Jan 27 Judge temporarily halts South Dakota Governor Noem’s in-person abortion pill rule By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Gov. Kristi Noem initiated the rule change through an executive order. It would have required abortion-seekers to return to a doctor to receive the second of two drugs used for a medication abortion. Continue reading
Jan 27 Read Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s full retirement letter By Dan Cooney Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer made it official Thursday that he would retire from the bench at the end of the court’s term this summer. Continue reading
Jan 27 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds briefing on troop readiness amid Ukraine tensions By Associated Press The Pentagon has revealed the U.S. bases where 8,500 troops have been placed on heightened alert, with the possibility of deployment overseas as part of the NATO Response Force. … Continue reading
Jan 27 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds news briefing By Associated Press State Department spokesperson Ned Price held a news briefing on Thursday amid continued tension with Russia over Ukraine. Watch Price’s remarks in the player above. The Pentagon has revealed the U.S. bases where 8,500 troops have been placed on heightened… Continue reading
Jan 27 WATCH: Biden says first Black woman justice on Supreme Court ‘long overdue’ By Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press He praised retiring Justice Stephen Breyer as a model public servant and promised a nominee by the end of February. Breyer joined Biden at the White House, a day after news broke of the 83-year-old’s upcoming retirement. Continue reading
Jan 27 As Biden considers Supreme Court justice replacement, three contenders emerge as frontrunners By Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Mike Balsamo, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press President Joe Biden is eyeing at least three judges for an expected vacancy on the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Jan 27 WATCH: White House says Biden is committed to adding Black woman to SCOTUS By Associated Press Press secretary Jen Psaki underscored that pledge at the White House briefing, hours after reports that liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is planning to retire at the end of the summer. Continue reading
Jan 27 WATCH: Education Secretary Cardona gives update on student support during the COVID-19 pandemic By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Thursday that the nation’s schools must act more urgently to help millions of students who have fallen behind during the pandemic. "We must make up for lost time,” he said. Continue reading
Jan 26 Watch 14:58 A look at Justice Stephen Breyer’s career and opinions on the bench By John Yang, Maea Lenei Buhre, Leah Nagy, Ebony Joseph New reports Wednesday indicate Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire, raising questions about his replacement. President Joe Biden said he will wait for Breyer's formal announcement. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer cited the president's past words, indicating a desire to… Continue watching
Jan 26 Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Congress’ newest member, is ready to fight for Haitians By Ebony Joseph The newest member of the House of Representatives is taking office at a critical time for Haitian politics. Continue reading