Politics

President Biden has signed a bill that makes lynching a federal hate crime

4:41pm March 29, 2022

by Adrian Florido

Lynching is now a federal crime. A bill signed by President Biden formally defines lynching — for the first time in federal law — as hate-motivated violence.

Biden's budget doesn't fund everything progressives wanted, but Rep. Jayapal has hope

4:25pm March 29, 2022

President Biden's budget for fiscal year 2023 includes new funding for climate, clean energy and environmental justice programs. Yet, some believe Biden failed progressives with this proposed budget.

How Florida teachers plan to deal with 'Don't Say Gay' rules

4:25pm March 29, 2022

by Melissa Block

Florida's governor has signed what critics call the "Don't Say Gay" bill. Teachers share how they plan to comply and how it will affect classroom discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity.

In this May 21, 2019, file photo, "I Voted Today" stickers are displayed at a polling place in Philadelphia.

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The 2022 midterms are underway. Here's the calendar of primary elections

4:17pm March 29, 2022

by Benjamin Swasey

After Texas kicked off the midterms on March 1, the next contests are in May, when voters in a number of states cast primary ballots.

People travel through the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Governors from 21 states are suing to end the federal mask mandate for public transportation.

21 states sue the Biden administration to end the federal travel mask mandate

4:17pm March 29, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

The states are suing to end the public transportation mandate, claiming the continued enforcement "harms the states" and interferes with local laws. The mandate is in place at least through April 18.

Politics & Government

House panel probing the Capitol attack moves closer into Trump's inner circle

7:21am March 29, 2022

by Claudia Grisales

The panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection is holding two top Trump aides in contempt, and is seeking cooperation from Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

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Vladimir Putin speaks with Russian oligarch Igor Sechin (center right) in 2009.

How Putin Conquered Russia's Oligarchy

6:30am March 29, 2022

by Greg Rosalsky

In 2000, Vladimir Putin began targeting oligarchs who did not bend to his authority. The loyalists who remained — and new ones who subsequently got rich — became like ATM machines for the president.

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News brief: Ukraine war talks, Biden defends Putin comment, Jan.6 panel

5:59am March 29, 2022

Ukraine and Russia officials hold peace talks in Turkey. Biden says he was expressing "moral outrage" when saying Putin shouldn't stay in power. The Jan. 6 House panel takes new steps in the probe.

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Several states are proposing new restrictions on abortion pills

5:10am March 29, 2022

by Sarah McCammon

As access to abortion in medical facilities becomes more limited across parts of the country, many patients are turning to abortion pills. Conservative state lawmakers are taking notice.

Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.

Jan. 6 committee chairman to recommend inviting Ginni Thomas to appear

11:06pm March 28, 2022

by Claudia Grisales

"It appears that Mrs. Thomas has information relevant to our investigation," the panel said after reports that she had exchanged text messages with Trump's chief of staff ahead of the Capitol attack.

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