Sep 27 Yemen uses U.N. speech to call for more COVID-19 vaccines By Maggie Hyde, Associated Press In a speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, the foreign minister said the roughly 1 million doses Yemen was given are not enough to vaccinate even the most vulnerable portions of its population. Continue reading
Sep 27 U.S. Rep. Karen Bass enters race for Los Angeles mayor By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Her candidacy announced Monday could set milestones as the city’s first female and second Black mayor. Bass was on President Joe Biden’s short list when he was considering a vice presidential pick. Continue reading
Sep 27 Biden administration unveils new plan for young immigrants By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The proposal seeks to satisfy concerns of a federal judge who ruled in July that the policy was illegal. It takes on heightened importance as prospects for legislation have dimmed. Continue reading
Sep 27 John Hinckley, who tried to assassinate Reagan, to be freed from oversight By Ben Finley, Associated Press A federal judge said Monday that John Hinckley Jr., who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan four decades ago, can be freed from all remaining restrictions next year if he continues to follow those rules and remains mentally stable. Continue reading
Sep 27 WATCH: GOP blocks bill to keep government going By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Republican senators blocked a bill Monday night to keep the government operating and allow federal borrowing, but Democrats aiming to avert a shutdown pledged to try again. Continue reading
Sep 27 WATCH: Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Speaking on Friday after the CDC and the FDA authorized the Pfizer booster, Biden told reporters, “It’s hard to acknowledge I’m over 65, but I’ll be getting my booster shot."… Continue reading
Sep 27 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By Associated Press Democratic leaders are trimming back Biden's $3.5 trillion tax and spending package to win over remaining lawmakers and work to quickly pass legislation to avoid a federal shutdown. Continue reading
Sep 26 Swiss approve same-sex marriage by wide margin in referendum By Associated Press Cheers rang out, hugs were exchanged and rainbow-colored flags waved overhead across Switzerland as the Swiss resoundingly voted to allow same-sex couples to marry, final results of a nationwide referendum showed Sunday. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 12:20 In Michigan, an effort to take politics out of redistricting By Christopher Booker, Sam Weber In a gerrymandered state, it's not unusual to see towns carved in half and shared school districts split into different political districts. This is by no means accidental — the redistricting process has long been conducted behind closed doors, under… Continue watching
Sep 25 Leaders at UN face global concern over regional conflicts By Sally Ho, Associated Press In today’s world, few conflicts stay local. There’s India’s fight over the Kashmir region with bitter rival Pakistan, Haiti’s inner turmoil spilling into a migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border and questions about the Ethiopian government’s role in reported starvation… Continue reading