Jun 04 The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that voting is not a fundamental right. Here's what that means By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press The ruling comes after a raft of election law changes in 2021 over the Democratic governor's veto amid false claims by some in the GOP that the 2020 presidential election wasn't valid. Continue reading
Jun 04 DOJ claims releasing audio of Biden's special counsel interview could lead to deepfakes By Alanna Durkin, Dan Merica, Associated Press The Justice Department says it's concerned that releasing audio of President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel about his handling of classified documents could lead to deepfakes that trick Americans. Continue reading
Jun 04 Philippines says China coast guard seized food dropped by plane for Filipino forces in disputed sea By Jim Gomez, Associated Press The Philippine military chief says the Chinese coast guard seized one of four food packs dropped by a plane for Filipino navy personnel at a territorial outpost that has been surrounded by Chinese vessels in the South China Sea. Continue reading
Jun 04 Wisconsin attorney general charges Trump attorney and other allies in fake electors scheme By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Federal prosecutors, investigating his conduct related to the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, have also said the scheme originated in Wisconsin. Trump also faces charges in Georgia and has denied wrongdoing. Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: Biden unveils plan to restrict asylum to help 'gain control' of border By Seung Min Kim, Stephen Groves, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Biden says he’s restricting asylum to help “gain control” of the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: Garland slams attacks on the Justice Department, telling lawmakers 'I will not be intimidated' By Alanna Durkin, Eric Tucker, Associated Press His unusually fiery testimony amounted to a forceful defense of the independence and integrity of the Justice Department at an unprecedented moment in which it is prosecuting both Trump and President Joe Biden’s son. Continue reading
Jun 04 AP-NORC/EPIC poll shows Americans are still hesitant about electric vehicles, despite Biden's push By Matthew Daly, Linley Sanders, Associated Press EVs are a key part of Biden’s climate agenda. Republicans led by presumptive nominee Donald Trump are turning it into a campaign issue. Continue reading
Jun 04 Prosecutors spend 1st day of testimony in Hunter Biden's gun trial detailing his drug problems By Claudia Lauer, Michael Kunzelman, Colleen Long, Randall Chase, Associated Press Hunter Biden has been charged with three felonies stemming from the purchase of the Colt revolver when he was, according to his memoir, addicted to crack. Continue reading
Jun 03 Parliament speaker in Georgia signs into law a bill that critics say curbs media freedom By Sophiko Megrelidze, Associated Press Speaker Shalva Papuashvili acted after the legislature, controlled by the ruling Georgian Dream party, overrode a veto of the bill by the president. Continue reading
Jun 03 Trump campaign raises $141 million in May, bolstered by guilty verdict By Jill Colvin, Associated Press A Biden campaign spokesman said the campaign would "see how the numbers actually shake out" when they are officially reported. Continue reading