Apr 08 WATCH: Biden tightens some gun controls, says much more needed By Alexandra Jaffe, Aamer Madhani, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press President Joe Biden, in his first major gun control measures since taking office, is announcing executive actions Thursday aimed at addressing what the White House calls a "gun violence public health epidemic."… Continue reading
Apr 06 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki held a news briefing on Tuesday, April 6. Continue reading
Apr 06 WATCH: Trial of Derek Chauvin, charged with killing George Floyd – Day 7 By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Tammy Webber, Associated Press Lt. Johnny Mercil became the latest member of the Minneapolis force to take the stand as part of an effort by prosecutors to dismantle the argument that Chauvin was doing what he was trained to do when he put his… Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: White House cites concerns with pandemic treaty, WHO report By Associated Press While more than 20 heads of government and global agencies call for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness in the wake of COVID-19. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Secretary Buttigieg, Gov. Northam give news conference at Virginia Amtrak station By News Desk and Associated Press Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam held a news conference Tuesday alongside leaders from Amtrak, CSX and Virginia Railway Express. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: Congress press Big Tech CEOs over speech, misinformation By Marcy Gordon, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The CEOs of social media giants Facebook, Twitter and Google face a new grilling by Congress Thursday, one focused on their efforts to prevent their platforms from spreading falsehoods and inciting violence. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: Senate votes to extend small business loan program for 2 months By News Desk and Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill had already passed the House, so it now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Congress started the loan program last year to help businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 23 WATCH: Boulder supermarket shooter identified as 21-year-old man By News Desk and Associated Press Police on Tuesday identified a 21-year-old man as the suspect in the killing of 10 people at a Boulder, Colorado, supermarket. Continue reading
Mar 23 WATCH: Senate holds hearing on proposals to reduce gun violence By Associated Press In his opening remarks, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, acknowledged the response of law enforcement at the latest shootings while emphasizing the right to bear arms for America's citizens. Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: IRS commissioner testifies before House about 2021 filing season By News Desk and Associated Press Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Rettig will testify Thursday before the House Ways and Means Committee about the 2021 tax filing season. Continue reading