May 04 As the U.S. moves to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous, could more states legalize it? By David A. Lieb, Associated Press As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis for widespread medical or recreational use by adults. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 4:48 What Hope Hicks said on the stand in Trump's hush money trial By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz One of former President Trump’s most senior aides took the stand during his trial in New York. Hope Hicks served as Trump’s press secretary during the 2016 campaign and was his White House communications director. She detailed how Trump handled… Continue watching
May 03 Defense chiefs from U.S., Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen cooperation By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press Defense chiefs from Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the United States have vowed to deepen their cooperation as they gather in Hawaii for their second-ever joint meeting amid concerns about China's operations in the South China Sea. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 10:26 Brooks and Capehart on campus protests and Trump's vision for a 2nd term By William Brangham, Kyle Midura New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including protests against the war in Gaza growing on college campuses and Donald Trump gives the clearest vision… Continue watching
May 03 A new sea route for Gaza aid is on track, USAID says By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press An official with the U.S. Agency for International Development tells The Associated Press that humanitarian groups expect to have their part of preparations complete by early to mid-month. Continue reading
May 03 WATCH: Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, swimmer Katie Ledecky, others By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Biden said the recipients of the nation's highest civilian honor are “incredible people whose relentless curiosity, inventiveness, ingenuity and hope have kept faith in a better tomorrow.”… Continue reading
May 03 WATCH: 'Star Wars' star Mark Hamill joins White House briefing after meeting Biden By Colleen Long, Associated Press “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill dropped by the White House on Friday for a visit with President Joe Biden and walked away with a pair of the president's aviator sunglasses and a greater respect for the office. Continue reading
May 03 South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem erroneously describes meeting with Kim Jong Un in new book By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Noem claimed in a new book to have met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during her time in Congress. But her office said Friday that the story of the meeting was an error as further scrutiny was put… Continue reading
May 03 An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. Here's what that means for the future of war By Tara Copp, Associated Press Kendall said he came out of Thursday's flight in California confident enough in AI's capabilities that he would trust it to fire weapons. Continue reading
May 03 Colombia breaks diplomatic ties with Israel. President calls actions in Gaza a 'genocide' By Astrid Suárez, Associated Press Colombian President Gustavo Petro has described Israel's actions in Gaza as "genocide" and announced his government would end diplomatic relations with Israel effective Thursday. Continue reading