Oct 12 Biden to meet Kenya president as war roils nearby Ethiopia By Aamer Madhani, Cara Anna, Associated Press The talks come just weeks after Biden signed an executive order threatening to levy sanctions against Ethiopia's prime minister. Continue reading
Oct 12 EU pledges 1 billion euros for Afghan people at virtual G-20 By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The European Union warned that humanitarian aid for Afghans won't suffice in itself to keep hunger at bay as winter approaches after the bloc announced a support package worth 1 billion euros ($1.15 billion). Continue reading
Oct 12 Jury selection begins in trial of Giuliani associate By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Jury selection began Tuesday for the trial of Lev Parnas, a onetime associate of Rudy Giuliani who is accused along with a co-defendant of making illegal campaign contributions. Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: Psaki says Gov. Abbott is 'putting politics ahead of' health with vaccine mandate ban By Associated Press With the governor of Texas leading the charge, conservative Republicans in several states are moving to block or undercut President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates for private employers before the regulations are even issued. Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: Speaker Pelosi holds briefing ahead of House debate on extension of debt limit By Associated Press Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told reporters Tuesday that over the years Republicans and Democrats have voted against lifting the debt ceiling, "but never to the extent of jeopardizing it."… Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: Vice President Harris pledges investment in Native communities By Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the annual convention of the National Congress of American Indians Tuesday, underscoring the Biden administration's commitment to tribal sovereignty and pledging investment in Indigenous communities. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 3:29 Trump renews claims of 'rigged' election in Iowa as he endorses 2022 Republican candidates By Yamiche Alcindor, Geoffrey Lou Guray It was his first political rally in Iowa as a former president, but Donald Trump spent much of this weekend's visit spreading a dangerous message: Sowing doubt unjustifiably, once again, about last year's presidential election. Some of the state's most… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch 8:41 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump Iowa rally, Biden approval rating NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including former President Donald Trump’s appearance in Iowa, and how the American public feels about the Biden administration. Continue watching
Oct 11 German companies urge next government to step up on climate By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Dozens of large German companies have urged the country's next government to put in place ambitious policies to meet the goals of the 2015 Paris climate accord. Continue reading
Oct 11 Scientists urge speedy switch to renewables in Middle East By Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press A scientist at the Cyprus Institute's Climate and Atmosphere Research Center said that although this "can't happen overnight," governments have to make the switch within the next two decades to avert potentially "irreversible effects" such as desertification. Continue reading