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U.S. Senate passes bill to fight anti-Asian hate crimes

A hate crimes bill to combat violence against Asian Americans in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic passed the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly on Thursday, a rare bipartisan vote in the evenly divided..

Republicans unveil $568 bln infrastructure package

U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday proposed a $568 billion, five-year infrastructure package as a counteroffer to President Joe Biden's sweeping $2.3 trillion plan, calling their measure a good-faith..

Marjorie Taylor Greene Displays Ignorance

Why bother actually reading a bill when you can just attack it instead? That seems to be far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green’s attitude to government.

GOP Group Mocks Kevin McCarthy’s Hypocrisy

“He can start by cleaning up his own house.” A GOP group took out an attack ad to mock Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s hypocrisy for trying to censure Democrats.

Author explains backstory of iconic Pelosi-Trump moment

USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page discusses her new book on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, who has led the House from 2006 to 2011, and since the Democrats took back the House in 2018.

Texas Democrats In Congress Say It's 'Unacceptable' Gov. Abbott Hasn't Released Billions In Stimulus For Public Education

They want action and are asking the U.S. Department of Education to step in.

Walter Mondale, Former US Vice President, Dead at 93

A spokesperson for former Vice President Walter Mondale announced his death Monday night

Gov. Ron DeSantis quietly signs online sales tax bill into law

DeSantis signed five bills into law on Monday, but the controversial "anti-riot" bill overshadowed the other four.

Trump Elevates Son to Unofficial New Role Ahead of Potential Comeback

There are new developments regarding roles in the Trump family affairs. Veuer’s Chloe Hurst has the story!

Former Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93

Walter Mondale, a leading liberal Democratic voice of the late 20th century who was U.S. vice president under Jimmy Carter and lost in a landslide to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election,..

Cuomo Book At Center Of Tensions Between Governor And Top State Democrats

New York Comptroller DiNapoli asked Attorney General James to launch a potential criminal investigation into whether Gov. Cuomo used state resources to write and promote his book on leadership in the..

DeSantis signs 'anti-riot' bill into law while Democrats denounce measure

As the governor and supporters celebrate the signing of Florida’s “anti-riot” bill… The reaction back at the capitol was mixed.

Governor McConaughey?

A new poll suggests Matthew McConaughey would stomp Gov. Greg Abbott if he ran for Texas governor.

More vaccination appointments are available nationwide

Today is the day President Biden said every adult in the country would be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. States are delivering on his promise and millions of people have already been vaccinated.

WEB EXTRA: Gov. DeSantis Signs Controversial Protest Bill Into Law

The bill is aimed at cracking down on unruly and violent protests. Democrats and civil rights groups say it will infringe on First Amendment rights and disproportionately lead to crackdowns on Black..

Berman on Cruz's latest tweet: 'The pot calling the kettle violent'

CNN John Berman calls out Sen. Ted Cruz after he tweeted that Democrats are “actively encouraging riots & violence” in response to recent comments made by Rep. Maxine Waters.

Ohio gun legislature to be introduced

New legislature will be introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives concerning gun laws.

Rep. Bass: 'I am hopeful' Congress can reach police reform compromise

Democratic Rep. Karen Bass of California tells CNN’s Dana Bash that Democrats and Republicans are working together in good faith to try to reach a deal on police reform.

House Democrats Introduce Controversial Bill To Expand U.S. Supreme Court

In Washington, House Democrats have introduced a controversial bill to expand the U.S. Supreme Court. The bill has its supporters and opponents, and passage is questionable; CBS2's Andrea Grymes..

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Wants to Debate Green New Deal with AOC

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene proposes a debate on the Green New Deal with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Veuer’s Elizabeth Keatinge has more.

Biden pledges to end ‘forever war’ in Afghanistan

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he will begin withdrawing the last U.S. troops from Afghanistan on May 1 to end America's longest war, rejecting calls for U.S. forces to stay to ensure a peaceful..

State Senate Democrats lay out budget priorities to build post-pandemic economy

Ashley Zavala reports

German conservatives Laschet and Soeder put themselves forward to succeed Merkel

Bavarian leader Markus Söder and Merkel loyalist Armin Laschet have both thrown their hats in the ring to run as the conservative bloc's candidate for German chancellor.

Fight to vote: why US democracy is at a tipping point

The new Georgia voting rights law makes it harder to vote, especially for communities that tend to vote for Democrats – and that's what Republicans want. But it's not just Georgia: these restrictive..

Call to Action Rally at the Capitol; 'protect voting rights and stop voter suppression bills'

The NAACP Detroit chapter along with other organizations will be holding a rally at the capitol this afternoon to rally against 39 bills that will appear before the state legislature.