Mar 23 How does the U.S. refugee system work? By Diana Roy, James McBride, Claire Klobucista, Council on Foreign Relations The United States has long been a safe haven for refugees from around the world. President Biden is working to expand the country’s resettlement program after the Trump administration made sharp cuts. Continue reading
Mar 23 Biden and Trump win Louisiana primary, AP says By Associated Press President Biden and former President Trump won Louisiana's primary on Saturday, collecting more delegates after they already clinched their party nominations. Biden also appeared in Missouri's Democratic primary, with results not expected to be reported until next week. Continue reading
Mar 23 Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package overnight, ending partial shutdown threat By Kevin Freking, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now… Continue reading
Mar 22 What we know so far about Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press In a video announcement Friday, she revealed that she was undergoing chemotherapy but didn't give further details of her treatment. Continue reading
Mar 22 As Princess Kate announces her treatment for cancer, a look at recent events that have fueled rumors By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press On Friday, Kate, the Princess of Wales, said she is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer — an announcement that comes amid what hasn't been a good year for Britain's royals so far. Continue reading
Mar 22 What's next now that Speaker Johnson is facing a motion to vacate By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The next steps following a resolution filed Friday by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove him from office will determine Johnson's political future as he faces growing criticism from his right flank for working across the aisle to fund the… Continue reading
Mar 22 Watch 5:21 House GOP may face another leadership battle after effort to avoid government shutdown By Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura The federal government is just hours away from shutting down as Capitol Hill scrambles to finalize its $1.2 trillion spending deal. That agreement would keep the lights on but could also cost Speaker Mike Johnson his job. Congressional Correspondent Lisa… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 7:52 First Muslim American nominated to federal appeals court faces roadblocks in Senate By Laura Barrón-López, Saher Khan, Ian Couzens President Biden’s nomination of the first Muslim American to a federal appeals court appears to be in peril. Adeel Mangi is a veteran litigator unanimously rated “well qualified” by the American Bar Association, but he’s faced attacks from Republican senators. Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 10:04 Brooks and Capehart on the latest round of chaos in the House By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including House Republicans facing yet another fight over who will lead their conference, Donald Trump's trouble finding money… Continue watching
Mar 22 WATCH: Harris discusses federal aid, infrastructure upgrades during visit to Puerto Rico By Dánica Coto, Associated Press While those in Puerto Rico cannot vote in U.S. presidential elections despite being U.S. citizens, more than 5 million Puerto Ricans live in the U.S. mainland. Continue reading