May 03 Live Updates: Hope Hicks testifies about 'Access Hollywood' tape in Trump's hush money trial By Associated Press Hope Hicks took the stand Friday in Donald Trump's hush money case, recounting in her testimony how Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign was turned upside down following a leak of a video recording in which he boasted about grabbing women… Continue reading
May 02 About 4 in 10 Americans see China as an enemy, a Pew report shows By Didi Tang, Associated Press The findings come as the Biden administration is seeking to stabilize U.S.-China relations to avoid miscalculations that could result in clashes. Continue reading
May 02 Watch 4:08 Testimony in Trump hush money trial continues after 2nd gag order hearing By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz On the stand Thursday in Donald Trump’s hush money trial was Los Angeles lawyer Keith Davidson. He negotiated both the Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal hush money agreements at the center of the case against the former president. William Brangham… Continue watching
May 02 Watch 7:57 Analyzing the consequential Supreme Court term and its ideological divide By John Yang, Saher Khan The Supreme Court wrapped up oral arguments and has now turned to rolling out decisions in some of the most consequential cases of the year. Those decisions will shape policies nationwide on divisive issues like homelessness and reproductive rights, and… Continue watching
May 02 Watch 9:48 How young Michigan voters feel about Biden, Trump and the upcoming election By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Young people between the ages of 18 and 29 make up roughly 20 percent of eligible voters. A majority of them voted for President Biden in 2020 and are typically a reliable vote for Democrats. In Michigan, NewsHour sat down… Continue watching
May 02 How the current police response to anti-war campus protestors compares to those in the last century By Allen G. Breed, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press So far, there hasn't been violence like bombings and the Kent State National Guard massacre on protestors. Still, some still feel the situation is just one hair-trigger moment away from tragedy. Continue reading
May 02 WATCH: First lady Jill Biden hosts state dinner for 2024 Teachers of the Year By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Jill Biden on Thursday paid tribute to her fellow teachers, hosting the 2024 national and state teachers of the year at a swanky White House dinner to honor their commitment to their students and excellence in the classroom. Continue reading
May 02 Arizona's Democratic governor signs a bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions By Anita Snow, Morgan Lee, Associated Press Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to undo a long-dormant law that bans all abortions except those done to save a patient's life, but the ban is still in effect until the fall. Continue reading
May 02 Lawmakers in Serbia elect new government with pro-Russia ministers sanctioned by U.S. By Jovana Gec, Associated Press The move on Thursday reflected persistent close ties with Moscow despite the Balkan nation's proclaimed bid to join the European Union. Prime Minister Miloš Vučević's government got backing in a 152-61 vote in the 250-member parliament. Continue reading
May 02 Union Pacific undermined regulators' efforts to assess safety, federal regulators says By Josh Funk, Associated Press Federal regulators say Union Pacific managers undermined their efforts to assess safety at the railroad by coaching employees on how to respond and suggesting they might be disciplined. Continue reading