Jun 24 Watch 2:49 New York primary race reflects Democratic Party divide over Israel support By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako As voters head to the polls in three states Tuesday, the Israel-Hamas war has become a key issue in one New York congressional primary. It’s a race that reflects the divide in the Democratic Party over U.S. support for Israel. Continue watching
Jun 24 'Supply crunch has led to an affordability crunch.' Yellen announces efforts to help with increased housing costs By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The Biden administration announced new steps to increase access to affordable housing as still-high prices on groceries and other necessities and high interest rates have dramatically pushed up the cost of living in the post-pandemic years. Continue reading
Jun 24 Biden and Trump fight for voters in one affluent Atlanta suburb ahead of Thursday debate By Jeff Amy, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Georgia became the epicenter of Trump’s efforts to overturn Biden’s election. Now the two will meet there Thursday for their first general election debate in their rematch. Continue reading
Jun 24 Planned Parenthood to spend $40 million ahead of November on Democrats supporting abortion rights By Will Weissert, Associated Press The organization is betting that voters angry at Republican-led efforts to further restrict access to abortion can be the difference in key races around the country. Continue reading
Jun 24 A conservative-backed group is gathering information on civil servants ahead of a possible 2nd Trump term By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Democracy experts and a government federal employees union say the move conjures up the McCarthy-era red scare. Continue reading
Jun 24 Prosecutors look to bar Trump from 'inflammatory' comments endangering FBI in hush money trial By Eric Tucker, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press The federal judge presiding over the classified documents prosecution of Donald Trump is hearing arguments on whether to bar the former president from public comments that prosecutors say could endanger the lives of FBI agents working on the case. Continue reading
Jun 23 Here's why each contender on Trump's VP shortlist may or may not get picked By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before — or perhaps even at — next month’s Republican National Convention. Continue reading
Jun 22 Speaking at evangelical Christian conference, Trump endorses Ten Commandments in schools By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press In Washington on Saturday, Donald Trump told a group of politically influential evangelicals they “cannot afford to sit on the sidelines” of the 2024 election, imploring them at one point to “go and vote, Christians, please!"… Continue reading
Jun 21 Watch 5:43 A look at the massive donations to campaigns and super PACs this election season By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman The 2024 campaign was already shaping up to be the most expensive election of all time, but now several high-profile billionaires are dumping massive amounts of money into the presidential race. Laura Barrón-López discussed where the money is coming from… Continue watching
Jun 21 Republican convention security will allow guns within outer perimeter, sets parade route for protestors amid ACLU lawsuit By Todd Richmond, Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — People will be allowed to carry guns within blocks of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next month and protesters will be given two outdoor stages, one within sight of the convention arena, under a security plan… Continue reading