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
May 06 Watch 7:28 Sen. Thune on why he isn't rushing to add state and local coronavirus funding The issue of whether to provide states and cities with additional federal funding is one of many challenges confronting Congress during the coronavirus pandemic. South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the second-ranking Republican in the Senate, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss… Continue watching
May 06 Maduro airs video of American detained in Venezuela plot By Christine Armario, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Maduro aired a video of Luke Denman on state television Wednesday in which the 34-year-old Texas native claims he signed a contract with a Florida-based company to train rebel troops and carry out the assault in exchange for up to… Continue reading
May 06 Mississippi auditor finds Brett Favre paid from welfare funds for speeches he never gave By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press A Mississippi audit says a nonprofit group used more than $1 million in welfare money to pay former NFL quarterback Brett Favre for multiple speaking engagements — but he did not show up at the events. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: White House holds news briefing on coronavirus updates By Molly Finnegan The briefing is expected to start at 4 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading