May 16 What is ‘great replacement theory’ and how does it fuel racist violence? By David Bauder, Associated Press Investigators are still piecing together the motives of the mass shooter who killed 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, this weekend. But authorities aren't hesitating to call it a racially motivated attack. Continue reading
May 16 McDonald’s to sell its 850 restaurants in Russia By David Koenig, Associated Press The fast food giant pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war, saying holding on to its business in Russia "is no longer tenable, nor is it consistent with McDonald's values."… Continue reading
May 16 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds briefing after Biden orders troop redeployment to Somalia By Ben Fox, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Biden has signed an order to redeploy hundreds of U.S. troops to Somalia to counter the Islamic extremist rebel group al-Shabab. It's an effort that American military leaders said had been hampered by Trump's late-term decision to withdraw forces. Continue reading
May 16 WATCH: GOP splinters over $40 billion supplemental funding for Ukraine By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Signs of Republican resistance are mounting over a $40 billion aid package to Ukraine. It's a reemergence of the Trump-led isolationist wing of the GOP coming at a crucial moment as Ukraine desperately battles the Russian invasion. Continue reading
May 16 U.S. COVID deaths hit 1 million less than 3 years into the pandemic By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has hit 1 million, less than 2 1/2 years into the outbreak. That is a once-unimaginable figure that only hints at the multitudes of loved ones and friends staggered by grief and frustration. Continue reading
May 16 WATCH: Buffalo shooting now about politics, but ‘need to uproot evil,’ White House says By Associated Press The White House's Karine Jean-Pierre holds her first news briefing on Monday as the new press secretary. Continue reading
May 16 WATCH: President Biden awards public safety officers Medals of Valor By Associated Press Last week, Biden said his administration's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package is boosting public safety by investing in police departments. Continue reading
May 16 Biden offers companies logistic support to ease infant formula shortage By Zeke Miller, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press President Joe Biden is offering formula manufacturers and retailers transportation and logistics support to ease the nationwide shortage of baby formula. Continue reading
May 15 Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman recovering from stroke By Marc Levy, Steve Peoples, Associated Press The 52-year-old Fetterman, who confirmed that he had been hospitalized all weekend, insisted the health emergency wasn't slowing his campaign. But the stunning revelation, two days before Pennsylvania’s primary, created a cloud of uncertainty over the Democratic front-runner’s candidacy. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 8:06 Democrats shift messaging ahead of midterm elections to paint Republicans as too extreme By Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz Democrats are crafting a new message as they grapple with how to position themselves in November’s midterm elections, in which rising inflation and gas prices remain the biggest obstacles. President Biden has been testing his new messaging strategy while drawing… Continue watching