Apr 21 Democrats push $25 billion for electric school buses, a Biden priority By Hope Yen, Associated Press The legislation unveiled Wednesday would authorize federal money over 10 years to cover the expense of purchasing electric school buses, building charging stations and providing workforce training. Continue reading
Apr 21 Putin warns of ‘quick and tough’ Russian response for foes By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The warning during his annual state-of-the-nation address came amid a massive Russian troop buildup near the border with Ukraine. The U.S. and its allies have urged the Kremlin to pull the troops back. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee will hold hearing examining competition in App stores By Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing examining potential antitrust violations in App stores on Wednesday. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: White House offers new tax credit to help spur vaccinations By Zeke Miller, Associated Press With more than 50 percent of adults at least partially vaccinated and roughly 28 million vaccine doses being delivered each week, demand has eclipsed supply as the constraining factor to vaccinations in much of the country. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Psaki speaks on U.S. police reform, climate summit By Associated Press President Joe Biden is "eager" to get a police reform bill on his desk, but White House press secretary Jen Psaki said what legislation is passed and when is the responsibility of Congress. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 5:32 ‘Sigh of relief:’ Saint Paul Mayor says Chauvin verdict a welcome sign of accountability By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris Amna Nawaz takes a closer look now, at how the nation, and, in particular, how African American communities across the country, are dealing with the jury's decision. Melvin Carter is the mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota, which, along with its… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 4:08 News Wrap: Democrats block effort to censure Maxine Waters for Chauvin trial comments In our news wrap Tuesday, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives blocked a vote on censuring congresswoman Maxine Waters. Latino lawyers and community leaders in Chicago called for a federal investigation of the police shooting of Adam Toledo. The… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 7:22 From figurehead to partner: How Walter Mondale transformed the office of vice president By William Brangham, Leah Nagy, Ryan Connelly Holmes Former Vice President Walter Mondale passed away Monday night at his home in Minneapolis. He was a lifelong public servant who transformed the role of vice president, and championed civil rights under Jimmy Carter before losing his own run for… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 7:27 Al Gore on how Walter Mondale made the vice president’s role a ‘substantive partnership’ Former Vice President Walter Mondale passed away Monday night at the age of 93. He was a lifelong public servant who transformed the role of vice president, and championed civil rights under President Jimmy Carter. For more on the way… Continue watching
Apr 20 WATCH: President Biden responds to the Derek Chauvin verdict By Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Before Tuesday's guilty verdicts were read out, President Joe Biden said he was praying for "the right verdict” in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. Continue reading