Jul 16 Watch 8:18 Why Puerto Rican governor’s scandal jeopardizes the island’s credibility In Puerto Rico, demonstrators have gathered for days to demand the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossello after hundreds of misogynistic, homophobic and crude text messages he exchanged with members of his inner circle were released. Targets included political opponents and… Continue watching
Jul 16 Top Senate Democrat announces support for reparations bill By Yamiche Alcindor “Racism is the poison of America,” Schumer said, adding "when a significant part of America is held back, all of America is held back.”… Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Defense secretary nominee says U.S. should pursue diplomacy with Iran By Robert Burns, Associated Press "I agree we do not want war with Iran," Mark Esper said. "We are not seeking war with Iran. We need to get back on the diplomatic channel."… Continue reading
Jul 16 Trump calls on GOP to oppose House condemnation of tweets By Ken Miller, Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The resolution that would condemn "President Donald Trump's racist comments that have legitimized and increased fear and hatred of new Americans and people of color."… Continue reading
Jul 16 Puerto Rico’s governor in crisis amid online chat scandal By Michael Weissenstein, Joel Colon, Associated Press The scandal that is threatening to buckle the 40-year-old Ricardo Rosselló centers on a profanity-laced and at times misogynistic online chat with nine other male members of his administration. Continue reading
Jul 16 What does Joe Sestak believe? Where the candidate stands on 7 issues By Geoffrey Lou Guray Here's where former Pennsylvania congressman and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Sestak stands on key issues. Continue reading
Jul 16 Do gun safety laws decrease child deaths? By Laura Santhanam A new study says states with universal background checks report fewer children’s deaths due to gun incidents. However, more data is needed to understand the relationship, the study maintains. Continue reading
Jul 16 Trump abortion rule seen as blow against Planned Parenthood By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Taxpayer-funded family planning clinics must stop referring women for abortions immediately, the Trump administration says, declaring it will begin enforcing a new regulation hailed by religious conservatives and denounced by medical organizations and women's rights groups. Continue reading
Jul 16 Facebook’s currency plan gets hostile reception in Congress By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press Members of both parties demanded to know why a company with massive market power and a track record of scandals should be trusted with such a far-reaching project, given the potential for fraud, abuse and criminal activity. Continue reading
Jul 15 Trump abortion restrictions effective immediately By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The Health and Human Services department said Monday it will begin enforcing the ban on abortion referrals, along with a requirement that family planning clinics maintain separate finances from facilities that provide abortions. Continue reading