Apr 21 WATCH: Vice President Harris delivers remarks on efforts to improve maternal health By News Desk During the visit, Harris highlighted the good work health professionals do while addressing the systemic inequalities many minority women face when going through childbirth. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Biden visits quake-resistant runway development in Portland By Josh Boak, Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden opened a two-day visit to the Pacific Northwest by focusing on improvements planned for the runway and roof of the airport where he landed Thursday rather than any of the region's traditional, natural attractions. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby speaks on military supplies for Ukraine By Associated Press The Pentagon spokesman said he has no problem with Moscow banning him and other Biden administration spokespeople from traveling to Russia, as it announced earlier Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds news briefing By Associated Press State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds a news briefing on Thursday following reports that the United States will provide an additional $500 million in financial assistance to Ukraine to help it sustain salaries, pensions and other government programs. The event… Continue reading
Apr 21 Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney of self-government after opposition to 'Don't Say Gay' bill By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has lashed back at the entertainment giant after it publicly declared its opposition to a new law backed by the governor that critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."… Continue reading
Apr 21 UK lawmakers approved probe into Prime Minister Boris Johnson's alleged lies By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The move, approved by cries of "aye" and without a formal vote in the House of Commons, means Parliament's Committee of Privileges will investigate whether Johnson knowingly misled Parliament. Historically that is a resigning offense if proven. Continue reading
Apr 21 Musk claims he has $46.5 billion in financing lined up to buy Twitter By Tom Krishner, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press Elon Musk says he has lined up $46.5 billion in financing to buy Twitter, and he's trying to negotiate an agreement with the company. Continue reading
Apr 21 As hearing approaches 2 months after WNBA star Griner's arrest, no answers on her case By Eric Tucker, Associated Press WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent American citizen known to be jailed by a foreign government. Continue reading
Apr 21 U.S. launches new program to welcome Ukraine refugees but no longer through Mexico By Ben Fox, Associated Press The Biden administration is making it easier for refugees fleeing Russia's war on Ukraine to come to the United States from Europe while trying to shut down an informal route through northern Mexico that's emerged in recent weeks. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Treasury Secretary Yellen announces more financial support for Ukraine By Associated Press The United States is providing an additional $500 million in financial assistance to Ukraine to help the beleaguered country sustain salaries, pensions and other government programs while it fends off Russia's invasion. Continue reading