lawsuits are the latest bid by mass shooting victims to hold gun manufacturers legally… Continue reading