Tense Exchanges, but Cohen Doesn’t Crack
The defense repeatedly sought to paint Michael Cohen as an incorrigible liar. Share full article Michael Cohen, the prosecution’s key witness, took the stand for a third day. It was…
May 2024
In South Texas, Henry Cuellar’s Case Stirs an Old Feeling: Distrust
The Laredo congressman faces bribery charges, and some voters and party leaders worry that his legal troubles could dampen Democratic turnout. Share full article Sylvia Bruní, a Democratic Party leader…
The U.S. Is Making Marijuana a Schedule III Drug. Here’s What That Means.
A new federal rule would reclassify marijuana as a less-dangerous, Schedule III drug. It’s a significant shift, even as it does not legalize the drug. Share full article
What to Know About CNN’s Presidential Debate in June
The debate, scheduled for June 27, will be one of the earliest presidential debates ever scheduled. Share full article Donald J. Trump and Joseph R. Biden Jr. during a debate…
Hogan Backs Codifying Roe, Tacking Left on Abortion Ahead of a Tough Race
The former two-term Republican governor, who vetoed legislation in Maryland to expand abortion access, called himself “pro-choice” in an interview and said he would back a federal law to ensure…
As Russia Advances, NATO Considers Sending Trainers Into Ukraine
The move could draw the United States and Europe more directly into the war. The Biden administration continues to say there will be no American troops on the ground. Share…
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Consumer Watchdog’s Funding
A decision against the agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, could have cast doubt on all of its regulations and enforcement actions. Share full article 91 The Consumer Financial Protection…
Civilian Prosecutors Rejected Evidence in 9/11 Case That Military Calls Crucial
The revelation sets in stark relief the decision by military prosecutors to seek to include the evidence, which has opened the door to years of litigation over confessions by the…
Serbia Approves Plans For a Hotel With Jared Kushner in Belgrade
The redevelopment plans for a bombed NATO site in Belgrade in partnership with the government provoked immediate criticism in Serbia. Share full article “The economic progress in Serbia over the…
Democrats Aim for a Breakthrough for Black Women in the Senate
The Democratic Party has taken heat for not backing Black female candidates in competitive, statewide races, but in November, voters could double the number of Black women ever elected to…