Jul 14 China accuses U.S. of sowing discord in South China Sea By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press The Trump administration's rejection of broad Chinese claims to much of the South China Sea came across in Asia as an election-year political move, with some appealing for calm amid fears of greater tensions. Continue reading
Jul 14 U.S. carries out the 1st federal execution in nearly 2 decades By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The U.S. government on Tuesday carried out the first federal execution in almost two decades. Continue reading
Jul 13 WATCH: Florida governor gives coronavirus update amid rise in cases By Associated Press The increase in coronavirus cases has filled some Florida hospitals, or brought them close to their capacity. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 7:12 Why Trump’s commutation of Roger Stone is ‘highly unusual’ On Friday, President Trump announced he was commuting the three-year prison sentence of his longtime friend and adviser Roger Stone. Stone was convicted by a federal jury of seven felonies, including lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional investigation. But… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 10:59 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump vs. health experts, Stone’s commutation NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s commutation of Roger Stone’s prison sentence and the Lincoln Project’s TV ad response, Trump’s attacks on U.S. Continue watching
Jul 13 Federal judge rules women can get abortion pill without doctor visits By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill. Continue reading
Jul 13 Tennessee governor signs 6-week abortion ban, federal judge swiftly blocks By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press The Republican governor's action Monday triggered quick action by a federal judge, who opted to wait for the bill to become law to rule on whether to block its bans. Continue reading
Jul 13 Polish president wins second term after bitter campaign By Vanessa Gera, Monika Scislowska, Associated Press The close race followed a bitter campaign between Duda and Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski that was dominated by cultural issues. Continue reading
Jul 13 WATCH: Officials testify on immigration detention facilities during COVID-19 By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on ICE contractor responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee heard from several contractors, including Mr. Damon T. Hininger, President and CEO of CoreCivic and Mr. George C. Zoley,… Continue reading
Jul 13 WATCH: Trump holds roundtable with people positively impacted by law enforcement By Candice Norwood The event comes as protesters around the country have been demanding police reform in the wake of several highly publicized killings of Black people. Continue reading