Politics

The cost of redacting police body cam footage must be paid by governments, court rules

By Don Thompson, Associated Press

Governments must bear the costs of redacting police body camera video before making it public, the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a decision that was hailed by media organizations and will be costly for cities and counties.

U.S. charges North Korean bank officials in sanctions case

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Justice Department has unsealed charges against more than two dozen North Korean individuals accused of making at least $2.5 billion in illicit payments linked to the country's nuclear weapons and missile program.

Mitch McConnell stresses need to wear face masks in public

By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is stressing the importance of wearing masks in public as the nation's economy reopens. In doing so, the Kentucky Republican waded into a politically charged issue.

WATCH: Minority leader Kevin McCarthy holds weekly news briefing

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, who praised the bill in March and said it included "important reforms" to guard against abuses, reversed that stance when Trump said he opposed it.

French hospital workers protest lack of funds

By Associated Press

Hospital workers gathered outside Robert-Debré hospital in North-East Paris Thursday to protest what they describe as the government's lack of interest in France's public health system.

Sen. Tim Kaine tests positive for coronavirus antibody test

By Associated Press

Kaine said in a statement Thursday that he and his wife, Anne Holton, were tested for antibodies this month after their health providers thought it possible they'd had mild cases of the virus earlier this year.

Trump escalates war on Twitter, social media protections

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order aimed at curbing liability protections for social media companies.

WATCH: White House press secretary holds coronavirus briefing

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds a coronavirus briefing on May 28.

WATCH: Pelosi says death of George Floyd in police custody was 'murder'

By Associated Press

Pelosi described the death of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis as "murder."…

WATCH: Biden calls for justice in 'horrific' Floyd death

By Associated Press

Former Vice President Joe Biden called for justice and accountability for the family of George Floyd, a black man who died shortly after his arrest by the Minneapolis Police Department.