Jul 12 More than 6 in 10 Americans support protecting access to in vitro fertilization, AP-NORC poll finds By Colleen Long, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press According to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, relatively few Americans fully endorse the idea that a fertilized egg should have the same rights as a pregnant woman. But a significant share – 46%… Continue reading
Jul 12 These 3 Democrats didn't do better than Biden in this poll against Trump. They also didn't do any worse By Laura Santhanam More than half of U.S. adults think that neither President Joe Biden nor former President Donald Trump should lead their respective party’s White House tickets this year, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Jul 11 Trump lawyers push to overturn his felony conviction after Supreme Court immunity ruling By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Donald Trump’s lawyers are urging the judge in his New York hush money case to overturn his conviction and dismiss the case in the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity. Continue reading
Jul 11 Watch 4:12 Biden faces major public test as more Democrats call for him to step aside By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat President Biden is facing a high-pressure moment, preparing to hold his first solo press conference in several months at the NATO summit in Washington. It’s a major public test for the president’s re-election campaign as he faces questions over his… Continue watching
Jul 11 Watch 6:58 Democratic strategist warns changing presidential nominee 'is not cost-free' By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan Three of President Biden’s top political advisers met with Senate Democrats behind closed doors to address concerns over his political future. Some lawmakers expressed skepticism before and after the meeting. Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic strategist Philippe Reines for more… Continue watching
Jul 11 WATCH: Ukraine's Zelenskyy asks Biden to lift U.S. limits on striking Russian military targets By Ellen Knickmeyer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday embraced the support of allies who have provided substantial new aid and a path to joining NATO, even as he emphatically pushed for the help to arrive faster and for restrictions to be lifted on the use of… Continue reading
Jul 11 Analysis: Why are there so many more older lawmakers than young ones in Congress? By Charlie Hunt, The Conversation What explains Congress’ advanced age, and what, if anything, could help even things out between the generations?… Continue reading
Jul 11 Which states could have abortion rights on the ballot in November? By Geoff Mulvihill, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada and South Dakota will hold referendums on enshrining protection for abortion rights. Continue reading
Jul 11 Rep. Bob Good files for recount after narrow loss in Virginia GOP primary By Matthew Barakat, Associated Press Virginia congressman Bob Good has filed a petition for a recount after state election officials say he narrowly lost a Republican primary to a challenger backed by former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 11 WATCH: Harris speaks in North Carolina as Democrats debate Biden's fitness for campaign By News Desk and Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris delivered campaign remarks in Raleigh, North Carolina on Thursday as Democrats continue to debate whether her running mate, President Joe Biden, is able to again win a presidential race. Continue reading