Sep 19 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Hezbollah leader says pager attack crossed 'red line' By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press The Pentagon held a news briefing on Thursday as the leader of Hezbollah said this week's deadly attack on the Lebanon-based militant group's communications devices was a “severe blow” that crossed a “red line.”… Continue reading
Sep 19 WATCH: Biden lauds Fed's rate cut in speech at Economic Club of Washington, D.C. By Colleen Long, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden said Thursday the Federal Reserve's decision to lower interest rates was “an important signal” that inflation has eased as he poked at Donald Trump's economic policies as a failure in the past and sure to “fail again” if revived. Continue reading
Sep 19 WATCH: Leaders of Democratic protest of Israel-Hamas war won't endorse Harris but warn against Trump By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Leaders of a Democratic protest vote movement against the Israel-Hamas war said Thursday that they would not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris ’ presidential bid but strongly urged their supporters to vote against Donald Trump in November. Continue reading
Sep 19 Residents of Springfield, Ohio, pray for political firestorm to blow over By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press In the quiet corners of Springfield, Ohio — out of sight of the drumbeat of politicians and journalists, troopers and newly installed security cameras — the people who live here are taking a breath, praying and attempting to carry on. Continue reading
Sep 18 Temporary government funding bill fails in House vote, next steps to avoid shutdown unclear By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House on Wednesday rejected Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal that would have linked temporary funding for the federal government with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote. Continue reading
Sep 18 WATCH: Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for 'Hidden Figures' and other women contributors to NASA By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday. Continue reading
Sep 18 FBI says Iranian hackers tried but failed to interest Biden campaign in stolen Trump info By Eric Tucker, David Klepper, Associated Press The announcement is the latest effort to call out what officials say is Iran’s brazen, ongoing work to interfere in the 2024 election, including a hack-and-leak campaign that the FBI and other federal agencies linked last month to Tehran. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 3:33 Campaigns face increasing calls for civility in contentious election season By Lisa Desjardins, Winston Wilde Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are pressing ahead with a very busy campaign schedule. For Trump, that included his first campaign appearance since the latest apparent assassination attempt against him. Lisa Desjardins reports on the increasing… Continue watching
Sep 18 Watch 4:42 With election looming, Congress scrambles to avert government shutdown By Lisa Desjardins The election looms, but first, lawmakers face another deadline to keep the government open and funded. With just under two weeks to go, the House of Representatives is taking a risk by voting on a government funding patch with controversial… Continue watching
Sep 18 Teamsters union rebuffs both Trump and Harris, declining to endorse either for president By Josh Boak, Tom Krisher, Associated Press “Unfortunately, neither major candidate was able to make serious commitments to our union to ensure the interests of working people are always put before Big Business,” Teamsters President Sean M. O’Brien said in a statement. Continue reading