May 18 WATCH: Vice President Harris says rule of law is ‘strained’ in commencement address at U.S. Coast Guard Academy By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris told the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's graduating cadets that they are starting their service at a crucial moment for the world, a period in history when the “rule of law is strained” and “fundamental principles are under threat.”… Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: White House COVID task force says parts of U.S. may see mask guidance By Zeke Miller, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press COVID-19 cases are increasing in the United States – and could get even worse over the coming months, federal health officials warned Wednesday in urging areas hardest hit to consider reissuing calls for indoor masking. Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: House Judiciary hearing on abortion care access By News Desk The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on abortion care access Wednesday following a failed attempt last week by the Senate to pass legislation codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law. Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: Preparations for winter needed now for Ukraine’s refugees, migration body says. By News Desk The House Foreign Affairs committee holds a roundtable Wednesday on the Ukrainian refugee crisis. Continue reading
May 17 Madison Cawthorn concedes in North Carolina Republican primary By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press Cawthorn faced negative publicity for speeding and gun violations, as well as for calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “thug.” And his initial decision to run for reelection elsewhere — only to switch back — didn’t sit well with many… Continue reading
May 17 Trump pick Doug Mastriano wins Pennsylvania GOP primary By Associated Press Doug Mastriano has won the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania governor, overcoming an eleventh-hour push by the state’s GOP political establishment to consolidate support around an alternative in the crowded primary. Continue reading
May 17 Craig Greenberg wins Democratic nod for Louisville mayor soon after surviving shooting attempt By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Associated Press Craig Greenberg has won the Democratic primary for mayor of Louisville, months after surviving a shooting attempt at a campaign office. Continue reading
May 17 McGarvey wins Democrat nomination for U.S. House in Kentucky By Associated Press Kentucky state Sen. Morgan McGarvey has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Democratic Rep. John Yarmuth. Continue reading
May 17 John Fetterman wins Pennsylvania Senate primary days after stroke By Associated Press Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has won the state’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate just days after suffering a stroke. Continue reading
May 17 Josh Shapiro wins unopposed Democratic primary for Pennsylvania governor By Associated Press Pennsylvania Democrats have made their choice for governor official, handing the nomination to second-term state Attorney General Josh Shapiro. Continue reading