Apr 29 How an algorithm that screens for child neglect could harden racial disparities By Sally Ho, Garance Burke, Associated Press Child welfare officials in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the cradle of Mister Rogers’ TV neighborhood, are using an algorithm to support agency workers as they make decisions meant to protect children from neglect. Continue reading
Apr 29 Georgia to seat special grand jury to investigate Trump election probe By Kate Brumback, Associated Press All eyes will be on Fulton County as a special grand jury is impaneled for an investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to pressure Georgia officials to overturn Joe Biden’s presidential election victory. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: White House says Putin should not take part in upcoming G20 summit in Indonesia By Associated Press White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says the Biden administration does not think Russian President Vladimir Putin should take part in the incoming G20 summit in Indonesia this fall. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Pelosi praises Biden request of $33 billion for Ukraine By News Desk and Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds a weekly news briefing on Friday following final passage to legislation that would streamline a World War II-era military lend-lease program to help Ukraine fight the Russian invasion. Continue reading
Apr 29 Independents favor the GOP right now, poll finds. Here’s why it matters By Laura Santhanam Current economic challenges, particularly inflation, have taken a toll not only on Democrats vying for their spots on Capitol Hill, but also on the one currently residing at the White House. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 5:21 New bill aims to use assets seized from wealthy Russians to arm and rebuild Ukraine By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn President Biden on Thursday said his administration was reviewing ways to convert assets seized from wealthy Russians with ties to Vladimir Putin and use them to help Ukraine with arms and reconstruction. New Jersey Rep. Tom Malinowski, a Democrat who… Continue watching
Apr 28 Canada lifts restrictions on gay men donating blood By Associated Press Health Canada has lifted restrictions on gay men donating blood, a move Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says is "good news for all Canadians" but took too long. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 6:13 A divided Congress grapples with rising gas prices, COVID relief and immigration By Lisa Desjardins, Tyriana Evans, Saher Khan Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill this week and were met with a growing list of legislative items to tackle. From funding for Ukraine to more COVID relief, there’s a lot they’re hoping to accomplish before the legislative calendar is upended… Continue watching
Apr 28 Top Democrats push for federal crackdown on price gouging By Matthew Daly, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Democratic leaders have announced an effort to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on oil and gas companies that engage in price gouging. Continue reading
Apr 28 FDA issues plan to ban menthol flavor in cigarettes, cigars By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Menthol is the only cigarette flavor that was not banned under the 2009 law that gave the FDA authority over tobacco products. The Biden administration has been under pressure from African American groups and health advocates to eliminate the flavor. Continue reading