Apr 11 Watch 8:30 Amy Walter and Laura Barrón-López on Biden’s ATF nominee, Trump’s sway in primary races By Lisa Desjardins, Tess Conciatori Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Laura Barrón-López of POLITICO join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including a recharged debate over President Biden's nominee to run the agency that regulates guns, legislation… Continue watching
Apr 11 Biden issues new federal rule aimed at privately made ‘ghost guns’ without serial numbers By Michael Balsamo, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden is taking fresh aim at "ghost guns," the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes. Continue reading
Apr 11 Student loan debt has a lasting effect on Black borrowers, despite the latest freeze in payments By Hannah Grabenstein, Saher Khan Without permanent relief, many Americans are stuck with thousands of dollars of debt, hindering their abilities to plan for the future and invest in assets that would help grow intergenerational wealth. Continue reading
Apr 11 WATCH: President Biden, Indian Prime Minister Modi meet virtually By Associated Press President Joe Biden spoke on a video link with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, stressing the countries' shared values as the U.S. has pushed India and others to take a harder line against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 11 Runoff battle begins between Macron and Le Pen in France’s presidential election By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press With the first round of the French presidential elections out of the way, the duel starts afresh for incumbent centrist Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen. Continue reading
Apr 11 How violence against Asian Americans has grown and how to stop it, according to activists By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang One year after the Atlanta spa shootings which killed eight people, including six Asian American women, Asian American communities continue to be on edge. Continue reading
Apr 11 WATCH: Biden takes fresh aim at ‘ghost guns’ with new rules By Michael Balsamo, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden is taking fresh aim at "ghost guns," the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 4:57 As state lawmakers tighten voting rules, what will the impact be on the midterm elections? Arizona’s Republican governor signed a bill last month requiring proof of citizenship to vote in presidential elections. Voting rights advocates say it could impact some 200,000 Arizonans. It’s the latest in a move by Republican lawmakers nationwide to tighten voting… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 2:54 News Wrap: Macron to face far-right leader Le Pen in French presidential runoff In our news wrap Sunday, France's presidential election is headed to a runoff as the far-right candidate Marine Le Pen closes in on President Emmanuel Macron, uncertainty has taken hold in Pakistan after a no-confidence vote removed Prime Minister Imran… Continue watching
Apr 10 New York City Mayor Eric Adams tests positive for COVID-19 By Associated Press New York City has been experiencing a steady resurgence in virus cases over the past month. It’s now averaging around 1,800 new cases per day — not counting the many home tests that go unreported to health officials. That’s triple… Continue reading