May 15 McConnell backs Finland, Sweden NATO memberships during stop in Europe By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press McConnell is a staunch supporter of the Western military alliance, and the visit by the Republicans who made a surprise stop over the weekend to Ukraine's capital delivers a show of American support for the region as Ukraine battles the… Continue reading
May 14 Watch 4:40 News Wrap: Russia withdraws from Kharkiv region as Senate Republicans visit Ukraine In our news wrap Saturday, Ukrainians say Russia is withdrawing from Kharkiv as a Senate Republican delegation led by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell visited Ukraine, authorities say at least 10 people were killed in a mass shooting at a Buffalo,… Continue watching
May 14 Watch 6:03 Why a growing number of Latin American countries are legalizing abortion By Ali Rogin As Americans contemplate living in a country where Roe versus Wade is overturned, a very different story is playing out in many parts of Latin America. In recent years, countries throughout the region have relaxed abortion restrictions. Alicia Yamin, senior… Continue watching
May 14 McConnell leads GOP Senate delegation in secret meeting with Zelenskyy in Ukraine By Associated Press A video posted on Zelenskyy’s Telegram account showed McConnell, R-Ky., and Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, John Barrasso of Wyoming and John Cornyn of Texas greeting him in the capital. Continue reading
May 14 Russian forces withdraw from Kharkiv region following weeks of bombardments By Oleksandr Stashevskyi, David Keyton, Associated Press Ukraine’s general staff said the Russians were pulling back from the northeastern city of Kharkiv and focusing on guarding supply routes, while launching mortar, artillery and airstrikes in the eastern Donetsk province in order to “deplete Ukrainian forces and destroy… Continue reading
May 14 Trump endorses Doug Mastriano ahead of Pennsylvania GOP governor primary By Marc Levy, Associated Press Mastriano was already leading a crowded field of contenders, and the former president’s endorsement puts him on even stronger footing heading into Tuesday’s primary. Continue reading
May 14 Justice Clarence Thomas says Supreme Court leak on Roe 'changes the institution' By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The conservative Thomas, who joined the court in 1991 and has long called for Roe v. Wade to be overturned, described the leak as an unthinkable breach of trust. Continue reading
May 13 Texas Supreme Court to allow state to investigate trans youth parents By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press, Acacia Coronado, Associated Press/Report for America The Texas Supreme Court is allowing the state to investigate parents of transgender youth for child abuse. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 4:46 News Wrap: Russia extends U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner's detention In our news wrap Friday, U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will spend another month in pre-trial detention in Russia, South Korea offers medical supplies to North Korea for an apparent COVID outbreak, Israeli police charged and beat mourners before an… Continue watching
May 13 Watch 6:41 Former presidential adviser David Gergen discusses leadership and the next generation By PBS News Hour David Gergen is known to many PBS NewsHour NewsHour viewers as a long time commentator on the program. But he is perhaps best known for his role serving as an adviser to four American presidents, Republicans and Democrats alike. Judy… Continue watching