Jul 15 Minnesota governor restricts ‘conversion therapy’ for minors By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Minnesota is now one of about 24 states that restrict mental health professionals from seeking to change a person's sexual orientation. Continue reading
Jul 15 Schumer sets infrastructure vote, pressures lawmakers By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senator Schumer says he is scheduling a procedural vote for Wednesday to begin debate on a still-evolving bipartisan infrastructure bill. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel hold joint press conference By Aamer Madhani, Alexandra Jaffe, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Merkel, who had a famously difficult relationship with former President Donald Trump, showed her ease and familiarity with Biden, who has long been a fixture in international politics, repeatedly referring to him as "Dear Joe.”… Continue reading
Jul 15 Lebanon’s PM-designate steps down after months of deadlock By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press He cited "key differences" with the country's president, Michel Aoun, as he announced his decision on Thursday. The development is likely to plunge Lebanon further into chaos and uncertainty. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Biden hosts German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Oval Office By Frank Jordans, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press The valedictory visit by Merkel is shadowed by plenty of pressing issues in the U.S.-Germany relationship--including differences over a Russian gas pipeline and outlook on the rise of China as a global power. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Surgeon general urges U.S. fight against COVID-19 misinformation By David Klepper, Associated Press The warning comes as the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations has slowed throughout the U.S., in part because of vaccine opposition fueled by unsubstantiated claims about the safety of immunizations. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Biden touts expanded child tax credit By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden touted the "historic" expanded child tax credit payments as his administration began to distribute, giving parents on average $423 this month, with payments continuing through the end of the year. Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 6:26 What’s in Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget plan? Here’s what we know so far By Lisa Desjardins, Meredith Lee Democrats in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday announced a sweeping government spending deal to fund some of President Joe Biden's top priorities. But it received a chilly reception from Republicans. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the budget deal, how it affects… Continue watching
Jul 14 Will an 18-year-old pop star convince young people that the COVID-19 vaccine is good 4 u? By Chloe Jones Youth vaccination rates are brutal out here. So the White House tapped Olivia Rodrigo to lend a hand. Continue reading
Jul 14 UK to ban online racists from games after Euro 2020 uproar By Danica Kirka, Associated Press U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to ban anyone guilty of online racist abuse from attending soccer matches after three Black players on England's national team were targeted. Continue reading