May 18 U.N. envoy says U.S. sanctions on Iran worsen humanitarian situation By Amir Vahdat, Associated Press A United Nations special envoy says that the sweeping U.S. sanctions imposed on Iran have badly impacted the country's economy and worsened the humanitarian situation in the Persian Gulf nation. Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: President Biden warns of 'another tough hurricane season' this year By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday received a briefing about what Americans can expect this year. He told reporters: "We know hurricanes are coming our way. They grow more extreme every season."… Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: House Homeland Security committee hearing on DHS efforts against opioid epidemic By News Desk The House Homeland Security committee held a hearing Wednesday on the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. Continue reading
May 18 Dr. Oz, McCormick still neck and neck in Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary By Marc Levy, Associated Press Heart surgeon-turned-TV celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund CEO David McCormick are locked in a too-early-to-call race for Pennsylvania's hotly contested Republican nomination for an open U.S. Senate seat. Continue reading
May 18 The Department of Homeland Security pauses disinformation board amid free speech questions The Department of Homeland Security paused the work of its new disinformation governance board Wednesday. The move responds to weeks of criticism from Republicans and questions about whether the board would impinge on Americans' free speech rights. Continue reading
May 18 In GOP victory, Kansas Supreme Court upholds Republican congressional map By John Hanna, Associated Press Kansas' highest court has upheld a Republican redistricting law that makes it harder for the only Democrat in the state's congressional delegation to win reelection. Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: Finland and Sweden to have 'effective and efficient' entry into NATO, White House says By News Desk and Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan hold a news briefing on Wednesday. Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: Vice President Harris says rule of law is 'strained' in commencement address at U.S. Coast Guard Academy By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris told the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's graduating cadets that they are starting their service at a crucial moment for the world, a period in history when the “rule of law is strained” and “fundamental principles are under threat.”… Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: White House COVID task force says parts of U.S. may see mask guidance By Zeke Miller, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press COVID-19 cases are increasing in the United States – and could get even worse over the coming months, federal health officials warned Wednesday in urging areas hardest hit to consider reissuing calls for indoor masking. Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: House Judiciary hearing on abortion care access By News Desk The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on abortion care access Wednesday following a failed attempt last week by the Senate to pass legislation codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law. Continue reading