May 29 Watch 6:16 Far-right challenge to GOP incumbent in Texas highlights growing rift within party By Laura Barrón-López A primary election in Texas got national attention for what it could mean for the future of the Republican Party and incumbents facing far-right challengers. Incumbent GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales, who has worked across the aisle on several issues, narrowly… Continue watching
May 29 WATCH: Biden, Harris launch Black voter outreach efforts with stop at Philadelphia school By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press At an appearance with Vice President Harris, he lashed out at what he called Donald Trump’s “MAGA lies” and said the winner of this year’s White House race will make crucial decisions, including nominees for the Supreme Court. Continue reading
May 29 Jury in historic Trump hush money trial to begin deliberations By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Eric Tucker, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The deliberations Wednesday will follow a marathon day of closing arguments in which a prosecutor accused Trump of trying to "hoodwink" voters in the 2016 presidential election by participating in a hush money scheme meant to stifle stories he feared… Continue reading
May 29 Live updates: Judge excuses jurors, ending 1st day of deliberations in Trump's hush money trial By Associated Press Donald Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, charges that are punishable by up to four years in prison. Follow updates here. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 6:00 Biden considers temporarily closing southern border to curb flow of migrant crossings By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat, Ian Couzens The Biden administration is preparing an executive action that would allow the president to temporarily shut down the southern border. This comes amid pressure from both sides of the aisle to curb the flow of border crossings. White House Correspondent… Continue watching
May 28 Voter outreach groups targeted by new laws in several GOP-led states are struggling to do their work By Ayanna Alexander, Associated Press Laws passed in several Republican-controlled states after the 2020 presidential election have criminalized much of the work done by voter outreach groups. Continue reading
May 28 Ohio lawmakers hold a special session to ensure Biden is on the 2024 ballot By Associated Press Negotiations between House and Senate on a solution to Biden’s ballot conundrum began Friday. Continue reading
May 28 What to know about the Texas primary runoff elections By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan faces a tough challenge that could see him ousted from his powerful seat. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Robert De Niro and Jan. 6 first responders speak outside Trump's hush money trial By Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden's campaign on Tuesday showed up outside former President Donald Trump's New York City criminal hush money trial in an effort to refocus the presidential race on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. Continue reading
May 28 Live updates: Closing arguments in Trump's hush money trial By Associated Press Closing arguments are expected to last all day Tuesday, with jury deliberations beginning as soon as Wednesday. Follow updates here. Continue reading