Sep 26 WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price says 'our position has not changed' on Snowden By Associated Press Price's comments came Monday after Russia granted citizenship to Snowden, who fled prosecution after he revealed highly classified U.S. surveillance programs to capture communications and data from around the world. Continue reading
Sep 26 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks on Russian referendums in Ukraine territories By Associated Press A day before the voting ends on the Russian referendums in four Ukrainian territories, the White House underscored it is prepared to impose "swift and severe" economic costs on Russia if they annex the regions. Continue reading
Sep 26 How a right-wing party of neo-fascist roots became poised to lead Italy By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The Brothers of Italy party has won the most votes in Italy's national election. Continue reading
Sep 26 Pfizer asks FDA for approval to expand omicron booster to 5- to 11-year-olds By Associated Press Pfizer is asking the Food and Drug Administration to expand use of its updated COVID-19 booster shot to children ages 5 to 11. Continue reading
Sep 26 Bills would curtail Congressional objections at future Jan. 6 vote counts By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Members of Congress have officially objected to the results in four of the last six presidential elections. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 6:35 Rep. Zoe Lofgren on what to expect in this week's Jan. 6 hearing The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will hold at least one more public hearing this week before concluding its work. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a member of that committee, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch 6:56 A look at Florida's major races ahead of the midterms With the midterms 44 days away, we're taking a closer look at some of the most competitive races around the country. Democrat and Republican political strategists Steve Schale and Al Cardenas join Geoff Bennett to discuss Florida’s hotly contested races… Continue watching
Sep 24 EPA launches new office to distribute $3 billion in environmental justice grants By Hannah Schoenbaum Associated Press/Report for America President Joe Biden’s top environment official visited what is widely considered the birthplace of the environmental justice movement Saturday to unveil a national office that will distribute $3 billion in block grants to underserved communities burdened by pollution. Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch 6:23 Attorney discusses migrants' lawsuit against Florida Gov. DeSantis Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a class action lawsuit for flying roughly 50 migrants unannounced from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, without food, shelter or resources planned. The suit says that DeSantis and other individuals defrauded vulnerable immigrants to advance… Continue watching
Sep 24 Gender divide prominent as male-dominated legislatures debate abortion By Leah Willingham, Associated Press A stark gender divide has emerged in debates unfolding in Republican-led states including West Virginia, Indiana and South Carolina following the U.S. Supreme Court’s June decision to end constitutional protections for abortion. Continue reading