May 22 FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can’t touch streaming By Ali Swenson, Associated Press The proposal announced Wednesday by Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel would add a layer of transparency that many lawmakers and AI experts have requested, as rapidly advancing AI technology threatens to mislead voters. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 7:20 Trump’s plans for health care and reproductive rights if he returns to White House By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat This week on the campaign trail, Donald Trump suggested he was open to restricting birth control or allowing states to do so. He later walked it back on Truth Social, saying he will “never advocate imposing restrictions on birth control.”… Continue watching
May 22 WATCH: Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Haley shuttered her own bid for the GOP nomination two months ago but did not immediately endorse Trump. Both candidates were sharply critical of each other during the primary. Continue reading
May 22 Republican National Committee’s headquarters evacuated after receiving vials of blood addressed to Trump By Lisa Mascaro, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Hazardous-materials teams were called in after the vials were discovered, according to the U.S. Capitol Police, who said they would continue to investigate. It was unclear if anyone came into contact with the blood and to whom it belonged. Continue reading
May 21 Biden and Democrats raised $51 million in April, far below Trump and the GOP’s $76 million By Will Weissert, Associated Press The totals announced Monday night for Biden and his party were also down sharply from March, when the president's campaign and the DNC announced taking in more than $90 million. Continue reading
May 21 Voters to weigh in on presidential races and Fulton County district attorney in Tuesday’s primaries By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press After Tuesday, eight presidential nominating contests will remain: Democrats in Idaho, the District of Columbia, Guam and the Virgin Islands, and both parties in Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. Continue reading
May 21 Trump’s social media account shares video referencing ‘unified Reich,’ then deletes it By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Trump previously used rhetoric echoing Adolf Hitler when he said immigrants entering the U.S. illegally are “poisoning the blood of our country,” and called his opponents “vermin.”… Continue reading
May 20 In his inauguration speech, Taiwan’s new President Lai emphasized China must stop military intimidation By Simina Mistreanu, Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Lai pledged on Monday to “neither yield nor provoke” Beijing. But he emphasized that the island democracy is determined to defend itself. Continue reading
May 20 Mexico presidential candidates offer little detail to address country’s cartel violence in final debate By Associated Press Less than two weeks from Mexico's national elections, opposition presidential candidate Xóchitl Gálvez is trying to close the gap between herself and governing party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum. Continue reading
May 20 Nikki Haley has held out on a Trump endorsement. Her move could shape the presidential race By Steve Peoples, Meg Kinnard, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Haley's eventual move could shape not only this year's presidential race but her own political future. The former South Carolina governor on Wednesday will give her first public speech since dropping out of the Republican primar… Continue reading