Jun 10 Federal Reserve to keep providing aid and sees no rate hike through 2022 By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Federal Reserve says it will keep buying bonds to maintain low borrowing rates and support the U.S. economy in the midst of a recession. And it says nearly all the Fed's policymakers foresee no rate hike through 2022. Continue reading
Jun 10 Former federal judge says push to dismiss Flynn case is abuse of power By Michael Balsamo, Colleen Long, Associated Press A former federal judge appointed to review the Justice Department's motion to dismiss criminal charges against President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn said there was evidence of a "gross abuse" of prosecutorial power and that the request… Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: White House press secretary holds news briefing amid nationwide protests By Associated Press White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany is expected to hold a press briefing Wednesday amid nationwide calls for police reform. Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: George Floyd’s brother, law enforcement officials testify on policing practices By Candice Norwood Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee will hear from police chiefs, police reform advocates and the lawyer for the family of Floyd. Continue reading
Jun 10 ‘Chaos in Georgia’: Is messy primary a November harbinger? By Associated Press Many Democrats blamed the Republican secretary of state for hourslong lines, voting machine malfunctions, provisional ballot shortages and absentee ballots failing to arrive in time for Tuesday's elections. Continue reading
Jun 09 Biden wins Georgia, West Virginia Democratic primaries By Associated Press The former vice president was declared the winner Tuesday, after a day of voting problems plagued Georgia. Voters reported long lines, equipment not working and absentee ballots not received. Polling places in at least nine counties extended voting hours because… Continue reading
Jun 09 WATCH: Senate Finance Committee hearing on role of unemployment insurance amid COVID-19 By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on role of unemployment insurance amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Jun 09 WATCH: House Transportation Committee hearing on impacts of COVID-19 on transit workers By Associated Press The House Transportation Committee held a hearing on the impacts of COVID-19 on transit workers. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 7:21 The truth about vote-by-mail and fraud By William Brangham, Meredith Lee The question of how to conduct elections safely during a pandemic remains timely as voters go to the polls in five states on Tuesday. With COVID-19 still present across the country, officials are trying to prepare for this fall’s election,… Continue watching
Jun 09 ‘Optics matter.’ National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history By Candice Norwood In light of recent confrontations, many are questioning the wisdom of using trained military to monitor American civilians protesting on American soil. Continue reading