Apr 01 WATCH: Maryland Gov. Moore holds news briefing on recovery efforts for Baltimore's Key Bridge By Lea Skene, Tassanee Vejpongsa, Associated Press Crews have begun the complicated work of removing steel and concrete at the site of the bridge's deadly collapse into the Patapsco River after a freighter collision last week. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: White House holds briefing as U.S. and Israeli officials hold virtual talks By Zeke Miller, Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Jake Sullivan, Biden's national security adviser, was leading the U.S. delegation in the meeting, which was rescheduled from this coming Friday because “we wanted to move very quickly on this.”… Continue reading
Apr 01 Hyundai and Kia recalled millions of vehicles with a dangerous defect. Most remain on the road By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Hyundai and Kia have acknowledged that there's little hope of repairing most of the vehicles until June or later, roughly nine months after they announced the recalls. Continue reading
Mar 31 Former Rep. William Delahunt, longtime Massachusetts congressman, dies at age 82 By Brian P. D. Hannon, Associated Press Longtime U.S. Rep. William D. Delahunt of Massachusetts, a Democratic stalwart who postponed his own retirement from Washington to help pass former President Barack Obama's legislative agenda, has died following a long-term illness, his family announced. Continue reading
Mar 31 Conservatives clash with White House over Biden's recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden is facing criticism from Donald Trump's campaign and religious conservatives for proclaiming March 31 — which corresponds with Easter Sunday this year — as “Transgender Day of Visibility.”… Continue reading
Mar 31 Biden wins North Dakota primary, state Democratic party announces By Jack Dura, Associated Press Biden and Trump have already secured enough delegates for their parties' nominations, lining up the first presidential rematch election since 1956. Continue reading
Mar 30 Biden outraises Trump in campaign funds as election messaging battle heats up By Seung Min Kim, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Biden's campaign is making significant early investments both on the ground and on the airwaves — hoping to create a massive organizational advantage that leaves Trump scrambling to catch up. Continue reading
Mar 29 Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says By Nicole Winfield, Andrew Medichini, Silvia Stellacci, Aritz Parra, Associated Press Francis had been expected to preside over the Way of the Cross procession, which re-enacts Christ's Passion and crucifixion, and composed the meditations that are read aloud at each station. Continue reading
Mar 29 Manhattan DA suggests Trump violated gag order with post about daughter of hush-money trial judge By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The Manhattan DA's office asked the judge to "clarify or confirm" the scope of the gag order, which he issued on Tuesday, and direct the former president and presumptive Republican nominee to "immediately desist from attacks on family members."… Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 5:28 Georgia lawmakers pass more voting rules ahead of 2024 election By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman Georgia was ground zero for false claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The state is in the spotlight again as President Biden and Donald Trump head for a rematch and election laws just passed there could add… Continue watching