Aug 04 Mexico sues U.S. gun manufacturers over arms trafficking toll By E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press The Mexican government is suing U.S. gun manufacturers and distributors, arguing that their commercial practices have unleashed tremendous bloodshed in Mexico. Continue reading
Aug 04 Bill repealing Iraq war powers advances in Senate By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Committee action on their repeal comes during a larger debate about reclaiming more congressional authority on military action from the executive branch. Continue reading
Aug 04 WATCH LIVE: Experts testify on Chinese threats to U.S. national security By Associated Press The two nations remain sharply at odds over a range of issues, including trade, technology, cybersecurity, human rights and China’s increasingly assertive foreign policy. Continue reading
Aug 04 WATCH: Psaki speaks on calls for Cuomo to resign, vaccine boosters By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki will hold a news briefing Wednesday as rising COVID-19 cases throughout the U.S. threaten recovery from the pandemic, particularly in regions with low vaccination rates. Continue reading
Aug 04 Trump-backed Carey, centrist Brown win Ohio U.S. House races By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Mike Carey, a coal lobbyist backed by former President Donald Trump, beat a bevy of Republicans in central Ohio, while Cuyahoga County Council member Shontel Brown pulled out a victory for the Democratic establishment in Cleveland, in a pair of… Continue reading
Aug 04 WATCH LIVE: Senate resumes consideration of bipartisan infrastructure package By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The senators who spent months stitching together a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure package are now trying to sell it to the American people before a key vote expected this week that would push a long recognized national priority much closer… Continue reading
Aug 03 Missouri governor pardons gun-waving St. Louis lawyer couple By Jim Salter, Associated Press Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has made good on his promise to pardon a couple who gained notoriety for pointing guns at social justice demonstrators as they marched past the couple's home last year. Continue reading
Aug 03 CDC issues new eviction ban for most of U.S. through Oct. 3 By Josh Boak, Lisa Mascaro, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The new moratorium could help keep millions in their homes as the coronavirus’ delta variant has spread and states have been slow to release federal rental aid. Continue reading
Aug 03 Democrats’ national party workers forming union By Bill Barrow, Associated Press DNC officials cast the outcome as proof of its commitment to labor. The move comes as Democrats on Capitol Hill remain unable to pass a sweeping overhaul of federal labor law. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: Biden calls on Cuomo to resign following sexual harassment investigation By Associated Press “I think he should resign,” Biden told reporters Tuesday, echoing the sentiments of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and New York's U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, all Democrats. Continue reading