Jan 18 White House soft-launches free COVID testing kit website By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration on Tuesday quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, a day before the site was scheduled to officially launch. Continue reading
Jan 18 Russia moves additional troops amid Ukraine tensions By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The move further beefs up Russian military assets near Ukraine amid Western fears of an invasion. Russia's deputy defense minister said Tuesday the war games are intended to practice a joint response to external threats. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Pentagon condemns attack on United Arab Emirates oil facility By Associated Press The Pentagon is condemning a fatal attack on an oil facility in the capital of the United Arab Emirates claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Senate opens debate on voting rights bills, setting up a potential filibuster showdown By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Voting legislation that is a cornerstone of the Democratic agenda and a top priority for civil rights leaders is on track for defeat. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: White House infrastructure advisor Landrieu and press secretary Psaki hold a briefing By Associated Press Speaking at the White House Tuesday, press secretary Jen Psaki said the administration is engaged in ongoing negotiations with both the airlines and telecom companies to reach an agreement that maximizes air travel safety while minimizing economic disruptions. Continue reading
Jan 18 Martin Luther King III criticizes Manchin and Sinema over filibuster reform, says “History will not remember them kindly” By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senators are returning to Washington under intense pressure to pass voting legislation in the face of stark criticism from civil rights leaders. Continue reading
Jan 17 Watch 7:36 The debate over ending the filibuster, explained By Lisa Desjardins As the U.S. Senate returns Tuesday to take up legislation on voting rights, there's one major roadblock for Democrats: Majority Leader Chuck Schumer doesn't have the votes to pass it in an evenly-divided chamber. That's led to renewed talk of… Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch 8:37 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on filibuster, voting rights, Trump Arizona rally NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the Democrats’ plans for the filibuster, their progress on passing voting reform laws, and how former… Continue watching
Jan 17 Sudanese forces open fire on anti-coup protesters, killing 7 By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The military takeover has scuttled hopes of a peaceful transition to democracy in Sudan, more than two years after a popular uprising forced the removal of longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir in April 2019. Continue reading
Jan 17 Novak Djokovic returns to Serbia after Australia bars entry, French Open may do the same By Darko Bandic, Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press A plane carrying Djokovic touched down in his native Serbia on Monday. That closed at least the first chapter in a dizzying drama that has resonance in the world of elite sports, Australian pandemic politics and the polarized debate over… Continue reading