May 15 2020 Democrats denounce Alabama's abortion ban By Will Weissert, Associated Press The Democratic presidential candidates warned the decision portends a larger offensive by conservatives around the country to undermine the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Continue reading
May 15 Planned Parenthood and ACLU suing over Ohio abortion ban Abortion bills passed in several states are setting up legal fights to push the now-conservative-leaning Supreme Court to take up abortion and overturn Roe v. Wade. Continue reading
May 15 Wisconsin lawmakers poised to approve 'born alive' bill By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has promised to veto the measure, but the move comes as conservatives across the country push to end the constitutional right to abortion. Continue reading
May 15 Lawmakers grill FAA chief about Boeing 737 MAX safety concerns By Associated Press The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, Daniel Elwell, is testifying before a House aviation panel after two deadly accidents involving the Boeing 737 Max. Continue reading
May 15 Mnuchin says courts need to settle fight over Trump's tax returns By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The Treasury secretary told a Senate panel that the fight over Trump's tax returns "will go to the third branch of government to be resolved."… Continue reading
May 15 Bernie Sanders focuses on Joe Biden as his favorite foil By Juana Summers, Associated Press Bernie Sanders is quick to slam Joe Biden's stance on free trade deals, the Iraq War and climate change, and his campaign sends fundraising appeals the subject line: "Joe Biden."… Continue reading
May 15 North Carolina 'bathroom bill' sponsor wins GOP redo of tainted election By Emery P. Dalesio, Associated Press State Sen. Dan Bishop topped nine other Republican candidates seeking the 9th Congressional District nomination on Tuesday, winning almost half of the ballots cast. Continue reading
May 14 Alabama abortion ban heads to GOP governor's desk By Kim Chandler, Associated Press State senators voted 25-6 for the bill that had overwhelmingly cleared the House of Representatives earlier this month. The legislation now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey, who will decide whether to sign the bill into law. Continue reading
May 14 Watch 7:43 Tim Ryan on China tariffs, environmental policy and immigration By Judy Woodruff, Alexandra D'Elia Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan has long been considered a Democratic rising star. After unsuccessfully challenging Nancy Pelosi for her leadership role in 2016, he’s now running for president. In his platform, Ryan emphasizes the need to bring U.S. industry into… Continue watching
May 14 AP sources: Trump Jr. and Senate committee agree to an interview By Mary Clare Jalonick, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The deal comes after the panel subpoenaed the president's eldest son to discuss answers Donald Trump Jr. gave the panel's staff in a 2017 interview. Continue reading