May 21 Watch 6:17 Biden aims to bolster America's influence in Asia to counter China, North Korea By Ali Rogin, Layla Quran President Biden is halfway through a five-day trip to South Korea and Japan in an effort to expand American influence and rebuild economic ties in a region where China and North Korea’s power remains significant. In Seoul Saturday, he and… Continue watching
May 21 Watch 3:22 News Wrap: Biden signs $40 billion aid package for Ukraine In our news wrap Saturday, President Biden signed a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, the first military flight carrying baby formula from Europe is expected to arrive this weekend, Australian voters ousted sitting Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Israeli forces… Continue watching
May 21 U.S. and South Korea may expand joint military exercises By Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Associated Press The announcement Saturday during Biden's visit to Seoul reflects a shift in direction from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Continue reading
May 21 Biden signs $40 billion Ukraine aid bill during trip to Asia By Aamer Madhani, Chris Megerian, Associated Press The legislation includes $20 billion in military assistance, $8 billion in general economic support, $5 billion to address global food shortages that could result from the collapse of Ukrainian agriculture and more than $1 billion to help refugees. Continue reading
May 20 Judge says Title 42 COVID restrictions must continue on border By Kevin McGill, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press A federal judge in Louisiana is refusing to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants seeking asylum on the southern border. The judge on Friday blocked a plan by President Joe Biden's administration to lift the restrictions next Monday. Continue reading
May 20 Ginni Thomas' emails deepen her involvement in 2020 election By Mark Sherman, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Newly discovered emails show that Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, was more deeply involved in baseless efforts to overturn the 2020 election than previously known. Continue reading
May 20 Watch 11:16 Biden focuses on technology gaps and security during his first trip to Asia as president By Nick Schifrin, Tommy Walters President Biden's trip to Asia aims to improve economic and security relations with allies in the region, with plans to introduce a new regional economic framework designed to counter China's influence. Nick Schifrin reports, and Judy Woodruff speaks with Frank… Continue watching
May 20 Pennsylvania Senate GOP primary too close to call, recount likely By Marc Levy, Associated Press Pennsylvania's Republican primary for an open U.S. Senate seat is too close to call and is likely headed for a statewide recount to decide the winner of the contest between heart surgeon-turned-TV celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund… Continue reading
May 20 Watch 9:10 Calls for Biden to cancel the widespread financial burden of student debt grow louder President Biden has indicated he will soon announce a decision on whether he will cancel $10,000 in student debt for college graduates. It’s a decision being widely anticipated but also much debated over its scope and merits. Katherine Welbeck of… Continue watching
May 20 Watch 8:30 New York struggles with a sharp rise in violent crime amid COVID-19 By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Weber After hitting near historic lows pre-pandemic, crime has been spiking in many parts of the U.S., including in the nation's most populous city. Shootings in New York City have more than doubled this year compared to the same time period… Continue watching