Feb 08 6 takeaways from the special counsel’s report on Biden’s classified documents By Aamer Madhani, Steve Peoples, Colleen Long, Associated Press Biden can breathe easier knowing he won't face criminal charges for his handling of the documents. But the Hur report nonetheless does damage to Biden's case that he brings normalcy to the presidency after the chaos of Trump's tenure. Continue reading
Feb 08 Multiple threats to election systems prompt U.S. cybersecurity agency to boost cooperation with states By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press State and local election officials face a growing list of security challenges. Among the most daunting are potential cyberattacks by foreign governments. Continue reading
Feb 08 Watch 6:23 Biden willfully withheld classified docs but will not be charged, special counsel says By Saher Khan, Ali Schmitz The Justice Department declined to prosecute President Biden for his handling of classified Obama-era documents found in his former office and at home. In a 345-page report, special counsel Robert Hur wrote, “We conclude that no criminal charges are warranted… Continue watching
Feb 08 Watch 8:59 What Supreme Court justices signaled in hearing on removing Trump from Colorado ballot By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman The Supreme Court heard arguments in a landmark election case looking at whether Donald Trump’s actions on Jan. 6 should disqualify him from appearing on Colorado's ballot. The justices scrutinized an obscure provision in the 14th Amendment at the center… Continue watching
Feb 08 Biden aides meet with Arab American leaders in Michigan, aiming to mend political ties By Joey Cappelletti, Corey Williams, Associated Press It's part of an effort to mend ties with a community that has an important role in deciding whether President Joe Biden can hold on to a crucial swing state in the 2024 election. Continue reading
Feb 08 FCC bans AI-generated voices in robocalls that can deceive voters By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Effective immediately, the regulation empowers the FCC to fine companies that use AI voices in their calls or block the service providers that carry them. Continue reading
Feb 08 A quick guide to the Supreme Court case on Trump’s ballot eligibility By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The case against former President Donald Trump has already broken new legal ground. Continue reading
Feb 07 Watch 5:21 Supreme Court to decide if insurrection clause can block Trump from Colorado ballot By William Brangham, Saher Khan The Supreme Court will hear arguments in one of the most consequential election cases in the nation’s history. Does the Civil War-era insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment disqualify Donald Trump from holding higher office? The court will hear a… Continue watching
Feb 07 Americans are increasingly worried about immigration and national identity, poll shows By Laura Santhanam A fifth of Americans said neither the Republican Party nor Democratic Party did a good job in handling immigration, a sense of dissatisfaction that has worsened in recent years, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Feb 07 The ‘none of these candidates’ option wins Nevada GOP primary, a symbolic rejection of Nikki Haley By Michelle L. Price, Jonathan J. Cooper, Gabe Stern, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The “none of these candidates” option has won in Nevada’s symbolic Republican presidential primary contest, an embarrassing result for Nikki Haley, who was the only major candidate on the ballot. LIVE RESULTS: Nevada Primary… Continue reading