Mar 23 WATCH: Senate holds hearing on proposals to reduce gun violence By Associated Press In his opening remarks, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, acknowledged the response of law enforcement at the latest shootings while emphasizing the right to bear arms for America's citizens. Continue reading
Mar 22 GOP firebrand U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks enters Alabama Senate race By Associated Press A conservative firebrand and staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump who came under fire for remarks preceding the attack on the U.S. Capitol has joined the Alabama GOP primary field to replace Sen. Richard Shelby. Continue reading
Mar 22 Watch 7:01 Why thousands of immigrant children have spent more time than legally allowed at border By Amna Nawaz, Adam Raney, Meredith Lee, Lena I. Jackson, Julia Galiano-Rios Amid an influx of immigrant children arriving at the southern border, new images have surfaced from inside the overcrowded facilities on the U.S. side. The Biden administration on Monday sent officials to Mexico to discuss efforts to stem migration north. Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 4:20 News Wrap: Thousands of spring break revelers force Miami Beach to enforce curfew In our news wrap Monday, Florida's Miami Beach saw thousands of spring break revelers that defined face mask orders and social distancing guidelines over the weekend, prompting officials to authorize an overnight curfew until April 12. Also, The Supreme Court… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 9:24 Amy Walter and Errin Haines on COVID stimulus relief, Biden immigration policy The Cook Political Report’s Amy Walter and Errin Haines of The 19th join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the rollout of the new COVID stimulus bill, how it benefits women and marginalized communities, and the Biden… Continue watching
Mar 22 Photos of migrant detention highlight Biden's border secrecy By Nomaan Merchant, Jonathan Lemire, Josh Boak, Associated Press The new images show immigrant teenagers sleeping on mats in crowded conditions, separated in groups by plastic partitions. Continue reading
Mar 22 Army revamps fitness exam, kicks out leg tuck test many fail By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Army leaders also said Monday they are also going to create a new tiered system that will mask some of the fitness score differences between men and women when it comes to promotions or other job selections. Continue reading
Mar 22 U.S. officials to hold talks in Mexico on migration By Associated Press Mexico's top diplomat for North America said the talks will focus on the two countries "joint efforts for secure, safe and regulated migration."… Continue reading
Mar 22 After record 2020 election turnout, states look to limit voting options By Chloe Jones The Brennan Center, an independent nonpartisan law and policy organization in New York, found that more than 253 restrictive voting bills had been introduced in legislatures across 43 states just this year through Feb. 23 — up from 35 bills… Continue reading
Mar 22 WATCH LIVE: Senate resumes hearing to consider nomination of Marty Walsh as secretary of labor By Associated Press Walsh has a long history with labor, he served as president of Laborers Local 223 and, before becoming mayor, headed up the Boston Building Trades — a union umbrella organization. Continue reading