Politics & Government

The American and Ukrainian flags wave in the wind outside of the Capitol. The Senate is moving ahead with $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with bipartisan vote

10:03pm April 23, 2024

by The Associated Press

The bill passed the Senate on an overwhelming 79-18 vote late Tuesday after the House had approved the package Saturday. Biden is expected to quickly sign the legislation.

'The Crown' creator Peter Morgan tackles Putin's Rise to Power in new play 'Patriots'

6:52pm April 23, 2024

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with playwright Peter Morgan about his Broadway production of "Patriots," a play about the rise of Russian oligarchs, Vladimir Putin, and the downfall of the USSR.

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Judge strikes down North Carolina law on prosecuting ex-felons who voted before 2024

5:53pm April 23, 2024

by Associated Press

A federal judge has halted the enforcement of a North Carolina law that made it a serious crime for someone to vote while still on probation or parole for a felony conviction when they had simply violated the voting law by mistake. Monday's ruling was celebrated by groups representing poor residents and Black union members.

The Supreme Court will hear another case about abortion rights on Wednesday. Protestors gathered outside the court last month when the case before the justices involved abortion pills.

What's at stake as the Supreme Court hears Idaho case about abortion in emergencies

5:42pm April 23, 2024

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

The Supreme Court will consider the question: Should doctors treating pregnancy complications follow state or federal law if the laws conflict? Here's how the case could affect women and doctors.

More and more, young kids are being exposed to hate ideologies

5:26pm April 23, 2024

by Odette Yousef

Three middle school students in southern Maryland have been charged with hate crimes for allegedly harassing a Jewish classmate. Experts say young kids are increasingly exposed to hate ideologies.

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Former President Donald Trump watches as prosecutor Joshua Steinglass questions David Pecker before Judge Juan Merchan during Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan on Tuesday.

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Ex-National Enquirer publisher says he pledged to be Trump's 'eyes and ears'

5:11pm April 23, 2024

by Ximena Bustillo

David Pecker's testimony resumed this morning after a short time on the stand on Monday and lasted until mid-afternoon. The trial is set to pick back up on Thursday morning.

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Two people watch AI demonstration on computer screen

Greensboro joins coalition to advance the responsible use of AI in government

4:09pm April 23, 2024

by April Laissle

The city of Greensboro recently joined GovAI, a coalition of hundreds of municipalities established to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence in local government.

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What's at stake in Idaho abortion case

4:04pm April 23, 2024

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case about whether state law or federal law should prevail when they conflict during a serious pregnancy complication.

A person votes at a polling station in Manhattan during New York's presidential primary on April 2.

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New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime

4:04pm April 23, 2024

by Miles Parks

Voting officials cheered when it was announced that a portion of a multibillion-dollar federal grant program would go to election security. But in many cases, the allocations didn't go as planned.

Mexico's leading presidential candidate was stopped at a checkpoint by masked men

7:47am April 23, 2024

by Eyder Peralta

This is the story of the encounter between a leading Mexican presidential candidate and masked gunmen at a roadblock. What does this encounter say about the state of security in Mexico?

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