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Bernie Bennett
Reporting from Capitol Hill, Bernie Bennett has updates on what’s going on in the House.
Jobs Report
WASHINGTON – The May jobs report was good. The two main presidential candidates will try to explain why on the campaign trail.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a vigorous 272,000 jobs in May, accelerating from April and a sign that companies are still confident enough in the economy to keep hiring despite persistently high interest rates.
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ATLANTA – The Georgia Court of Appeals on Wednesday ordered a halt to the proceedings in the election interference case against former president Donald Trump, pending the outcome of their appeal seeking to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. More on this from Reporter Bernie Bennett.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael McCaul of Texas threatens to issue a subpoena to force former White House press secretary Jen Psaki to testify before Congress about President Biden’s withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2021. Details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
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WASHINGTON – Sen. Bernie Sanders fired back at Speaker Mike Johnson Tuesday for suggesting the senator and other members who boycott Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address before Congress are “siding with terrorists.” Details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan reiterates the demand for answers from Attorney General Merrick Garland on the raid on former President Trump’s home. More on this from reporter Bernie Bennett.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson promises a Republican mega-bill that will define Donald Trump’s second term if the GOP sweeps Congress and the White House in November. Correspondent Bernie Bennett reports.
Listen DownloadBilly Graham Statue
CAPITOL HILL (AP) – A bronze sculpture of the late Rev. Billy Graham, the prolific evangelist also known as “America’s Pastor,” was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday. Details from congressional correspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadELECTIONS 2024-Baltimore Mayor
BALTIMORE (AP) – Incumbent Brandon Scott handily beat out former Mayor Sheila Dixon in Baltimore’s Democratic primary for mayor Tuesday, all but ensuring a second term in office. More from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
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House Republicans plan to hold U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress and in the process explore an impeachment of Presidnt Biden. We get the details from reporter Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadELECTION 2024 – BALITMORE MAYOR
The 2024 Baltimore mayor’s race includes familiar faces and corruption allegations — two common themes in a city with a long history of political scandals. Bernie Bennett has details.
Listen DownloadELECTIONS 2024-CHILD CARE
Across the country, child care has become a major issue for candidates and local governments. Bernie Bennett has a report on how it’s handled in some western states.
Listen DownloadPutin: Defense Minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin replaced Sergei Shoigu (SHOY-go) as defense minister in a Cabinet shakeup that comes as he begins his fifth term in office. Details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
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Former President Trump Slams President Biden for Weak Response to Antisemitism.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s running for re-election.
Listen DownloadElections 2024: Democrats – Gaza
President Biden and Democrats Condemned for Stance on Israel
Listen DownloadOBITUARY-McCloskey
Former Republican Congressman Pete McCLoskey Dies
Listen DownloadDemocrats: Border Security
Democrats Talk Border Security on the Campaign Trial
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