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Mar 8
Politics

Biden will ban imports of Russian oil because of Moscow’s war on Ukraine

The ban would mark a divergence in U.S. sanctions from those of its allies and partners, most of whom rely on Russian oil and gas.

By Scott Detrow, NPR
Mar 8
Politics
Biden will ban imports of Russian oil
Scott Detrow, NPR
Mar 1
Politics

Watch: President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address

President Biden will deliver the State of the Union at the U.S. Capitol, and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will give the GOP response.

By Staff
Mar 1
Politics
Watch: President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address
Staff
Mar 1
Politics

What you need to know ahead of Biden’s first State of the Union address

Top issues to expect in President Biden's address are his response to concerns about rising inflation and fatigue about the pandemic.

By Alana Wise, NPR
Mar 1
Politics
What you need to know ahead of Biden's State of the Union address
Alana Wise, NPR
Feb 24
Politics

Drug czar talks drug crisis during Ky. visit

U.S. Republican Senator Mitch McConnell hosted the nation’s drug czar, Dr. Rahul Gupta in Louisville to discuss the ongoing drug crisis.

By Aprile Rickert
Feb 24
Politics
Drug czar talks drug crisis during Ky. visit
Aprile Rickert
Feb 24
Politics

McConnell calls for arming Ukrainians, maximizing sanctions against Russia

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said the U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan was in part to blame for the Russia's invasion into Ukraine.

By Ryan Van Velzer
Feb 24
Politics
McConnell calls for arming Ukranians, maximizing sanctions
Ryan Van Velzer
Jan 28
Politics

New poll shows Beshear’s approval rating at 60% statewide

New poll data shows Gov. Andy Beshear’s statewide approval rating at 60%, which is up 5% from last year.

By Breya Jones
Jan 28
Politics
A new poll shows Beshear's approval rating at 60% statewide
Breya Jones
Jan 21
Politics

Following backlash, McConnell says he misspoke

Following backlash, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell clarified what he meant when saying there are no impediments to voting rights in the U.S.

By Breya Jones
Jan 21
Politics
Following backlash, McConnell says he misspoke
Breya Jones
Jan 11
Politics

Biden will focus in on voting rights and election integrity in Atlanta speech

The president is expected to back changing the filibuster to make it easier to pass voting rights bills.

By Alana Wise, NPR
Jan 11
Politics
Biden to focus on voting rights, election integrity in speech
Alana Wise, NPR
Jan 7
Politics

Louisville Metro Council re-elects David James as president

Louisville Metro Council met Thursday night for the first time in 2022 to vote for new leadership.

By Roberto Roldan
Jan 7
Politics
Louisville Metro Council re-elects David James as president
Roberto Roldan
Jan 6
Politics

Some Louisville mayoral candidates are banking donations ahead of primaries

Democratic candidate Craig Greenberg, the former CEO of 21c Museum Hotels, continues to lead the pack in fundraising.

By Roberto Roldan
Jan 6
Politics
Louisville mayoral candidates are banking donations ahead of primaries
Roberto Roldan
Jan 6
Politics

President Biden blames Trump for the Capitol riot in a Jan. 6 speech

Biden marked the anniversary of the insurrection with a speech at the Capitol.

By Brian Naylor, NPR
Jan 6
Politics
Biden blames Trump for the Capitol riot in a Jan. 6 speech
Brian Naylor, NPR
Dec 30
Politics

Appeals court rules Calif. man can face criminal charge for threatening emails to McConnell

A federal appeals court in Northern California said that a Bay Area man can face criminal charges over threatening emails he sent in 2018.

By Roberto Roldan
Dec 30
Politics
Man may face criminal charge for threatening McConnell
Roberto Roldan
Dec 8
Politics

Citing low pay and crushing caseloads, Ky. governor gives social workers a raise

The decision comes amid a growing exodus of employees, creating unmanageable caseloads for the social workers who serve the state’s most vulnerable children and families.

By Jasmine Demers
Dec 8
Politics
Ky. governor gives social workers 10% raise
Jasmine Demers
Sep 12
Politics

Justice Barrett Challenges Partisanship Accusations, Blasts Media In Louisville Talk

“My goal today is to convince you that the Court is not comprised of a bunch of partisan hacks,” Barrett said before an audience of a couple hundred invited guests.

By Jess Clark
Sep 12
Politics
Justice Barrett Blasts Media, Denies Partisanship In Louisville
Jess Clark
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