Mar 04 EU commission unveils climate law amid criticism By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press With its proposals, which will need to be approved by lawmakers and member states, the EU's executive arm wants to transform its ambition of cutting greenhouse gas emissions to zero by mid-century into biding law. Climate activists and Green members… Continue reading
Mar 04 What Super Tuesday data tells us about who voted and why By Courtney Vinopal What was driving voters in Super Tuesday states, and what could it mean as the 2020 race continues?… Continue reading
Mar 04 Watch 13:25 2 Democratic strategists on how Biden gained momentum for Super Tuesday Super Tuesday’s primary results represented a dramatic turn on the road to the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. What did not seem possible only days ago has materialized, as moderate voters united to support former Vice President Joe Biden. Sen. Bernie… Continue watching
Mar 04 Watch 7:59 What's at stake in Supreme Court's Louisiana abortion law case The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case about access to abortion doctors in Louisiana. The law in question is similar to a Texas one struck down by the Court in 2016 -- but decided by a different group… Continue watching
Mar 04 Sanders refocuses on Biden after Super Tuesday By Steve Peoples, Will Weissert, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Sanders targeted Biden's record on trade, Social Security and fundraising just hours after Mike Bloomberg suspended his campaign and Elizabeth Warren confirmed she was privately reassessing her future in the race. Continue reading
Mar 04 Chief Justice Roberts chides Schumer for 'dangerous' remarks on 2 justices By Associated Press Roberts was responding to Schumer's remarks at a rally outside the court while a high-profile abortion case was being argued inside. Continue reading
Mar 04 Trump attacks Sessions ahead of Senate primary runoff By Kim Chandler, Associated Press The newest Twitter scolding by the president, who previously been largely quiet on the race, could further damage Jeff Sessions' hopes of a political resurrection in the state where he had been a conservative icon. Continue reading
Mar 04 House passes bipartisan $8.3 billion bill to battle novel coronavirus By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The swift and sweeping bipartisan vote was a relative rarity in a polarized Washington and came just nine days after the president outlined a $2.5 billion plan that both President Donald Trump's GOP allies and Democratic critics said was insufficient. Continue reading
Mar 04 Stocks soar on plans for more stimulus measures, Biden wins By Stan Choe, Alex Veiga, Associated Press Health care companies helped lead the gains after Biden solidified his contender status for the Democratic presidential nomination. Investors see him as a more business-friendly alternative to Bernie Sanders. Continue reading
Mar 04 Biden wins Maine primary By Associated Press Joe Biden has been declared the winner of the Maine primary. Continue reading