Prosecutors: No charges for officer in Capitol riot shooting
“Based on that investigation, officials determined that there is insufficient evidence to support a criminal prosecution,” the department said in a statement.… MORE
Biden to address Congress under security, COVID restrictions
The traditional speech for the new president, set for April 28, will unfold against the backdrop of heightened security in the aftermath of the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot and ongoing coronavirus protocols.… MORE
US to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond May, 9/11 new goal
Biden has been hinting for weeks that he was going to let the deadline lapse… MORE
Number of kids alone at border hits all-time high in March
The U.S. government picked up nearly 19,000 children traveling alone across the Mexican border in March… MORE
Background checks no longer needed to carry gun in Tennessee
Tennessee has become the latest state to allow most adults 21 and older carry handguns without first clearing a background check and training.… MORE
Biden tightens some gun controls, says much more needed
President Joe Biden, in his first gun control measures since taking office, announced a half-dozen executive actions Thursday aimed at addressing a proliferation of gun violence across the nation that he called an “epidemic and an international embarrassment.”… MORE
Northam endorses predecessor McAuliffe for Virginia governor
Northam said McAuliffe was a “visionary” with tireless energy who is best suited to lead Virginia out of the economic recovery from the pandemic and cement the transformational changes Democrats have implemented since taking control of state government.… MORE
Former Vice President Mike Pence memoir set for 2023 release
“I am grateful to have the opportunity to tell the story of my life in public service to the American people, from serving in Congress, to the Indiana Governor’s office and as Vice President of the United States,” Pence said in a statement.… MORE
Virginia lawmakers OK Northam’s changes to marijuana bill
Northam’s amendments cleared the House 53-44 with two abstentions. The Senate later deadlocked 20-20 and Democratic Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax broke the tie, voting to approve them.… MORE
Arkansas governor vetoes transgender youth treatment ban
The Republican Legislature could still enact the measure, since it only takes a simple majority to override a governor’s veto in Arkansas.… MORE
