Jul 14 Watch 6:26 What's in Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget plan? Here's what we know so far By Lisa Desjardins, Meredith Lee Democrats in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday announced a sweeping government spending deal to fund some of President Joe Biden's top priorities. But it received a chilly reception from Republicans. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the budget deal, how it affects… Continue watching
Jul 14 Will an 18-year-old pop star convince young people that the COVID-19 vaccine is good 4 u? By Chloe Jones Youth vaccination rates are brutal out here. So the White House tapped Olivia Rodrigo to lend a hand. Continue reading
Jul 14 UK to ban online racists from games after Euro 2020 uproar By Danica Kirka, Associated Press U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to ban anyone guilty of online racist abuse from attending soccer matches after three Black players on England's national team were targeted. Continue reading
Jul 14 Belarus targets rights activists, journalists with raids By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Authorities in Belarus have raided offices and homes of dozens of human rights activists and journalists. The crackdown Wednesday came after the country's authoritarian president promised to "deal with" non-governmental organizations for allegedly fomenting unrest. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Pop star Olivia Rodrigo joins Jen Psaki during White House news briefing By Associated Press The 18-year-old pop star and internet sensation was at the White House on Wednesday to meet with President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci as part of the administration's efforts to encourage younger Americans to roll up their sleeves and… Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Fed Chair Powell says inflation, though elevated, will likely moderate By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that inflation, which has been surging as the recovery strengthens, “will likely remain elevated in coming months" before “moderating."… Continue reading
Jul 14 Senate Democrats reach $3.5 trillion budget agreement By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Democrats announced late Tuesday that they'd reached a $3.5 trillion budget agreement, paving the way for their drive to pour federal resources into climate change, health care and family-service programs sought by President Joe Biden. Continue reading
Jul 13 Feds charge 4 in Iran plot to kidnap U.S. journalist, 4 others By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press An Iranian intelligence officer and three members of an Iranian intelligence network have been charged in Manhattan with plotting to lure a U.S. journalist and human rights activist from New York City to Iran. Continue reading
Jul 13 Families of Lebanese blast victims protest interior minister By Sarah El Deeb, Fay Abuelgasim, Associated Press Demonstrators gathered Tuesday outside the home of Lebanon's caretaker interior minister demanding an end to what they say is obstruction of the investigation into one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 8:38 Texas Dems encouraging federal takeover of elections, GOP Rep. Taylor says By Yamiche Alcindor, Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman Texas Democrats fighting against a restrictive voting bill took their case to Washington Tuesday as President Joe Biden made his push for strengthening voting rights laws nationwide. Lisa Desjardins begins our reports, then Yamiche Alcindor is joined by Congressman Van… Continue watching