Jun 08 Watch 8:35 Lessons and takeaways from Tuesday's primaries and what lies ahead for both parties There were intense and expensive contests up and down the ballot and across the country in Tuesday's primary elections as voters hit the polls in seven states. But the recall of a progressive district attorney in San Francisco is now… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 8:52 Woodward and Bernstein reflect on the parallels between Watergate and the Capitol attack Next week is the 50th anniversary of the break-in at Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, an event that would bring down a U.S. president. The reporters at the heart of uncovering the Watergate scandal have reissued their book "All… Continue watching
Jun 08 WATCH: President Biden calls on states to combat gun violence By Associated Press Biden was speaking to reporters just before he boarded Air Force One, heading to Los Angeles to participate in the Summit of the Americas. Continue reading
Jun 08 Interior Department to phase out single-use plastics at national parks By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Interior Department says it will phase out sales of plastic water bottles and other single-use products at national parks and on other public lands over the next decade, targeting a major source of U.S. pollution. Continue reading
Jun 08 How to watch the Jan. 6 hearings By Lisa Desjardins, Joshua Barajas The Jan. 6 committee is laying out findings from their nearly yearlong investigation into the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Here's a quick guide on how to watch the next hearings. Continue reading
Jun 08 Supreme Court limits suing officials over rights violations By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court is limiting when someone can sue for a violation of their rights by a federal official. The justices sided with the government in a case involving the owner of a notorious inn on the U.S.-Canada border. Continue reading
Jun 08 WATCH: Biden, Harris deliver inaugural remarks for 9th Summit of the Americas By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press Migration has taken center stage at an assembly of Western Hemisphere leaders in Los Angeles. Leaders are expected to agree on a call to action that supporters hope will guide countries as they host people fleeing violence and persecution. Continue reading
Jun 08 Gavin Newsom overwhelmingly wins California primary By Adam Beam, Associated Press Newsom is the overwhelming favorite to win a second term just a year after surviving a recall election. He will run on a progressive agenda that includes stricter gun laws and enhanced abortion services. Continue reading
Jun 08 The Jan. 6 hearings are starting. How do public hearings differ from investigations? By Claire Leavitt, The Conversation On the eve of public hearings held by Congress’ January 6 investigative committee, a former oversight staffer for the House of Representatives explains what such hearings aim to accomplish. Continue reading
Jun 08 WATCH: House Republicans hold briefing to oppose new gun laws in response to recent mass shootings By Associated Press House Republican members of the Second Amendment Caucus renewed their attacks on Democratic plans to advance legislation to place more restrictions on gun rights. Continue reading