May 03 Biden to test appeal among black voters in South Carolina By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Proving that he can win over black voters would be an essential part of Joe Biden's argument that he is the most electable Democrat in the race. Continue reading
May 03 Presidential hopeful Inslee wants 100 percent clean energy by 2030 By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Presidential candidate Jay Inslee is calling for the nation's entire electrical grid and all new vehicles and buildings to be carbon pollution free by 2030. Continue reading
May 03 2020 campaigns grapple with how to manage cybersecurity By Colleen Long, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Whether presidential campaigns have learned from the cyberattacks is a critical question ahead as the 2020 election approaches. Preventing the attacks won't be easy or cheap. Continue reading
May 03 Klobuchar releases $100 billion substance abuse, mental health plan By Sara Burnett, Associated Press The plan includes funding for early intervention of mental health disorders, a national suicide prevention campaign, and better access to opioid addiction treatment. Continue reading
May 02 Watch 6:36 News Wrap: Stephen Moore withdraws as potential Fed nominee In our Thursday news wrap, conservative commentator Stephen Moore withdrew as a potential nominee to the Federal Reserve Board after losing support from Senate Republicans over past writings disparaging women. Meanwhile, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared that he retains the… Continue watching
May 02 Watch 9:00 On Mueller report, has Attorney General Barr been 'forthcoming' or 'lawless?' After Attorney General William Barr failed to appear before the House Judiciary Committee for a scheduled hearing on the Mueller report, House Democrats threatened to hold him in contempt. Meanwhile, Republicans argue Mueller’s investigation was biased against President Trump. Amna… Continue watching
May 02 Trump formally submits Kelly Craft nomination for UN post By Associated Press As U.S. ambassador to Canada, Craft played a role in facilitating the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, a revamp of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Continue reading
May 02 Trump to retain right to invoke privilege in further congressional inquiries, lawyer says By Associated Press In a letter to Attorney General William Barr, White House attorney Emmet Flood says President Donald Trump will protect executive privilege in the face of congressional inquiries. Continue reading
May 02 Trump administration to ease safety rules created after deadly Deepwater Horizon explosion By Janet McConnaughey, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said in a statement the administration was acting to eliminate "unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining safety and environmental protection offshore."… Continue reading
May 02 WATCH: Trump touts new religious exemption allowing clinicians to refuse abortions The rule would likely require that hospitals, universities, clinics and other institutions that receive funding from federal programs certify that they comply with some 25 federal laws protecting conscience and religious rights. Continue reading