Politics

The Ontario Legislative Assembly proposed a bill that seeks to establish LGBTQ safety zones and penalize "offensive remarks" near drag shows.

Canada bill seeks to penalize ‘offensive’ speech near drag shows

As the U.S. invests billions in new infrastructure, building it requires resources which cannot currently be obtained without Russia or China.

Russian, Chinese dominance of rare-earth metals threatens US security

Michigan Gov. Whitmer signed a bill to repeal an abortion ban that was enacted back in 1931. Meanwhile, Kansas voted to tighten rules around abortion.

Michigan repeals abortion ban as Kansas passes ‘Born Alive’ bill, tightens rules

More than 150 Catholic priests and others associated with the archdiocese of Baltimore sexually abused more than 600 children.

Baltimore archdiocese embroiled in child sex abuse scandal: April 6 rundown

Economists are warning of cracks in the system that started spreading before bank failures: Some worry credit tightening will become a credit crunch crisis.

The banking crisis is ‘not over’ — and another crisis is already looming

Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is warning the government to avoid "knee-jerk, whack-a-mole or politically motivated responses," to the banking crisis.

Banking crisis ‘hiding in plain sight,’ Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says

Cornell University has rejected a proposed resolution to add trigger warnings in students' syllabi for potentially offensive content in class.

Cornell rejects student proposal to add trigger warnings to syllabi

The EPA announced its most accurate count yet on how many lead pipes carry water into homes across the United States.

EPA releases lead water pipe survey amid push to improve quality

Washington purchased a three-year supply of abortion pills as a safeguard to abortion rights, as a Texas judge decides if it should be taken off the market.

Washington state buys 3-year supply of abortion pills

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is visiting the U.S. and meeting with House Speaker McCarthy despite China's warning.

Taiwan president to meet with Speaker McCarthy despite China’s warnings

SVB paid out bonuses hours before collapse. Its CEO sold $3.6 million in stock. Politicians want more authority to claw back with future bank failures.

SVB CEO sold millions in stock before collapse. Politicians want to claw it back.

Former President Donald Trump gave a speech after pleading not guilty to all 34 felony counts related to falsifying records.

Trump goes after prosecutors following not guilty plea: April 5 rundown

Former President Donald Trump was arraigned in a New York City courtroom on Tuesday, April 4, after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury.

Trump pleads not guilty to 34 criminal charges

More military aid is on its way from the U.S. to Ukraine. This includes about $500 million worth of equipment and ammunition.

US to send more military aid to Ukraine amid Congress trip to Kyiv

Former President Donald Trump has raised more than $7 million from supporters since his indictment was announced March 30.

Trump raises millions for campaign in days following indictment

Finland will become an official member of NATO nearly a year after it first applied following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Finland joins NATO, doubling presence along Russia’s border: April 4 rundown

The Chinese spy balloon that was shot down in February was able to gather intelligence from several American military sites.

Officials: Chinese spy balloon was able to gather intelligence in air

Former President Trump will likely be charged with falsifying business records in the first degree. It's a felony.

Trump to be arraigned in New York on Tuesday: April 3 rundown

New York prosecutors have moved to file criminal charges against former President Donald Trump, the first indictment of a former president.

What are Trump’s legal options after indictment?

Former President Trump's historic indictment draws comparisons to leaders around the world that have faced criminal charges in recent years.

Trump indictment highlights prosecution of other world leaders

After the indictment of former President Donald Trump became public, many may be wondering what's next in the legal process.

After Trump indictment, arraignment is next step in legal process

In this special report on the banking crisis following SVB's collapse, we reveal how often and how much bank customers have lost in failing banks.

Top 4 things you need to know about how safe banks are right now

Former president Donald Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury. He's expected to be arraigned on April 4.

Trump indicted on charges related to hush money payments: March 31 rundown

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., said he is willing to sue the Treasury Department if it doesn't implement EV tax credits the way he intended when he wrote them.

Manchin willing to sue Treasury over EV tax credit guidelines