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