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Communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without alerts amid Maui fire
By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Rebecca Boone And Claudia Lauer, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
HONOLULU (AP) – As wildfires ripped across Maui last August, the head of the emergency management agency dragged his heels about returning to the island amid the unfolding crisis, while a broad communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without emergency alerts, according to a report released Wednesday. Communications problems were also encountered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial
By Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border and ending his trial before arguments even began. Senators voted to dismiss both articles of impeachment and end the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ending trial
By Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. The two votes effectively end the trial before arguments ever began. Senators voted separately to dismiss the two articles of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate dismisses one of two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary
By Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has voted to dismiss the first of two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the first step in ending its trial over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. Democrats said the article, which charged Mayorkas with “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law,” is unconstitutional. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden’s support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job
By Stephen Groves And Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he strongly supports a proposal from House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Republican Speaker Johnson, facing a choice between losing his job and funding Ukraine, notified lawmakers earlier that he would forge ahead for votes on the package later this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate convenes the Mayorkas impeachment trial as Democrats seek a quick dismissal
By Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate on Wednesday opened the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, swearing in senators as jurors while Democrats said they wanted to end the trial before arguments even begin. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that he will move to dismiss the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate convenes the Mayorkas impeachment trial, but Democrats will seek a quick dismissal
By Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate on Wednesday opened the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, swearing in senators as jurors while Democrats said they wanted to end the trial before arguments even begin. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that he will move to dismiss the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate convenes Mayorkas impeachment trial as Democrats will seek a quick dismissal
By Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate on Wednesday opened the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, swearing in senators as jurors while Democrats said they wanted to end the trial before arguments even begin. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that he will move to dismiss the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schumer says he’ll move to end Mayorkas’ impeachment trial in the Senate as soon as it begins
By Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that he will move to dismiss impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, a move that would end the Senate trial before arguments even begin. Schumer, D-N.Y., said that the two articles of impeachment brought against the secretary over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico ... Read More »
1 responseMinnesota toddler dies after fall from South Dakota hotel window
By The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – A Minnesota toddler who fell from a South Dakota hotel’s third-floor window has died. Kathryn and Alex Hein of Lakefield, Minnesota, wrote in a Facebook post that their year-old son, Madden, died Monday, two days after falling at Club House Hotel & Suites in Sioux Falls. “It is with heavy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender
By The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
The Swedish parliament passed a law Wednesday lowering the age required for people to legally change their gender from 18 to 16. Young people under 18 will still need approval by a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare. The vote was 234 for and 94 against with 21 listed as ... Read More »
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