May 07 In surprise, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won't seek a second term By Bill Barrow, Jeff Amy, Associated Press Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms confirmed Friday that she will not seek a second term, an election-year surprise that marks a sharp turnabout for the city's second Black woman executive. Continue reading
May 07 Biden administration allocates $21.6 billion in rental assistance By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The administration on Friday also announced changes in the rental assistance program aimed at addressing criticism that the emergency support has not reached many renters who need the help. The additional aid is included in the $1.9 trillion relief package… Continue reading
May 07 U.S. drops Trump plan for more biometric data on immigrants By Associated Press U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said the proposed rule submitted for public comment in September would be withdrawn as part of the new administration's goal of reducing "barriers and undue burdens" in the immigration system. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: White House Press Secretary Psaki talks prospects for Putin meeting, Iran deal By Associated Press Psaki made the comments shortly after President Joe Biden told reporters he is "confident" the June meeting with Putin will occur. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 5:05 India records 400,000 new infections for the second time during second wave In our news wrap Thursday, the COVID emergency is growing ever more desperate in India as new infections top 400,000 for a second time, with nearly 4,000 deaths in 24 hours. French President Emmanuel Macron voiced support for releasing COVID… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 7:33 Liz Cheney was a rising Republican star until Jan. 6. Here's what changed By Lisa Desjardins, Tess Conciatori, Ian Couzens Internal divides over last year's election and the future of the party have come to a head as House Republicans seem to be moving to replace their No. 3 leader, Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney. Lisa Desjardins reports on where Republicans… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 7:09 Exploring the 'unprecedented,' secretive efforts to review millions of ballots in Arizona By Stephanie Sy, Alex D'Elia Though the 2020 presidential election is six months behind us, a review of nearly 2.1 million ballots in Arizona's largest county is currently underway, ordered by the state's Republican-led Senate. Stephanie Sy explores the growing controversy and what it means… Continue watching
May 06 U.S. sends more warplanes to protect pullout from Afghanistan By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press U.S. officials said before the withdrawal began that they expected the Taliban to attempt to interfere, even as the insurgents continue pressuring government forces, especially in Helmand and Kandahar provinces in southern Afghanistan. Continue reading
May 06 Jonathan Bush, brother of President George H.W. Bush, dies By Associated Press In a post on Twitter, the George & Barbara Bush Foundation said he was "a fine gentleman and a noble soul." Jonathan Bush worked in finance. He was the last surviving of the family's five siblings. Continue reading
May 06 Biden's plan would boost conservation of U.S. lands, waters By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The plan would purify drinking water, increase green space, improve access to outdoor recreation, restore healthy fisheries, reduce the risk of wildfires and recognize the "oversized contributions" of farmers, ranchers, forest owners, fishers, hunters, rural communities and tribal nations. Continue reading