Feb 07 As Trump tries to avoid a 2020 election trial, all eyes are on the Supreme Court By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The conservative-majority Supreme Court's next moves could determine whether the former president stands trial in Washington ahead of the November election. Continue reading
Feb 07 Netanyahu rejects Hamas terms for cease-fire, vows to fight until 'absolute victory' By Matthew Lee, Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Blinken said an agreement between the sides was still possible. But Netanyahu's remarks also underscored how wide the chasm between Israel and Hamas remains as the war enters its fifth month. Continue reading
Feb 07 The Biden administration just set tougher standards for soot pollution. It could save thousands of lives per year, the EPA says By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Environmental and public health groups say the rule finalized Wednesday is a major step in improving Americans' health. Continue reading
Feb 07 Americans are increasingly worried about immigration and national identity, poll shows By Laura Santhanam A fifth of Americans said neither the Republican Party nor Democratic Party did a good job in handling immigration, a sense of dissatisfaction that has worsened in recent years, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Feb 07 The 'none of these candidates' option wins Nevada GOP primary, a symbolic rejection of Nikki Haley By Michelle L. Price, Jonathan J. Cooper, Gabe Stern, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The "none of these candidates" option has won in Nevada's symbolic Republican presidential primary contest, an embarrassing result for Nikki Haley, who was the only major candidate on the ballot. LIVE RESULTS: Nevada Primary… Continue reading
Feb 06 Live Results: Nevada Democratic Primary By Vanessa Dennis The Nevada primary election will be held on Feb. 6. View results here. Continue reading
Feb 06 FAA tells Congress not to raise the mandatory retirement for pilots until it can study the issue By Associated Press The House voted last year to raise the retirement age from 65 to 67 as part of a larger bill covering FAA operations. A Senate committee is scheduled to take up its version of the bill later this week. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 4:22 Trump denied presidential immunity in election interference case, court rules By William Brangham, Matt Loffman A federal appeals court in Washington rejected Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity for actions he took to remain in office after the 2020 election. It clears the way for his federal trial on conspiracy and obstruction charges to move… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 4:07 Bipartisan border deal hits legislative wall as Republicans say they will block bill By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens, Leila Jackson The Senate border compromise has already hit a legislative wall. Senate Republicans announced they will block the long-negotiated proposal that would address the border crisis and provide aid to Ukraine and Israel. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Capitol Hill… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 7:13 Sen. Cramer on why he and other Republicans aren't supporting the border deal By Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz The Senate's bipartisan deal to aid Ukraine and Israel and address border security is teetering on the brink. Amna Nawaz spoke with Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota to discuss why he and other Republicans are blocking the border and… Continue watching