Biden to Name Pulse Nightclub A National Memorial
The deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in U.S. history left 49 people dead and 53 people wounded as “Latin Night” was being celebrated at the club.
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Teachers Wary of New Laws Limiting Instruction on Race
Laws setting guiderails for classroom instruction on race passed this year in Republican-controlled states have left some teachers worried about how they will be enforced.
Teen Who Recorded Floyd’s Arrest, Death Wins Pulitzer Nod
The teenager who pulled out her cellphone and recorded the police restraint and death of George Floyd has been awarded a special citation by the Pulitzer Prizes.
‘We Mean it': FBI Takes on Sexual Misconduct in its Ranks
It's starting a 24/7 tip line, doing more to help accusers and taking a tougher stand against agents found to have committed misconduct.
Justice Dept. Says It’ll No Longer Seize Reporters’ Records
The Justice Department says it no longer will secretly obtain reporters’ records during leak investigations.
Protest Erupts Again Over Man killed by Minnesota Deputies
Protesters faced off with officers in Minneapolis early Saturday over the shooting death of a man by members of a U.S. Marshals task force.
Biden Rebuffs GOP Infrastructure Offer, Citing Broader Goals
President Joe Biden has dismissed a fresh Republican infrastructure proposal offering modestly more spending.
Free Beer, Other New Incentives for Biden’s ‘Vaccine Sprint’
Free beer is the latest White House-backed incentive to persuade Americans to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Prosecutors Drop Case Against Man Charged in Capitol Riot
Federal prosecutors have dropped the criminal case against a New York man who was accused of participating in the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Biden Honors War Dead at Arlington, Implores Nation to Heal
In sober Memorial Day remarks, the president extolled the sacrifices of the fallen for the pursuit of democracy, which he called “the soul of America.”