Apr 19 Treasury Secretary Yellen, other finance leaders urge to boost fight against global food insecurity By Fatima Hussein, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has urged world finance leaders to "get concrete" as they look for ways to combat a looming crisis over food insecurity around the global that Russia's war in Ukraine has made worse. Continue reading
Apr 19 Judge says Georgia voters can challenge Rep. Greene’s reelection run for role in Jan. 6 insurrection By Associated Press A federal judge on Monday ruled that a group of Georgia voters can proceed with legal efforts seeking to disqualify U.S Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene from running for reelection to Congress, citing her role in the deadly attack on the… Continue reading
Apr 19 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds a news briefing By Associated Press As the Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine begins to unfold, the Pentagon said 18 U.S. howitzers to bolster Ukraine's defense will be transported "very soon."… Continue reading
Apr 19 Medical students seeking abortion training face nationwide restrictions By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press For many U.S. medical students and residents seeking abortion training, options are scant and under threat. But doctors-in-training who plan to perform abortions say they are undeterred. Continue reading
Apr 19 Biden restores federal environmental regulations scaled back by Trump By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Biden administration is restoring federal regulations guiding environmental reviews of major infrastructure projects such as highways and pipelines that were scaled back by the Trump administration in a bid to fast-track the projects. Continue reading
Apr 19 WATCH: President Biden delivers remarks on modernizing America’s ports By Chris Megerian, Associated Press The president used the trip to say that America is healthier than ever as it emerges from the coronavirus pandemic and a severe but short recession. Continue reading
Apr 19 WATCH: Supreme Court hears arguments on veterans’ benefits and court filing deadline rules By News Desk The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday on two cases– the first involving the status of veterans’ benefits and the second over whether a dispute over court filing dates is enough of a reason to deny a man convicted of… Continue reading
Apr 18 U.N. says Yemen’s Houthi rebels have agreed to stop using child soldiers By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The Houthis signed what the U.N. describes as an "action plan" to end and prevent recruiting or using children in armed conflict, killing or maiming children and attacking schools and hospitals. Continue reading
Apr 18 Migrant crossings spike as U.S. plans to lift pandemic limits on asylum By Ben Fox, Associated Press The number of migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border has surged in recent weeks as the U.S. prepares for even larger numbers with the expected lifting of a pandemic-era order that turned away asylum seekers. Continue reading
Apr 18 Biden administration to require U.S.-made steel and iron for infrastructure projects By Josh Boak, Associated Press New guidance issued Monday will require material for projects like bridges, highways and broadband internet funded by last year's infrastructure package be produced in the U.S. Continue reading