Mar 29 WATCH: President Biden signs the Emmett Till anti-lynching bill into law By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Biden acknowledged the long delay, stressing how the violent deaths of Black Americans were used to intimidate them and prevent them from voting simply because of their skin color. Continue reading
Mar 29 WATCH: White House communications director says 'no one should be fooled' by Russia's promise to scale back invasion By Associated Press U.S. and Western officials have expressed skepticism about Russia's announcement that it would dial back operations in an effort to increase trust in ongoing talks between Ukrainian and Russian officials in Turkey. Continue reading
Mar 29 WATCH: Alaska Rep. Don Young lies in state at the U.S. Capitol By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Congressional leaders on Tuesday hailed the late Republican Rep. Don Young, the only congressman Alaska has known for nearly the last half-century, as a gruff but pragmatic lawmaker who got things done for his constituents. Continue reading
Mar 29 WATCH: Biden budget 'fiscally responsible,' says OMB Director Shalanda Young By News Desk and Josh Boak, Associated Press Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young testifies Tuesday before a House of Representatives' committee on President Joe Biden's 2023 budget. Continue reading
Mar 28 WATCH: Biden says no one believes U.S. wants to 'take down Putin' By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden said Monday that he is not walking anything back after his weekend comment that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power," although Biden insisted he's not calling for regime change in Moscow. Continue reading
Mar 28 Federal Judge says Trump likely committed crimes during 2020 election By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press A federal judge has asserted it is "more likely than not" that former President Donald Trump committed crimes in his attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 election. Continue reading
Mar 28 Biden budget proposes lower deficits while raising taxes on ultra wealthy By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden is releasing a budget blueprint that tries to tell voters what the diverse and at times fractured Democratic Party stands for. Continue reading
Mar 28 WATCH: Biden announces 2023 budget plan to reduce deficit by $1 trillion in a decade By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden announced a budget blueprint Monday that calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, lower federal deficits, more money for police and greater funding for education, public health and housing. Continue reading
Mar 27 Zelensky: West needs more courage in helping Ukraine fight By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the West of cowardice as his country fights to stave off Russia’s invading troops, making an exasperated plea for fighter jets and tanks to sustain a defense as the war ground into a battle of… Continue reading
Mar 26 Biden says Putin 'cannot remain in power' By Chris Megerian, Vanessa Gera, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Even as Biden’s words rocketed around the world, the White House attempted to clarify soon after Biden finished speaking in Poland that he was not calling for a new government in Russia. Continue reading