Those convicted of targeting law enforcement and emergency crews can now face
stricter penalties. “The overarching message is that hate crimes will not be
tolerated in Louisiana,” the governor said.
The U.S. ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, appeared before the
House committees leading the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. His
opening statement was released Thursday.
Here’s what we know about the $3.5 trillion resolution put forth by the Senate
Budget Committee — and what Democrats have said about how to pay for it.
Former President Donald Trump has announced his intent to launch a
long-anticipated social platform of his own, claiming to create a space to
“stand up to the tyranny of Big Tech.”
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Kathleen Kim, the puppeteer behind Ji-Young, the
show’s newest Muppet. Kim, born to Korean immigrants, says she grew up watching
the show herself.
In his first visit outside Ukraine since Russia’s offensive started, Zelenskyy visited Washington to meet with President Biden after the U.S. announced a $1.85 billion aid package. Follow live updates.
House Republicans are claiming President Biden benefited from foreign business deals by his son, Hunter, but they have not yet shown direct evidence of that.
The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role.