Politics

Kentucky’s second-largest city bans ‘no-knock’ warrants

By Associated Press

Kentucky lawmakers this year passed a partial ban on no-knock warrants. The measure, signed by Gov. Andy Beshear, only permits no-knock warrants if there is "clear and convincing evidence" that the crime being investigated "would qualify a person, if convicted,…

Supreme Court sides with Alaska Natives in COVID-19 relief money case

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

The question for the court was whether Alaska Native corporations, which are for-profit companies that provide benefits and social services to more than 100,000 Alaska Natives, count as "Indian tribes." The high court answered yes.

WATCH: On border tour, Harris cites ‘progress’ in ‘tough’ situation

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris said Friday she was "glad to be here" on her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border as leader of the Biden administration's response to a migration spike that's drawn fire from Republicans and made fellow Democrats…

WATCH: Biden signs bill memorializing Pulse nightclub victims

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

A mass shooting at the club in June 2016 left 49 people dead and 53 wounded in what was the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in U.S. history.

Justice department sues Georgia over state’s new election law

By Michael Balsamo, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

Republican lawmakers in the state pushed back immediately, pledging a forceful defense of Georgia's law.

WATCH: Psaki offers White House press briefing

By Laura Santhanam

The briefing comes amid developing news after the Biden administration announced a lawsuit targeting restrictive voting rights laws, Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to the U.S.-Mexico border and the Chauvin sentencing in Minneapolis.

WATCH: Biden offers encouragement to LGBTQ Americans

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Biden is naming a Jessica Stern as a special diplomatic envoy at the State Department for LGBTQ rights.

WATCH: Minority leader McCarthy offers weekly briefing

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Nomaan Merchant, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy's remarks come amid continued deliberation over investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

WATCH: Garland announces civil rights case against Georgia as part of voting rights sweep

By Laura Santhanam

The Biden administration has pushed for voting rights laws as states pass laws restricting ballot access.

Harris heads to border after facing criticism for absence

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

While in El Paso, Texas, she will tour a Customs and Border Patrol processing center, hold a conversation with advocates from faith-based organizations as well as shelter and legal service providers and deliver remarks.