Sep 08 Watch 6:26 Why is Newsom facing recall? Here’s what you need to know about California’s politics Should he stay or should he go? That's the big question facing California's 22 million voters about their Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is facing a recall election next Tuesday. To sort out what's at stake for Newsom and the… Continue watching
Sep 08 Fed survey finds growth ‘downshifted’ in summer due to COVID By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The Fed survey, released Wednesday, said the slowdown was largely attributable to a pullback in dining out, travel and tourism in most parts of the country, reflecting concerns about the spread of the delta variant. Continue reading
Sep 08 Judge says Florida can’t enforce ban on school mask mandates By Curt Anderson, Associated Press A Florida judge has ruled the state cannot enforce its ban on mask mandates in public schools to guard against the coronavirus while an appeals court sorts out whether the ban is ultimately legal. Continue reading
Sep 08 Blinken tells Taliban legitimacy ‘will have to be earned’ By Christoph Noelting, Geir Moulson, Associated Press Blinken said Wednesday that the new Afghan government "certainly does not meet the test of inclusivity and it includes people who have very challenging track records."… Continue reading
Sep 08 U.S. Navy launches Mideast drone task force amid Iran tensions By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The U.S. Navy's Mideast-based 5th Fleet says it will launch a new task force that incorporates airborne, sailing and underwater drones after years of maritime attacks linked to ongoing tensions with Iran. Continue reading
Sep 08 WATCH: White House holds news briefing on Taliban, Texas abortion law By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday defended the White House's continued engagement with a Taliban government that includes an FBI most wanted terrorist and no women named to top positions. Continue reading
Sep 08 U.S. may hit debt limit in October, Yellen warns By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning Congress that she will run out of maneuvering room to prevent the U.S. from broaching the government's borrowing limit in October. Continue reading
Sep 08 WATCH: Praising labor, Biden touts his infrastructure plan By Associated Press A day after the national holiday that recognizes labor and labor unions, President Joe Biden praised the movement for its contributions to increasing the prosperity of American workers. Continue reading
Sep 07 South Dakota governor orders restrictions on abortion meds By Stephen Groves, Associated Press South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has issued an executive order to restrict access to abortion medication and make it clear that medicine-induced abortions fall within state law requiring an in-person consultation with a physician. Continue reading
Sep 07 Meat, farm workers to get $600 grants in new $700 million aid plan By Josh Funk, Associated Press The grants announced Tuesday are intended to defray some of the costs workers bore as many of them bought their own protective equipment or took unpaid leave as the virus tore through their industries even as they were required to… Continue reading