Mar 14 WATCH: Biden makes campaign appearance in Michigan, key swing state for 2024 election By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Biden will be looking to energize Black and union-affiliated voters in his trip Thursday as his campaign faces challenges in other regions of the state related to his handling of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Continue reading
Mar 14 Pressing Ukraine's need for aid, Joint Chiefs chair takes lawmakers to visit U.S. weapon factories By Tara Copp, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Pentagon is framing the $95 billion aid package hanging in the balance on Capitol Hill as not only vital to Ukraine’s survival but also critical to the U.S. economy. Continue reading
Mar 14 Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin aims to buy TikTok with investor group By Associated Press In comments Thursday, Steven Mnuchin didn't provide details on who else may be included in the investor group he plans on forming or TikTok's possible valuation. Continue reading
Mar 14 Biden plans to oppose U.S. Steel sale to Japanese company By Josh Boak, Associated Press The announcement expected Thursday comes as the Democratic president campaigns in the Midwest and could have ripples in his race against Republican Donald Trump. Continue reading
Mar 14 WATCH: Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, says Netanyahu is obstacle to two-state solution By Mary Clare Jalonick, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way” in the Israeli bombardment of Gaza and a growing humanitarian crisis there. Continue reading
Mar 14 Trump arrives for classified documents hearing on whether his case can be dismissed By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Terry Spencer, Associated Press The dispute centers on the Trump team's interpretation of the Presidential Records Act, which they say gave him the authority to designate the documents as personal and maintain possession of them after his presidency. Continue reading
Mar 13 AI image-generator Midjourney blocks images of Biden and Trump as election looms By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press With the election in full swing, it's time to "put some foots down on election-related stuff for a bit," Midjourney CEO David Holz told several hundred members of the service's devoted userbase in a digital office hours event Wednesday. Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch 7:50 How a TikTok ban in the U.S. could violate 1st Amendment rights By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris The House voted overwhelmingly today to pass a bill that could ban TikTok here in the U.S. unless the app cuts ties with China. The bill now heads to the Senate where its fate is unclear. Last night, we heard… Continue watching
Mar 13 Watch 8:21 The 2024 election becomes a 2-man race as Trump and Biden prepare for a rematch By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Ian Couzens The race for the White House is officially a two-man race as the most recent occupants of the office clinch their party nominations and prepare for a 2020 rematch. To help unpack Trump’s path forward, and whether Biden can appeal… Continue watching
Mar 13 Watch 4:27 Thousands of unaccompanied children make a dangerous trek to the U.S. southern border By Amna Nawaz, Christine Romo, Sam Weber, Layla Quran Tens of thousands of unaccompanied children arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border each year, most coming up from central America in a long, often dangerous journey. Amna Nawaz speaks to a group of sisters who are making the trek alone. Continue watching