Feb 26 Biden stops by Seth Meyers' late-night show for a chat By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Going into this year's presidential election, Biden is seeking additional ways to reach out to voters, having largely avoided White House press conferences and on-the-record sit-downs with text reporters. Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch 9:29 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on political benefits and drawbacks of Biden's Israel support By Matt Loffman NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including a potential protest vote against President Biden in Michigan, Donald Trump's primary win in South Carolina… Continue watching
Feb 26 Biden hopes Israel-Hamas war cease-fire, hostage deal can take effect by next Monday By Wafaa Shurafa, Tia Goldenberg, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Monday that he hopes a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas that would pause hostilities and allow for remaining hostages to be released can take effect by early next week. Continue reading
Feb 26 Both major parties face sagging voter enthusiasm in Michigan By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press “Honestly, I’ve been thinking about whether I want to vote at all."… Continue reading
Feb 26 AP report: Biden and Trump are both making trips to the Mexico border Thursday By Seung Min Kim, Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The visits underscore immigration's central importance in the 2024 presidential race and how much both Biden and Trump are seeking to use the nation’s broken system to their political advantage. Continue reading
Feb 26 Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg asks judge for gag order in Trump's hush-money case By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Jury selection in the case is scheduled to begin March 25. The judge, Juan Manuel Merchan, didn't immediately rule. Continue reading
Feb 26 WATCH: Pentagon releases report on failure to quickly notify Biden and others of Austin's hospitalization By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The review, which was done by Secretary Lloyd Austin's subordinates, largely absolves anyone of wrongdoing for the secrecy surrounding his hospitalization, which included several days in the intensive care unit. Continue reading
Feb 26 RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel to leave post as Trump asserts control over party By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Trump earlier in the month announced his preference for North Carolina GOP Chair Michael Whatley, a little-known veteran operative focused in recent years on the prospect of voter fraud. Continue reading
Feb 26 Trump appeals $454 million civil fraud judgment, pushing legal fight into presidential campaign By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The former president’s lawyers filed a notice of appeal Monday, asking the state’s mid-level appeals court to overturn Judge Arthur Engoron’s Feb. 16 ruling in Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit. Continue reading
Feb 26 LISTEN: Supreme Court casts doubt on efforts to regulate social media in Florida, Texas By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The cases are among several this term in which the justices could set standards for free speech in the digital age. Continue reading