May 07 Justice Department dropping Flynn's Trump-Russia case By Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department says it's dropping its criminal case against President Donald Trump's first national security adviser Michael Flynn. That's according to a court filing Thursday obtained by The Associated Press. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Pence says he's confident in states' reopening plans By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence says he's confident that states are moving "in a responsible way" in their plans to reopen their economies, despite the failures of many governors to follow federal guidelines. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Trump meets with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to discuss coronavirus efforts By Darlene Superville, Jill Colvin, Paul Weber, Associated Press Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has removed jail as a punishment for violating his coronavirus restrictions following outcry by conservatives over a Dallas salon owner who was jailed for refusing to keep her business closed. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: McCarthy names GOP lawmakers to coronavirus response committee By Courtney Vinopal House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy named Republican leaders to a select watchdog committee that will oversee the coronavirus response during a weekly news conference on May 7. Continue reading
May 07 Unanimous Supreme Court throws out 'Bridgegate' convictions By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court has thrown out the convictions of two political insiders involved in New Jersey’s “Bridgegate” scandal. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Health official testifies on new tests for COVD-19 By Courtney Vinopal The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions will hold a hearing May 7 on efforts to create new technologies designed to produce millions of tests for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
May 06 Former Iraqi intelligence chief approved as new premier By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Samya Kullab, Associated Press Iraq's former spy chief has been sworn in as the prime minister by lawmakers after weeks of tense political negotiations as the country faces a severe economic crisis spurred by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley and Associated Press Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly held a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
May 06 Some senators now want lawmakers tested for coronavirus By Alan Fram, Associated Press Some senators now say they'd like lawmakers to be tested for the coronavirus. Their comments come days after congressional leaders declined an offer of 1,000 virus tests from the Trump White House. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 4:24 'This isn't a red or blue issue.' Workers on political battle over state, city funding By Meredith Lee Congress is divided over whether the next coronavirus relief bill should fund cities and states reeling from the economic impact of the pandemic. Democrats and some Republicans cite governors and mayors who say aid is needed to stave off additional… Continue watching