Politics May 02 State redistricting battles intensify following U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act By David A. Lieb, Associated Press
World May 02 Mexican governor and mayor step down after U.S. drug trafficking indictments Two members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s party in the northwestern Sinaloa state said they would temporarily step down from their posts after the United States charged them and eight other politicians and security officers with drug trafficking. By Fabiola Sanchez, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press
Nation May 02 Trump's new surgeon general nominee has both praised and criticized his administration Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Donald Trump's latest pick for the vacant role of U.S. surgeon general, a nomination that ended the embattled campaign of his previous candidate, Dr. Casey Means. By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
World May 01 Watch 6:45 Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal as he reviews new military options to relaunch war It has been 60 days since the Iran war began, which means Friday is a legal deadline for the Trump administration to seek congressional authorization. But the White House informed Congress that it didn’t need approval because the war had… By Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela
Politics May 01 Watch 6:30 New video of Correspondents' Dinner shooting raises questions about presidential security The Justice Department has released video showing the moment an armed man stormed past security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The incident is raising serious questions about security surrounding the president at high-profile public events. Geoff Bennett speaks with… By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams
May 01 Watch 5:43 News Wrap: Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars and trucks from the EU In our news wrap Friday, Trump says he’s raising tariffs next week on cars and trucks from the EU, the Pentagon says it has made deals with seven major tech companies to use their AI tools, a former Miami congressman… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 6:23 Which states to watch as the battle for Senate control heats up ahead of 2026 midterms By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz A total of 35 Senate seats will be on the ballot this November, with only 11 rated as remotely competitive by the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. Republicans are on defense in more of those seats than Democrats, but… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 11:02 Brooks and Capehart on fallout from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including fallout from the third alleged assassination attempt on Trump, another indictment of a former FBI director and a consequential… Continue watching
May 01 Court restricts abortion access across U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone By Associated Press A panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is requiring that the abortion pill be distributed only in-person at clinics. Continue reading
May 01 Trump says a 'final proposal' to rescue Spirit Airlines is under consideration By Michelle L. Price, Rio Yamat, Associated Press Speaking to reporters before departing the White House for Florida, Trump emphasized that a deal to rescue the financially strapped airline remained under review. The president did not provide details but said an announcement could come as soon as later… Continue reading