Feb 01 Biden asks high court to put off border wall, asylum cases By Associated Press The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to put off arguments over two controversial Trump administration policies that have been challenged in court now that President Joe Biden has taken steps to unwind them. Continue reading
Feb 01 Oregon 1st state to decriminalize possession of hard drugs By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press Police in Oregon can no longer arrest someone for possession of small amounts of heroin, methamphetamine and other hard drugs. Instead, those found in possession would face a $100 fine or a health assessment. Continue reading
Feb 01 Biden threatens sanctions on Myanmar after military coup By Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Joe Biden is threatening new sanctions on Myanmar after a coup that saw the military arrest the civilian leaders of its government. Continue reading
Feb 01 India's farming protests resonate with U.S. agriculture communities By Scott McFetridge, Associated Press The dispute raises questions not only about agriculture in India but larger issues about the country's rural areas — issues that are familiar to anyone who has watched as populations dwindle in rural America and many small communities struggle to… Continue reading
Feb 01 WATCH: White House announces Biden will meet with Republicans who propose lesser COVID-19 aid By Aamer Madhani, Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak, Associated Press The Republicans propose slimmer benefits, including $1,000 in direct payments to individuals earning up to $40,000 a year, or $80,000 for couples. Continue reading
Feb 01 WATCH: White House COVID-19 response team says U.S. cases down, but 3 variants detected By Associated Press The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are down in recent weeks, but three mutations that are causing concern have been detected in the U.S. Continue reading
Feb 01 Trump names 2 lawyers to impeachment trial defense team By Associated Press Both attorneys issued statements through Trump's office on Sunday saying that they were honored to take the job. Continue reading
Feb 01 Biden to meet Republicans proposing $618 billion pandemic aid By Associated Press The Republicans propose slimmer benefits, including $1,000 in direct payments to individuals earning up to $40,000 a year, or $80,000 for couples, according to a draft obtained by The Associated Press. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 5:47 How Congress is addressing the Jan. 6 insurrection Former President Donald Trump, charged with inciting the January 6 insurrection, is facing his second impeachment trial amid ongoing investigations by Congressional committees and federal agencies into the events that led to the attack. New York University School of Law… Continue watching
Jan 31 Watch 4:37 Protests over Alexei Navalny's arrest continue amid Kremlin crackdown on protesters By PBS NewsHour Despite threats of harsh consequences from the Kremlin, tens of thousands gathered to protest opposition leader Navalny’s arrest and were met with considerable force from Russian police. President Biden called Putin earlier this week to discuss Navalny’s possible release, and… Continue watching