Apr 07 D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser tests positive for COVID-19, reports mild symptoms By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press In a string of messages on Twitter, Bowser said Thursday that she was experiencing "mild cold-like" symptoms and would work at home while following isolation protocols. Continue reading
Apr 07 Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court By Mary Clare Jalonick, Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as the first Black female justice and giving President Joe Biden a bipartisan endorsement for his effort to diversify the court. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: More Covid-funding needed to meet global needs, Becerra says By Associated Press Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus give remarks on World Health Day on Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Congress votes to ban Russian oil By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Congress has overwhelmingly voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil, ratcheting up the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine amid reports of atrocities. Continue reading
Apr 07 U.N. General Assembly suspends Russia from Human Rights Council By Edith M. Lederer, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The U.N. General Assembly has voted to suspend Russia from the world organization's leading human rights body over allegations of horrific rights violations in Ukraine, which the United States and Ukraine have called tantamount to war crimes. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Jackson ‘the justice we need now’, says Sen. Patrick Leahy in Supreme Court confirmation vote By News Desk Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., spoke in support of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on April 7 during her Senate confirmation vote. Leahy cited her education and judicial experience, as well as the diversity she’d bring to the court, as… Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Judge Jackson ‘navigated the double jeopardy of racism and sexism’ to ‘stand in the glory of this moment’ says Warnock By News Desk Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., spoke in support of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson during her Senate confirmation vote on April 7. He said he was “beyond thrilled” to vote for her confirmation. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds news briefing after Jackson confirmation By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a news briefing after the Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 07 Michigan governor sues for reproductive rights, asks court to recognize right to abortion By David Eggert, Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has sued to protect abortion rights, asking a court to recognize a right to abortion under the state constitution. Continue reading
Apr 07 Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19 a day after event at White House with Biden By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after appearing unmasked at a White House event with President Joe Biden. Continue reading