Feb 24 Federal agents’ shootings escape scrutiny, use-of-force reforms By MacKenzie Shuman, Derek Hall, Devin Sauer, Nicole Ludden, José-Ignacío Castañeda Perez, Arizona State University First came the crash, reverberating off the walls of the retirement community like a "mini atom bomb," then a barrage of gunfire shattered the desert morning calm. Continue reading
Feb 24 White House unveils $2.5 billion emergency coronavirus request By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The request could advance quickly through Congress and came as coronavirus fears are credited with a 1,000-plus point drop in the Dow Jones index and are increasingly seen as a potential political threat to President Donald Trump. … Continue reading
Feb 24 ‘Why would I get out?’ Democratic candidates brush off calls to quit By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar said during a stop in Arkansas the day after she came in sixth in Nevada that dropping out was "not even a close call" for her. … Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 4:55 How 2020 Democrats are framing their campaigns after Sanders’ Nevada win With a decisive victory in the Nevada caucuses, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is the front-runner among 2020 Democrats. Sanders says he is supported by a “multi-generational, multi-racial coalition” that would propel him ahead of President Trump in a national… Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch 8:31 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Sanders’ Nevada victory NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including fears Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ ideology is too far left for him to be the 2020 Democratic nominee, why… Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch 4:45 Trump’s visit to India sparks hero’s welcome along with protests By Neha Poonia In his first official visit to India, President Trump was greeted largely with warmth and enthusiasm. But his arrival, at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing widespread criticism for a new law that opens pathways to citizenship… Continue watching
Feb 24 FBI official says Russia wants to see U.S. ‘tear ourselves apart’ By Eric Tucker, Associated Press An FBI official is warning that Russia wants to watch Americans "tear ourselves apart" through disruptive and brazen foreign influence operations. Continue reading
Feb 24 U.S. appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions By Gene Johnson, Associated Press The rules ban taxpayer-funded clinics from making abortion referrals and prohibit clinics that receive federal money from sharing office space with abortion providers — a rule critics said would force many to find new locations, undergo expensive remodels or shut… Continue reading
Feb 24 Pentagon adopts new ethical principles for using AI in war By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press The new principles call for people to "exercise appropriate levels of judgment and care" when deploying and using AI systems, such as those that scan aerial imagery to look for targets. But the principles fall short of stronger restrictions favored… Continue reading
Feb 24 Crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits takes effect By Anita Snow, Associated Press Advocates are scrambling to find other options to fill the needs of a traditionally low-income population. Continue reading