Aug 07 Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The bipartisan legislation, which passed the Senate 86-11, would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports seeking to deprive Putin of revenues fueling the war. Continue reading
Aug 07 Will Mississippi send a Black Democrat to the US Senate? Scott Colom says don't count him out By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Scott Colom is a Black man and a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi, a state traditionally led by white conservatives. Colom aims to unseat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a white supporter of President Donald Trump who is… Continue reading
Aug 07 A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump By Ben Finley, Matthew Lee, Associated Press To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise. Continue reading
Aug 07 'I'm very good at grass.' Why Trump goes into the weeds on one of his favorite topics By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump loves talking about grass, even in settings where such a topic might seem out of place. Since returning to the White House early last year, the Republican has spoken about grass at least 45 times in public… Continue reading
Aug 07 WATCH: Sen. Cassidy says he'll vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general By Alanna Durkin Richer, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday he will back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump's Justice Department. Continue reading
Aug 07 Tennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman, set fall matchup for redrawn Memphis-area House seat By David A. Lieb, Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary Thursday for a significantly reshaped congressional district — marking a rare rejection of a candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Aug 07 Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination By Bill Barrow, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 7:05 The major changes Head Start faces under Trump proposal By Amna Nawaz, Andrew Merlis, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte The Trump administration is proposing new guidelines that would overhaul Head Start and could change how it’s run across the country. Launched in 1965 as part of President Johnson’s War on Poverty, Head Start serves 700,000 children ages three to… Continue watching
Aug 06 Watch 9:10 Greece deploys satellite detection system to combat deadly wildfires By Malcolm Brabant, Daphne Tolis New satellites are being used in Greece to help fight another vicious wildfire season there. The technology is helping crews spot and contain fires. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from the town of Mati, near Athens. Continue watching
Aug 06 Watch 6:16 Group pushes for ban on using campaign funds for legal fees in misconduct cases By Liz Landers, Ali Schmitz After Graham Platner ended his Senate campaign, activists launched an effort to claw back donations so the money wouldn’t be used on legal fees related to Platner’s alleged misconduct. The group behind the effort, Reckoning Action, is working with lawmakers… Continue watching