Apr 15 The Philippine President Marcos says he won’t give U.S. access to more local military bases By Aaron Favila, Associated Press Beijing accused the Philippines of providing American forces with staging grounds, which could be used to undermine China's security. Continue reading
Apr 15 Israel orders eviction of Palestinian family from east Jerusalem property, reigniting a legal battle By Jack Jeffery, Associated Press The Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood has been the focus of a long-running battle between government-backed Israeli settlers and veteran Palestinian residents. It's part of a broader trend of settlers encroaching on Palestinian neighborhoods in east Jerusalem. Continue reading
Apr 15 Prosecutors ask judge to fine Trump $3,000 over social media posts calling out witnesses By Associated Press Prosecutors have asked Judge Juan M. Merchan to fine Donald Trump $3,000 over three social media posts they say violated a gag order that bars Trump from commenting on witnesses. Continue reading
Apr 15 Supreme Court allows lawsuit that free speech advocates warn will threaten right to protest By Associated Press The lawsuit involves a Black Lives Matter activist who led a protest in Louisiana in which a police officer was injured. The justices did not explain their action Monday, but Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a brief opinion that said lower… Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Israel threatens response to Iranian attack By News Desk and Associated Press The U.S. assisted Israel in shooting down dozens of drones and missiles fired by Iran on Saturday in what was the first time it had launched a direct military assault on Israel. Israeli authorities said 99 percent of the inbound… Continue reading
Apr 15 What’s in Michigan’s push to expand voting rights By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang This latest slate of election bills are part of Michigan Democrats’ efforts to establish a state Voting Rights Act and further safeguard elections. Continue reading
Apr 15 Biden to host Iraq’s prime minister amid soaring tensions in Middle East By Matthew Lee, Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Monday hosted Iraq’s leader at the White House as his administration worked to prevent an escalation in Mideast hostilities following Iran’s weekend aerial assault on Israel. Continue reading
Apr 15 Trump arrives at New York court for jury selection in hush money trial By Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press It’s the first criminal trial of any former U.S. commander-in-chief and the first of Trump’s four indictments to go to trial. Continue reading
Apr 14 Child care costs are about to start dropping for families that need the most help By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th Many families that receive government assistance for child care still pay a lot out-of-pocket. A new Biden administration rule will lower those costs and improve payments to day care providers. Continue reading
Apr 14 Speaker Johnson says he will push to advance aid for Israel, Ukraine in the House this week By Stephen Groves, Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he will try to advance wartime aid for Israel this week as he attempts the difficult task of winning House approval for a national security package that also includes funding for Ukraine and allies… Continue reading