Politics

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.

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.

In U.S.'s welcome to Ukrainians, African refugees see racial bias

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

African refugees say the recent decision to grant refugee status and other humanitarian protections to Ukrainians fleeing war underscores the racial bias inherent in American immigration policy.

WATCH: New fuel standards to help families, says Transport Secretary Buttigieg

By News Desk and Tom Krisher, Associated Press

New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to travel an average of at least 40 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2026 under new rules unveiled by the government.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap trial nears end as jury hears closing arguments

By John Flesher, Ed White, Associated Press

Jurors are hearing closing arguments in the trial of four men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

WATCH: Attorney General Garland announces 12 arrests, including 3 soldiers, for firearms trafficking

By News Desk and Mike Balsamo, Associated Press

Twelve people, including three U.S. Army soldiers, are accused in a large-scale gun trafficking ring that prosecutors allege supplied nearly 100 guns to gang members in Chicago.

Amazon workers in New York City vote to unionize, a first for the company

By Haleluya Hadero, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press

Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history and handing an unexpected win to a nascent group that fueled the union drive.

U.S. economy adds 431,000 new jobs for March in sign of robust economic health

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

America's employers extended a streak of robust hiring in March, adding 431,000 jobs in a sign of the economy's resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic, Russia's war against Ukraine and the highest inflation in 40 years.

WATCH: Biden says economy 'on the move' after strong March jobs report

By Associated Press

America’s employers added 431,000 jobs in a sign of the economy’s resilience and despite a still-destructive pandemic and the highest inflation in 40 years.