Biden pushes $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan during Louisiana visit

President Joe Biden visited the reliably Republican state of Louisiana on Thursday, speaking in the hurricane-battered city of Lake Charles while touting his proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.

Biden says restaurants are at ‘top of the list’ to receive more COVID-19 aid

President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.

Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban

By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.

Judge orders DOJ to release memo on Trump obstruction during Russia investigation

A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.

Emergency SNAP benefits extended for May

The emergency May allotments are in addition to the more than $3.1 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.

House GOP leader shares concern over Liz Cheney's 'ability to carry out her job' amid barbs with Trump

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is stepping up the pressure on Liz Cheney, describing concerns by rank-and-file Republicans about “her ability to carry out her job” after she traded insults with former President Donald Trump.

Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook. 

‘They’re not going to be a party’: Bush warns GOP against ‘White Anglo-Saxon Protestantism’ exclusivity

Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.

Bidens, Carters pose for a photo during visit to Plains

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden took a historic photo when they paid a visit to Plains, Georgia, and the residence of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. 

American Rescue Plan could make 2021 tax bill $0 for those making less than $75K

According to a recent report from Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, Americans who make between $75,000 and $100,000 a year will pay an average tax rate of just 1.8%, while Americans making less than $75,000 may owe nothing in federal taxes for 2021.

LA County says Vanessa Bryant lacks basis to sue deputies over deadly helicopter crash photos

Los Angeles County attorneys say Vanessa Bryant has no legal basis to sue four sheriff's deputies who allegedly shared unauthorized photos taken at the site of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others, according to court papers obtained Monday.

Bill Gates, wife Melinda announce divorce after 27 years of marriage

The multi-billionaire and co-founder of Microsoft made the announcement on Twitter, saying he and Melinda will continue to work together at their foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Biden raises US refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500

President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.

Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday

Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.

Prop B passes, reinstates camping ban in downtown Austin

The ban makes it illegal to camp in certain places, sit or lie on public sidewalks and panhandle at night. Council will vote to certify the votes and the ban will take place May 11th.

‘We followed bin Laden to the gates of hell — and we got him’: Biden reflects on 10th anniversary of raid

On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.

Mayor Adler responds to May 1 election results
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Austin Mayor Steve Adler joined Good Day Austin live via Zoom Sunday morning to talk about the passage of Austin's Prop B which will reinstate the homeless camping ban.

‘It is an exciting time for our space program’: Harris to lead National Space Council

Vice President Kamala Harris announced Saturday that she will accept her role to lead the National Space Council and further the county’s mission in space exploration.

'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA

Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.