Oct 08 How different states run their elections By Maya Sweedler, Associated Press The U.S. general election on Nov. 5 will decide the country’s direction, but it is far from a nationally administered contest. Continue reading
Oct 08 Disaster loan program for small businesses could run out of funds in weeks if Congress doesn't act By Mae Anderson, Associated Press President Joe Biden said in a letter to Congress Friday that aid could run out “in a matter of weeks ” if more federal funding is not approved. And now another hurricane, Milton, is bearing down on Florida,… Continue reading
Oct 08 Harris says Trump 'incredibly irresponsible' for spreading Helene misinformation By Will Weissert, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris is calling former President Donald Trump “incredibly irresponsible” for spreading falsehoods about the federal response to Hurricane Helene’s destruction. Continue reading
Oct 08 Trump had as many as 7 private calls with Putin since leaving office, Bob Woodward writes in new book By Michelle L. Price, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Bob Woodward writes in his new book “War” that Donald Trump has had as many as seven private phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office and that he secretly sent the Russian president COVID-19 test machines in 2020. Continue reading
Oct 08 WATCH: Pentagon says meeting between Secretary Austin and Israel's Gallant postponed By Bassem Mroue, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Hezbollah fired another barrage of rockets into Israel on Tuesday, and the militant group’s acting leader vowed to keep up pressure that has forced tens of thousands of Israelis from their homes near the Lebanese border. The Israeli military said… Continue reading
Oct 08 Former aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams charged with witness tampering, destroying evidence By Michael R. Sisak, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press Federal prosecutors allege that Mohamed Bahi told a businessman and campaign donors to lie to the FBI in June. Continue reading
Oct 08 WATCH: Biden touts efforts to replace lead pipes at Milwaukee event By Michael Phillis, Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes, finalizing an aggressive approach aimed at ensuring that drinking water is safe for all Americans. Continue reading
Oct 08 States sue TikTok, saying the app is addictive and harms the mental health of children By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press In its filings, the District of Columbia called the algorithm "dopamine-inducing," and said it was created to be intentionally addictive so the company could trap many young users into excessive use. Continue reading
Oct 08 WATCH: Biden warns Milton could be one of the worst storms to hit Florida in a century By Associated Press At an Oval Office briefing, Biden also spoke about misinformation and disinformation surrounding the federal response to Hurricane Helene: “Those who do it do it to try to damage the administration.”… Continue reading
Oct 07 Watch 9:30 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the voters and states that will decide the election By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the key battleground states set to decide the presidential race with a month until the election,… Continue watching