Apr 25 Watch 9:18 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s influence on the GOP NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the midterm elections season and Republican ties to the lie that the 2020 election was stolen. Continue watching
Apr 25 Florida governor signs bill creating election police unit By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The law creates an Office of Election Crimes and Security under the Florida Department of State to review fraud allegations and conduct preliminary investigations. Continue reading
Apr 25 Jurors reject array of defenses at Capitol riot trials By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press So far, all three juries to decide a Capitol riot case convicted each defendant of all charges. Continue reading
Apr 25 Biden nominates Bridget Brink as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine By Chris Megerian, Associated Press The U.S. hasn't had a permanent ambassador to Ukraine since Marie Yovanovitch was forced out by President Donald Trump in 2019, and Biden was slow to name his own nominee. Continue reading
Apr 25 Tennessee governor signs transgender athlete ban in girls’ sports By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation that will add harsh penalties against public schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports. Continue reading
Apr 25 Elon Musk reaches agreement to acquire Twitter for about $44 billion By Tom Krisher, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press The outspoken Tesla CEO, the world's wealthiest person, has said he wants to buy Twitter because he thinks it's not living up to its potential as a platform for "free speech."… Continue reading
Apr 25 Hunter Biden is a prime target of investigation if Republicans win Congress By Nomaan Merchant, Farnoush Amiri, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Republicans are laying the groundwork to make Hunter Biden and his business dealings a central target of their investigative and oversight efforts. Continue reading
Apr 25 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks on Musk Twitter deal, Ukraine efforts By Associated Press The White House won't directly comment on Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, but stressed that President Joe Biden believes that "tech platforms must be held accountable for harms they cause."… Continue reading
Apr 25 Judge finds Donald Trump in contempt of court in New York legal fight By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A New York judge has found former President Donald Trump in contempt of court for failing to adequately respond to a subpoena issued by the state's attorney general as part of a civil investigation into his business dealings. Continue reading
Apr 25 WATCH: Biden welcomes Stanley Cup champions, Tampa Bay Lightning, to the White House By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press Biden avoided politics in honoring the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning for winning the Stanley Cup in each of the past two seasons. It was a rare break for the president amid his administration's response to Russia's war in Ukraine. Continue reading