Oct 23 Deal on Biden's $2 trillion plan edges closer; Harris is 'confident' By Lisa Mascaro, Darlene Superville, Alan Fram, Associated Press A deal within reach, President Joe Biden and Congress’ top Democrats edged close to sealing their giant domestic legislation, though the informal deadline appeared to slip as they worked to scale back the measure and determine how to pay for… Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 6:23 Internal DHS documents reveal migrant abuse as border crossings hit record high By William Brangham, Alex D'Elia Detentions and arrests at America’s southern border hit an all-time high in 2021, according to new federal documents. More than 1.7 million migrants were detained at the border, in the 2021 fiscal year 61% of those were expelled under Title… Continue watching
Oct 22 Watch 12:18 Brooks and Capehart on voting rights, Build Back Better agenda, VA Gov. race New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including voting rights, President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better agenda, and Virginia’s gubernatorial election. Continue watching
Oct 22 States that cut off of jobless aid see no surge of job seekers By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press, Casey Smith, Associated Press/Report for America In states that cut off the $300 check, the workforce — the number of people who either have a job or are looking for one — has risen no more than it has in the states that maintained the payment. Continue reading
Oct 22 Israel outlaws Palestinian human rights groups, causing backlash from Israeli, international rights organizations By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Most of the targeted organizations document alleged human rights violations by Israel as well as the Palestinian Authority, both of which routinely detain Palestinian activists. Continue reading
Oct 22 Giuliani associate Lev Parnas convicted of campaign finance crimes By Tom Hays, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Lev Parnas was on trial for more than two weeks as prosecutors accused him of using other people's money to pose as a powerful political broker and cozy up to some of the nation's star Republican political figures. Continue reading
Oct 22 Campaigners stage climate protests across the world By Associated Press Protesters rallied in Uganda, Bangladesh, India and Germany to call for measures that prevent dangerous levels of warming and take account of the plight of the world's poorest, who are particularly hard-hit by climate change. Continue reading
Oct 22 Scientists urge UK to prep rapid return to COVID restrictions By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The British government's scientific advisers have urged the government to ensure coronavirus restrictions can be introduced rapidly, as the rate of new infections continues to grow. Continue reading
Oct 22 Supreme Court doesn't block Texas abortion law, sets hearing By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court is allowing the Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in place for now, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case on Nov. 1. Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: Pelosi expects agreement on Biden agenda by Friday By Associated Press Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi thinks Democrats can meet a goal to reach an agreement on President Joe Biden's social services and climate change package by the end of the week. Continue reading