Jul 10 What does Tom Steyer believe? Where the candidate stands on 6 issues By Courtney Vinopal Here’s where billionaire environmentalist and 2020 presidential contender Tom Steyer stands on key issues. Continue reading
Jul 10 Who's in, who's out of the 2020 race By Meredith Lee Despite Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exit from the 2020 race, the Democratic field held at a net zero change this week after environmentalist Tom Steyer launched his White House bid. Continue reading
Jul 10 U.S. appeals court sides with Trump in emoluments lawsuit involving hotel By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press A federal appeals court has ordered the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump of illegally profiting off the presidency through his luxury Washington hotel, handing Trump a significant legal victory on Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 10 WATCH: Trump to sign executive order on kidney care reform By Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press President Donald Trump is directing the government to revamp the nation's care for kidney disease, so that more people whose kidneys fail have a chance at early transplants and home dialysis — along with better prevention so patients don't get… Continue reading
Jul 10 WATCH: Facial recognition technology, privacy under scrutiny at House committee hearing By Gretchen Frazee The hearing comes during a week when Immigration and Customs Enforcement has come under scrutiny for requesting states provide it with scans of driver's license photos. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 8:04 Why current court battle represents existential threat to Obamacare The Affordable Care Act is again facing a critical legal challenge, as a federal appeals court in New Orleans considers a lower court’s ruling that the law is unconstitutional. The Justice Department isn't defending the law, but Democratic lawmakers and… Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch 5:33 What has changed in states that have legalized marijuana -- and what hasn't Across the country, more state laws are aligning with voter attitudes about recreational use of marijuana. The wave of cannabis legalization has had a significant influence on individuals, communities and governments, and driven the development of a burgeoning commercial industry. Continue watching
Jul 09 Judge blocks government lawyers from quitting census fight By Associated Press The Justice Department formally asked the judge on Monday to let them switch lawyers after an embarrassing episode last week when lawyers seemed to be giving up the legal fight as President Donald Trump vowed to keep trying to include… Continue reading
Jul 09 Will this latest Republican effort to undo Obamacare succeed? By Laura Santhanam Health policy experts outline why you should pay attention to a law that could dramatically alter the nation's health care system. Continue reading
Jul 09 WATCH: McConnell equates his ancestors' slave ownership to Obama's The Kentucky Republican said Tuesday that he and former President Barack Obama have opposed reparations, and "both are the descendent of slave owners."… Continue reading