Apr 07 New guidance on reconciliation could be a game changer for Democrats By Lisa Desjardins Here’s a look at what we know about the Senate parliamentarian's decision. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Biden administration asks for business aid on infrastructure By Associated Press The Biden administration is appealing for the business community to be open to discuss higher corporate tax rates as part of the an infrastructure overhaul. Continue reading
Apr 07 Overriding governor’s veto, Arkansas lawmakers enact ban on gender affirming care for trans youth By Associated Press The Republican-controlled House and Senate voted to override GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson's veto of the measure, which prohibits doctors from providing gender affirming medical care. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: U.S. expanding COVID-19 vaccine access to community health centers By Associated Press White House COVID-19 adviser Andy Slavitt announced the development Wednesday, which expands opportunities for underserved communities to find vaccines in their communities. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 7:30 Biden administration speeds up vaccination timeline, infrastructure plan may follow suit By Yamiche Alcindor, Lisa Desjardins President Joe Biden once again changed his vaccination goals Tuesday, shortening the timeline for all American adults to be eligible to get a vaccine. And, a Senate rule change may allow him to move forward on infrastructure without Republican support. Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch 5:24 News Wrap: Navy medic shot dead after critically injuring two sailors in Maryland shooting In our news wrap Tuesday, two U.S. sailors are in critical condition after a navy medic shot them at a military facility in Frederick, Maryland. The suspect was later shot dead. Then, a look at how COVID related public restrictions… Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch 9:32 Black corporate leaders condemn Georgia voting law for ‘disproportionate’ access to ballot Georgia's recent voting law instating new ID rules for mail-in ballots has led 72 Black CEO's to write a full-page ad in The New York Times urging corporate executives to oppose the law. One of the signers of that letter,… Continue watching
Apr 06 U.S. weighs Beijing Olympics boycott with partners, allies By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The State Department says the Biden administration is considering a possible boycott of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics to protest China's human rights record. Continue reading
Apr 06 U.S. boosts aid to Palestinians as some in Congress cry foul By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The administration is also expected this week to announce a resumption in funding to the U.N. agency that deals with Palestinian refugees. Continue reading
Apr 06 Why COVID-19 conspiracy theories persist By David Klepper, Associated Press Conspiracy theories about the coronavirus have flourished since the global pandemic was declared a year ago. Researchers want to know why, and are examining the reasons some people believe conspiracy theories and others don't. Continue reading