Mar 18 Supreme Court rejects appeal from New Mexico official barred from office for Jan. 6 participation By Morgan Lee, Nicholas Riccardi, Mark Sherman, Associated Press The court’s order Monday means Republican former Otero County commissioner Couy Griffin remains disqualified from public office under a constitutional provision designed to prevent ex-Confederates from serving in government after the Civil War. Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: Biden hosts Women's History Month event for advancing the study of women's health By Colleen Long, Associated Press During a reception at the White House on Monday, he also chided Republicans for having “no clue about the power of women” and said they were “about to find out” come November’s election. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: Biden and Irish prime minister speak at White House celebration of St. Patrick's Day By Associated Press Biden, a devout Catholic who is exceedingly proud of his Irish heritage, said he was grateful to Varadkar for spending time with him on the holiday, and he thanked Catholic leaders for their humanitarian work. Continue reading
Mar 17 LISTEN: Supreme Court seems to favor Biden administration in case on combatting social media posts By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The court’s decision in this and other social media cases could set standards for free speech in the digital age. Continue reading
Mar 17 'We live in an unprecedented moment in democracy,' Biden says in somber turn at D.C. roast By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Biden attended the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner this weekend, the first time during his presidency. It came as the 2024 election looms and the rematch between Biden and Trump heats up. Continue reading
Mar 17 Trump warns of 'bloodbath' if he isn't reelected at Ohio rally for Senate candidate Moreno By Meg Kinnard, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump claimed that he — not President Joe Biden — will protect Social Security and warned of a “bloodbath” if he loses in November as he campaigned for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio. Continue reading
Mar 16 What to know about Bernie Sanders' bill for the U.S. to adopt a 32-hour workweek By Russ Bynum, Associated Press The 40-hour workweek has been standard in the U.S. for more than eight decades. Now some members of Congress want to give hourly workers an extra day off. Continue reading
Mar 15 Americans are frustrated by housing prices ahead of the 2024 election By Josh Boak, Associated Press The shortage is dampening President Joe Biden's assurances that the U.S. economy is strong. And it underscores the degree to which Republican Donald Trump has largely overlooked the shortages. Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 5:28 Fani Willis' Georgia election case will proceed, and other things to know about Trump's trials By William Brangham, Kyle Midura District Attorney Fani Willis will stay on to lead Georgia’s election interference case against Donald Trump, but the top prosecutor, with whom she had a romantic relationship, is stepping aside. That departure came after the judge in the case said… Continue watching
Mar 15 Watch 8:58 'We have not given up on Congress' to act on immigration reform, Mayorkas says By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold What the U.S. is experiencing at the southern border reflects what’s happening around the world, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Friday. And that’s “the largest number of displaced people” since World War II or longer. Mayorkas talks to Amna… Continue watching