Apr 23 Biden taps Montana environmentalist to direct Bureau of Land Management By Matthew Brown, Associated Press President Joe Biden has nominated Tracy Stone-Manning of Missoula, Montana, to direct the Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management. She will oversee roughly a quarter-billion acres of federally owned land in Western states. Continue reading
Apr 23 Russian troops start pulling back from Ukrainian border By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Friday's moves came a day after Russia's defense minister declared sweeping maneuvers in Crimea and wide swaths of western Russia over, and ordered the military to pull the troops that took part back to their bases by May 1. Continue reading
Apr 23 How infrastructure has historically promoted inequality By Candice Norwood Advocates hope the attention on Biden’s infrastructure plan will foster more conversation about the real history of inequity in American infrastructure and possible solutions. Continue reading
Apr 23 3 things that led to Chauvin's conviction, and what experts say is needed for more police accountability By Candice Norwood In the aftermath of the verdict loom familiar questions about what it means and what comes next. Continue reading
Apr 23 Caitlyn Jenner says she will run for governor of California By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Republican Caitlyn Jenner said Friday she will run for governor of California, injecting a jolt of celebrity into an emerging campaign that threatens to oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: White House announces plans for Biden's first overseas trip By Associated Press The White House has announced that President Joe Biden will embark on his first overseas trip in office in June, with the aim of demonstrating his administration's commitment to the Transatlantic alliance and reengagement with key allies. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: Biden makes case for climate-friendly economic policies at leaders summit By Ellen Knickmeyer, Christina Larson, Matthew Daly, Associated Press Friday's second and final day of the summit also focused on what Biden says is the need for massive investment for cleaner energy — and what he says is the economic payoff. Continue reading
Apr 22 Senate passes bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The measure passed Thursday would expedite the review of hate crimes and provide support for local law enforcement in response to thousands of reported violent incidents in the past year. Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch 4:41 News Wrap: Senate passes bipartisan COVID hate crimes bill to protect AAPI community By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan COVID-19 hate crimes bill, responding to attacks on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The U.S. House of Representatives voted along party lines to grant Washington, D.C. statehood. Internationally, Russia… Continue watching
Apr 22 WATCH: Greta Thunberg, climate experts testify before House on fossil fuel subsidies By Associated Press The hearing took place Thursday, the day the Biden administration convened a summit of world leaders to discuss taking action to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading