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Updated Apr 18, 2024 - Politics & Policy

Mike Johnson pulls his punches on motion to vacate

House Speaker Mike Johnson returns to his office after the last votes of the day on April 18, 2024.
Updated Apr 18, 2024 - Politics & Policy

More than 100 arrests made during pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University

Person is being detained by police officers in riot gear. To the right, dozens of people are looking. In the background, a protest encampment is seen with green tents. More officers are in the back of the photo.

Democrats’ case for saving Mike Johnson: He’s not McCarthy

Photo illustration of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson in front of a large photo of Speaker Emeritus Kevin McCarthy
Apr 18, 2024 - World

U.S. vetoes Palestinian bid for full UN membership

Maltese Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade Ian Borg chairs the United Nations (UN) Security Council meeting on April 18, 2024.

Full Trump jury seated after two members were excused

Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends his criminal trial as jury selection continues at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 18, 2024 in New York City.

Mike Johnson skips nuclear option that would protect his speakership

This is Mike Johnson

Trump jurors face MAGA's microscope

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and his attorney Todd Blanche attend his criminal trial as jury selection continues at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 18, 2024 in New York City
Apr 18, 2024 - Business

How a new decision from the Supreme Court complicates the DEI landscape

Illustration of a gavel with an extra long handle that loops all around itself and all over the image in a squiggly pattern.

Kennedy family endorses Biden in show of force against RFK Jr.

Biden and the Kennedy family
Apr 18, 2024 - Business

Crypto trader Avi Eisenberg convicted of fraud in $110 million Mango Markets scheme

Illustration of a gavel with many sets of emoji eyes all around it

Some Latinos say immigrants hurt their social status, research shows

Supporters of President Donald Trump protest outside the Clark County Election Department on November 7, 2020 in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Apr 18, 2024 - Economy

How the strong U.S. dollar is rippling through the world economy

Updated Apr 18, 2024 - Politics & Policy

Wray says FBI on alert for threats against Jews ahead of Passover

FBI Director Christopher Wray speaking before a House subcommittee on April 11.

Conservatives corner Mike Johnson in House floor confrontation

This is Mike Johnson
Apr 18, 2024 - Technology

Meta releases new AI models and updates AI assistant

Three images of a girl created by AI. The first is a human, the second is an AI human hybrid on a dragon, and the third image is the girl on a dragonfly

Higher ed hires up on strategic communications support

Illustration of three exclamation points formed from Greek columns.

A "hyperactive" Atlantic hurricane season is nearing, forecasters warn

Satellite image showing a hurricane in the tropical Atlantic Ocean in 2022.
Updated Apr 18, 2024 - Politics & Policy

Biden admin unveils new sanctions on Iran for "unprecedented" Israel attack

Yellen speaks on stage

"I have no intention to break an established law": Arizona doctors unlikely to perform illegal abortions

A woman speaking at a podium.

Google fires 28 employees over protest of cloud contract with Israel

A Google logo in New York City in March 2024.
Apr 18, 2024 - Business

Elon Musk's $56 billion ask

Photo illustration of Elon Musk shrugging and holding up his hands

Abortion will be key topic in Ohio's November election

Bernie Moreno pumping his fist with an image of Donald Trump's face in the background
Apr 18, 2024 - Health

Racial health disparities exist in every state, new report says

Apr 18, 2024 - Health

Exclusive: More trust themselves to make health decisions

Inside Trump's shadow grievance campaign

Photo illustration of Donald Trump, a cassette tape, notification bubbles and pieces of tape.
Apr 18, 2024 - Technology

AI optimists crowd out doubters at TED

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman speaking at TED2024
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