Nation Apr 19 FBI and Justice Department try to rebuild after wave of resignations and firings By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Politics Apr 18 Obama and Mamdani meet for the first time The meeting comes as the New York mayor, a democratic socialist, is also trying to build a working relationship with Republican President Donald Trump. The meeting comes just over a week after Mamdani marked his 100th day in office. By Scott Bauer, Associated Press
Politics Apr 18 Arizona midterms begin with spotlight on largest county's controversial election system Much of the political spotlight this election year in Arizona has been focused on the office that runs elections in Maricopa County, the state’s largest. Republican Justin Heap is overseeing elections in the Phoenix-area and he's an election skeptic. By Josh Kelety, Associated Press
World Apr 18 Iranian official says excessive demands made by U.S. are barrier to in-person talks Speaking at a diplomacy forum in Turkey on Saturday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran will not hand over its enriched uranium to the U.S. By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press
Politics Apr 18 Trump signs order to hasten review of psychedelics Ibogaine and other psychedelics remain banned under the federal government's most restrictive category for illegal, high-risk drugs. But the administration is taking steps to ease restrictions and spur research on using the drugs for medical purposes, including conditions like severe… By Matthew Perrone, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Apr 17 Watch 5:26 News Wrap: Senate approves short-term renewal of FISA surveillance program In our news wrap Friday, the Senate approved a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, millions across the Midwest are facing the risk of severe storms and French officials say an 85-year-old widow of… Continue watching
Apr 17 Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking personal details about Rhode Island voters By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press U.S. District Court Judge Mary McElroy sided with Rhode Island's top election officials and civil rights advocates, writing that federal law does not permit the U.S. Department of Justice “to conduct the kind of fishing expedition it seeks here.”… Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 4:30 How Trump's recent actions are affecting his support among young voters By Liz Landers, Doug Adams President Trump is on the road this week, speaking at a Turning Point USA rally Friday night in Phoenix. White House correspondent Liz Landers on how the administration's recent actions are affecting his support among young voters. Continue watching
Apr 17 Judge sides with Arizona election official in ruling that could affect midterms voting By Josh Kelety, Associated Press The top election official in Arizona's most populous county will get more authority in running elections after a judge sided with his office in a prolonged legal fight with the local board that shares responsibility for overseeing the vote. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 11:28 Brooks and Capehart on Trump and Vance clashing with Pope Leo By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump claiming Iran has “agreed to everything” in talks with the U.S. and is suspending its nuclear program,… Continue watching