May 18 Watch 8:48 Republican Maricopa County official decries the 'big lie' behind third vote audit By Stephanie Sy An order to audit the 2020 vote by the Republican-controlled state senate in Arizona has been opposed by several members of the county board of supervisors, who say the process has made Arizona a "laughing stock" and it's time to… Continue watching
May 18 Palestinians go on strike as the conflict rages By Fares Akram, Ravi Nessman, Associated Press Palestinians across Israel and the occupied territories went on strike in a rare collective protest of Israel's policies. It came as Israeli missiles toppled a building in Gaza and militants in the Hamas-ruled territory fired dozens of rockets that killed… Continue reading
May 18 Biden reverses Trump changes to bank antidiscrimination law By Ken Sweet, Associated Press The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency says it plans to start from scratch on its regulations involving the Community Reinvestment Act. The agency told banks to effectively ignore the 2020 changes. Continue reading
May 18 House Speaker Pelosi backs 2022 Olympics diplomatic boycott By Associated Press Pelosi is not advocating that countries keep their athletes home from the Winter Games. But she does think world leaders should stay away from next year's Olympics. Continue reading
May 18 Lawmakers quiz Boeing, FAA about recent issues with planes By Associated Press Two key members of Congress are seeking records from Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration about production problems with two of the company’s most popular airliners. Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks at electric vehicle center in Dearborn, Michigan By Associated Press Biden toured Ford's Electric Vehicle Center, a new factory being built on the grounds of the automaker's massive Rouge complex in Dearborn, Michigan. Continue reading
May 18 E.U. seeks Mideast cease-fire, concerned conflict will spread By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The E.U. also wants to see long-stalled peace moves resume. More than 220 people have been killed in the conflict, now in its second week. Airstrikes and rocket attacks between Israel and the Palestinians continued Tuesday. Continue reading
May 18 Kerry says U.S. examining carbon border tax, sees risks By Associated Press Kerry said President Joe Biden had instructed U.S. officials to examine the issue in detail as the European Union prepares to announce its plans for a "carbon border adjustment mechanism."… Continue reading
May 18 GOP Leader McCarthy opposes Jan. 6 commission ahead of vote By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday that he won’t support a proposal to form an independent, bipartisan commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: White House COVID task force holds news briefing By News Desk and Associated Press The White House coronavirus task force will hold a news briefing on Tuesday, May 18. Continue reading