Apr 01 Watch 12:45 Brooks and Capehart on Biden's shifting immigration policy, the Jan. 6 investigation New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including President Biden's decision to tap the country's strategic petroleum reserve, a return to pre-pandemic border policies and the… Continue watching
Apr 01 European inflation soars to record 7.5 percent on fuel, food costs By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Inflation in Europe has soared to another record. It's a fresh sign that rising energy prices fueled by Russia's war in Ukraine are squeezing consumers and adding pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates. Continue reading
Apr 01 Jan. 6 panel pressures Attorney General Garland to charge Trump allies By Farnoush Amiri, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The lawmakers investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol are increasingly going public with critical statements, court filings and more to deliver a blunt message to Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice. Continue reading
Apr 01 China rejects sanctions as Ukraine war tops summit agenda By Lorne Cook, Samuel Petrequin, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China is renewing its criticism of Western sanctions against Russia and says it won't be forced to choose sides in the conflict in Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 01 $14 million jury award for protesters harmed in Denver protests could resonate around U.S. By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press A federal jury's $14 million award to Denver protesters injured during 2020 demonstrations over the police killing of George Floyd could resonate nationwide as courts weigh more than two dozen similar lawsuits. Continue reading
Apr 01 Peace talks continue as Ukraine denies hitting fuel depot on Russian soil By Nebi Qena, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Talks to stop the fighting in Ukraine have resumed as another attempt to rescue civilians from the besieged port city of Mariupol broke down. Continue reading
Apr 01 U.S. to end COVID asylum limits at Mexico border By Colleen Long, Associated Press The use of public health powers has been widely criticized by Democrats and immigration advocates as an excuse for the United States to shirk its obligations to provide haven to people fleeing persecution. Continue reading
Apr 01 New Mexico launches cannabis sales on Texas' doorstep By Morgan Lee, Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press New Mexico is bringing sales of recreational marijuana to the doorstep of Texas as the movement toward broad legalization sweeps across more of the American West. Continue reading
Apr 01 House votes to decriminalize marijuana, faces uphill battle in Senate By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill faces an uphill climb in the Senate and is unlikely to become law. But Friday's vote gave lawmakers the chance to show their views on the legalization trend spreading across the country. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks on Ukraine talks, marijuana bill By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki says the White House "is not in a position to comment" on Kremlin accusations that Ukraine attacked a Russian fuel depot. Continue reading