Jun 23 U.S. votes against U.N. resolution condemning embargo on Cuba By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The U.S. has voted against a U.N. resolution that condemned the American economic embargo of Cuba for the 29th year, maintaining the Trump administration's opposition and refusing to return to the Obama administration's 2016 abstention. Continue reading
Jun 23 McAfee antivirus software creator dead in Spanish prison By Aritz Parra, Renata Brito, Barry Hatton, Associated Press The eccentric cryptocurrency promoter and tax opponent whose history of legal troubles spanned from Tennessee to Central America to the Caribbean was discovered dead in his jail cell near Barcelona in an apparent suicide. Continue reading
Jun 23 AP-NORC poll says many Democrats want more U.S. support for Palestinians By Ellen Knickmeyer, Emily Swanson, Associated Press A new poll on U.S. attitudes toward a core conflict in the Middle East finds about half of Democrats want the country to do more to support the Palestinians. Continue reading
Jun 23 High court limits when police can enter home without warrant By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The high court ruled that when officers are pursuing someone suspected of a misdemeanor, a less serious crime, they cannot always enter a home without a warrant if a suspect enters. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Biden announces gun violence prevention effort By Colleen Long, Jonathan Lemire, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press President Joe Biden is announcing an effort to stem a rising national tide of violent crime but questions persist about how effective the federal efforts will be in calming what could be a turbulent summer. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Director Christopher Wray testifies on FBI budget By Associated Press Director Christopher Wray testified on the FBI budget on Wednesday. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Senate Armed Services Committee holds hearing on recent cyber attacks By Associated Press The dilemma surrounding ransomware payments has left U.S. officials fumbling about how to respond to such demands. While the Biden administration “strongly discourages” paying, officials recognize that failing to pay would be almost self-destructive for some victims. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Psaki holds White House news briefing By Associated Press Watch the Psaki's remarks in the video player above. Continue reading
Jun 23 What every Senate Democrat has said about filibuster reform By Lisa Desjardins To end or change the filibuster, Democrats need 50 votes. But by our count, they don’t yet have half of that number firmly ready to roll back the procedure. … Continue reading
Jun 23 Supreme Court rules in favor of cheerleader who published critical social media post in First Amendment case By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post. Continue reading