Feb 23 Biden administration restores U.S. policy calling Israeli settlements 'illegitimate' under international law By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Biden administration had long been considering re-implementing the so-called "Hansell Memorandum," but those deliberations picked up steam as Israel's response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks drew increasingly intense international criticism. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 6:27 Haley struggles to close gap with Trump ahead of South Carolina primary By Lisa Desjardins, Layla Quran, Ian Couzens South Carolinians head to the polls Saturday in the state’s Republican primary race. South Carolina is often seen as a bellwether with its first-in-the-South contest, and Nikki Haley has spent more money and time on the ground in her home… Continue watching
Feb 23 Watch 5:09 Biden campaign working to regain support of disillusioned Democratic voters By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Next week, Michigan primary voters may send a warning signal to President Biden. From the economy to abortion rights to the war in Gaza, the issues animating Democratic voters continue to shift in the lead up to the 2024 election. Continue watching
Feb 23 Watch 10:08 Brooks and Capehart on U.S. aid for Ukraine wavering on partisan battle lines By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics as Ukraine marks two years of war with Russia, American support for aid to the country is wavering… Continue watching
Feb 23 National Rifle Association and longtime leader Wayne LaPierre are found liable in lawsuit over lavish spending By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press A New York jury on Friday found that Wayne LaPierre and other current or former executives misspent millions of dollars of the not-for-profit's money on pricey perks for themselves. Continue reading
Feb 23 New cellphone data raises questions about testimony on Fani Willis relationship By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Cellphone location data cited in a court filing raises questions about the testimony given by a special prosecutor who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis while working on the Georgia election interference case against former… Continue reading
Feb 23 Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI Biden robocall ahead of New Hampshire primary By Holly Ramer, Kevin McGill, Associated Press The robocalls went to thousands of people ahead of New Hampshire's primary in January and were intended to discourage people from voting. Continue reading
Feb 23 WATCH: Biden tells governors he's eyeing executive action on immigration By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden hosted members of the National Governors Association at the White House. He implored them to urge their representatives in Congress to resurrect the bipartisan proposal that collapsed within 48 hours after it was unveiled. Continue reading
Feb 23 Trump says he 'strongly supports' IVF and calls on Alabama lawmakers to protect access By Jill Colvin, Meg Kinnard, Michelle L. Price, Bill Barrow, Associated Press The comments come after a ruling by the all-Republican Alabama Supreme Court that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law. Since then, several clinics in the state have announced pauses on IVF services. Continue reading
Feb 23 Germany's parliament votes to legalize limited marijuana possession and allow 'cannabis clubs' By Geir Moulson, Associated Press German lawmakers have approved a government plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, paving the way for the country to decriminalize limited amounts of marijuana and allow members of "cannabis clubs" to buy it for recreational purposes. Continue reading