Feb 25 Biden directive expands jobless aid to more unemployed By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Those eligible include people who have turned down job offers because they believed the employers weren't providing sufficient protection from the coronavirus. Continue reading
Feb 25 European court says governments must prove climate change effort By Barry Hatton, Associated Press A top European court is forcing 33 governments to prove they are cutting emissions in line with the requirements of the 2015 Paris climate accord. Continue reading
Feb 25 Watch 11:30 How a minimum wage increase could impact people's livelihoods By Stephanie Sy, Saher Khan, Matt Loffman, Ian Couzens More than 17 million Americans could see their income rise if the $15 minimum wage now in the COVID relief bill passes Congress. We hear from some of those who would be impacted by a minimum wage increase, and Stephanie… Continue watching
Feb 25 House votes to expand legal safeguards for LGBTQ people By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill passed Thursday by a vote of 224-206 with three Republicans joining Democrats in voting yes. The Equality Act amends existing civil rights law to explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identification as protected characteristics. Continue reading
Feb 25 WATCH: Biden pushes his COVID-19 rescue plan to nation's governors By Associated Press Addressing the National Governors Association Winter Meeting, Biden touted his progress on getting 500 million COVID vaccine shots into arms since he took office. And he urged the governors for bipartisan help moving forward. Continue reading
Feb 25 How 4 history-making Black politicians are paving the way for future generations By Candice Norwood During a time of nationwide discussions about racial injustice, diversity and equity, four Black politicians whose elections were historic firsts spoke with the PBS NewsHour. Continue reading
Feb 25 WATCH: House poised to vote on legal safeguards for LGBTQ people By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Equality Act amends existing civil rights law to explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identification as protected characteristics. Supporters say the law would ensure that every person is treated equally under the law. Continue reading
Feb 25 Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to U.S. By Julie Watson, Associated Press Biden said keeping out immigrant labor was hurting the U.S. economy, not protecting it. The order was blocking tens of thousands of people, including the relatives of U.S. permanent residents, immigrant employees and visa lottery winners. Continue reading
Feb 25 Agency permanently bans fracking near Delaware River By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press The Delaware River Basin Commission first imposed a moratorium on gas development more than a decade ago. The agency says fracking poses too great of a risk to the water supply. Continue reading
Feb 25 Manhattan prosecutor gets Trump tax records after long fight By Michael Sisak, Associated Press A New York prosecutor has obtained copies of Donald Trump's tax records after the Supreme Court this week rejected the former president's last-ditch effort to prevent them from being handed over. Continue reading