Politics

The ballot printer issues in Maricopa County, Arizona, during the midterms were caused by changes to the paper that was used.

Maricopa ballot issues caused by paper changes: Media Miss

The EPA plans to announce tough new tailpipe emission standards to force the auto industry to phase out the sale of many gas-powered cars.

Only 4 in 10 Americans say they would buy an EV, as new EPA rules loom

The indictment of Donald Trump has stirred criticisms of liberal billionaire investor George Soros and sparked questions about his influence.

‘Soros-backed’: Connections to billionaire George Soros face renewed criticism

Another victim has succumbed to their injuries after being shot at a Louisville bank, bringing the number of victims to five.

Fifth death in Louisville mass shooting: April 11 rundown

Under new rules that took effect March 14, Supreme Court justices will have to disclose personal hospitality gifts they receive from friends.

Controversy over Justice Thomas’ trips prompts calls for action, more disclosure

Some pharmacies in Mexico have been selling pills that look like legitimate medicine, but they are tainted with deadly drugs.

US gov’t knew for years Mexican pharmacies sold killer pills to Americans

The DOJ has opened a criminal investigation into the leak of top secret documents. Some of them pertain to the war in Ukraine.

DOJ investigating leak of top secret Pentagon documents: April 10 rundown

NPR criticized Twitter for labeling its account as "state-affiliated," despite receiving only 1% of its funding from the U.S. government.

NPR challenges Musk’s Twitter over ‘state-affiliated’ label on account

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

Top 3 things you need to know about the looming credit crunch crisis

The Biden administration is spending $343 million to try and conserve water from the Colorado River as its reservoirs continue to be depleted.

Feds reach $343M deal for tribal water resources, Colorado River conservation

The Biden administration is proposing new rules, stopping schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes.

White House proposes rule to stop bans on transgender athletes: April 7 rundown

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