May 20 'I trust in God:' Religious backers of abortion rights reconcile their work with their faith By Claire Galofaro, Associated Press As the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to dismantle the constitutional right to an abortion, an Alabama clinic's staff of mostly Black, Christian women draw on their faith that they will somehow continue. Continue reading
May 20 Why is the GOP escalating attacks on trans rights? Experts say the goal is to make sure evangelicals vote By Kate Sosin, The 19th The recent blitz of anti-trans bills may not align with what many Republicans believe, but party lawmakers pursue them on behalf of their most important interest group. Continue reading
May 20 Florida appeals court reinstates DeSantis congressional map that could favor Republicans By Associated Press A state appeals court has reinstated a new congressional map drawn by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' staff that could diminish Florida's Black representation in Washington, a week after a lower court judge said the map was unconstitutional. Continue reading
May 20 Trump pays $110,000 fine but must submit paperwork to end contempt, NY Attorney General says By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump has paid the $110,000 in fines he racked up after being held in contempt of court for being slow to respond to a civil subpoena issued by New York's attorney general. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby held a news briefing, discussed Colombian defense minister visit to U.S. By Associated Press U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin welcomed Colombian Defense Minister Diego Molano to the Pentagon Friday, Molano's first trip to the U.S. defense headquarters since taking office. Continue reading
May 20 Biden's approval dips to lowest of presidency, polls finds By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press President Joe Biden’s approval rating dipped to the lowest point of his presidency in May, a new poll shows, with deepening pessimism emerging among members of his own Democratic Party. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Vice President Harris announces $500 million in rebates for low-emission school buses By News Desk Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday visited a school in Fairfax, Virginia to announce the $500 million 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates program intended to help school districts purchase buses with low or zero carbon emissions. Continue reading
May 20 Bill de Blasio, ex-NYC mayor, to run for redrawn House seat By Associated Press Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he will run for Congress in a redrawn district that includes his Brooklyn home. Continue reading
May 19 Gov. Kay Ivey, challengers race to the right in Alabama GOP primary By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Alabama's Republican primary has become a race to the right, with candidates staking out extreme positions on abortion, immigration and LGBTQ issues. Continue reading
May 19 CDC urges Pfizer COVID booster for children ages 5 to 11 By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press U.S. health advisers are urging a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quickly signed off on the advice. Continue reading