Apr 19 Biden restores federal environmental regulations scaled back by Trump By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Biden administration is restoring federal regulations guiding environmental reviews of major infrastructure projects such as highways and pipelines that were scaled back by the Trump administration in a bid to fast-track the projects. Continue reading
Apr 19 WATCH: President Biden delivers remarks on modernizing America's ports By Chris Megerian, Associated Press The president used the trip to say that America is healthier than ever as it emerges from the coronavirus pandemic and a severe but short recession. Continue reading
Apr 19 WATCH: Supreme Court hears arguments on veterans' benefits and court filing deadline rules By News Desk The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday on two cases-- the first involving the status of veterans' benefits and the second over whether a dispute over court filing dates is enough of a reason to deny a man convicted of… Continue reading
Apr 18 U.N. says Yemen's Houthi rebels have agreed to stop using child soldiers By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The Houthis signed what the U.N. describes as an "action plan" to end and prevent recruiting or using children in armed conflict, killing or maiming children and attacking schools and hospitals. Continue reading
Apr 18 Migrant crossings spike as U.S. plans to lift pandemic limits on asylum By Ben Fox, Associated Press The number of migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border has surged in recent weeks as the U.S. prepares for even larger numbers with the expected lifting of a pandemic-era order that turned away asylum seekers. Continue reading
Apr 18 Biden administration to require U.S.-made steel and iron for infrastructure projects By Josh Boak, Associated Press New guidance issued Monday will require material for projects like bridges, highways and broadband internet funded by last year's infrastructure package be produced in the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch 5:51 A judge struck down the travel mask mandate. Here's what that means for you By William Brangham, Courtney Norris A federal judge in Florida on Monday struck down a COVID mask mandate for planes, buses and trains, and imposed a nationwide injunction. The judge ruled that the mandate exceeds the authority of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch 5:35 Why both climate activists and the oil industry are unhappy with Biden's new drilling leases By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Ryan Connelly Holmes Facing rising prices, the Biden administration is forging ahead with a plan to sell new leases for oil and gas drilling on a small portion of federal land. Some climate activists say President Biden is breaking his campaign promise to… Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch 8:39 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden's stalled climate agenda By Amna Nawaz, Tess Conciatori NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden’s predicament of trying to fulfill his climate change agenda while addressing rising energy prices,… Continue watching
Apr 18 President Zelenskyy says Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine has begun By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press "Now we can already state that the Russian troops have begun the battle for the Donbas, for which they have been preparing for a long time," he announced Monday in a video address. Continue reading