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Why did Senate Republicans vote to advance their spending bill and what were the holdout votes?
Live from NPR News in Washington, D.C., I'm Dale Willman. Senate Republicans voted to advance their spending bill late Saturday evening after hours of delays and negotiations. As NPR's Elena Moore reports, it's the first step in what's expected to be a lengthy debate process before the final vote.
The vote was fifty one to forty nine, with two Republican senators, Tom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky, voting against a motion to start debate. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin also initially voted no, but hours later changed his vote after he and several other Republicans with concerns met with Senate leaders. It's not clear what deal was made to get these holdouts on board, but a lot of time remains for these senators and others with outstanding reservations to try to amend the current bill before a final vote. But getting there will be a lengthy process and could very well span all of Sunday and into early next week.
The Tesla CEO also said if the measure passes, it will be political suicide for Republicans. Former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and Minnesota Governor Tim Wals were among the hundreds of people paying their respects Saturday at the funeral of a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband.
Who attended the funeral of the Minnesota state lawmaker and what was the significance of the eulogy?
They were shot and killed in an act of political violence two weeks ago. From Minnesota Public Radio News, Katherine Richard has a report.
Melissa and Mark Hortman were eulogized as carrying people who were the same at the Minnesota Capitol as they were at home. Minnesota Governor Tim Walls said Melissa Hortman was the most consequential House Speaker in state history.
More kids in pre-K, fewer in poverty. More schools with the tools and teachers they need, fewer with hungry students. More trees in the ground and clean energy coursing through the grid. Fewer roads and bridges at risk of failure. More people in safe and secure housing, fewer worrying about how to manage caring for their loved ones.
What did the Supreme Court decide about religious opt‑outs from LGBTQ books and how are schools responding?
Vance Belter is facing state and federal murder charges for the killing and additional charges for the shooting of another state senator and his wife. For NPR News, I'm Catherine Richard in Saint Paul.
The Supreme Court Friday ruled that parents in Maryland who have religious objections can pull their children from classes where LGBTQ books are used. Now school administrators are trying to understand just what that means in practical terms in the classrooms. MPR's Nina Totenberg says lawyers had argued that letting parents to opt out on those classes amounts to a book ban.
The court in its six to three opinion along ideological lines disagreed and required opt outs for religious parents, but giving precious little in the way of guidance as to how to implement the ruling, which of course has school boards sort of freaking out.
The vote by the justices was six to three falling along ideological lines. You're listening to NPR News in Washington. Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Belgrade, Serbia on Saturday to protest that country's president.
Why are thousands protesting in Belgrade and what are their demands for the Serbian president?
The demonstration was led by college students, and marks almost eight months of protests over accusations of corruption and negligence. They're demanding an early parliamentary election, Rye police detained dozens of protesters. Some of the final lawsuits emanating from the fatal accident during the filming of the Alec Baldwin film Rust have been settled. Steve Funnerman has more. It occurred more than three years ago.
A gun held by actor Alec Baldwin went off, killing cinematographer Helena Hutchins. Since then there have been a series of trials and lawsuits. Three crew members have now reached a settlement in a negligence lawsuit against the producers, including Baldwin. Terms of the settlement have not been released.
What are the latest developments in the Alec Baldwin “Rust” lawsuits and settlements?
Baldwin was criminally charged with involuntary manslaughter, but the case was dismissed. The film's armorer was found guilty and served fourteen months in prison. There are still several civil suits pending, including one from the family of Helena Hutchins and one from Alec Baldwin.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
Why did Senate Republicans vote to advance their spending bill and what were the holdout votes?
0:00–1:23
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Who attended the funeral of the Minnesota state lawmaker and what was the significance of the eulogy?
1:23–2:04
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What did the Supreme Court decide about religious opt‑outs from LGBTQ books and how are schools responding?
2:04–3:06
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Why are thousands protesting in Belgrade and what are their demands for the Serbian president?
3:06–3:51
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What are the latest developments in the Alec Baldwin “Rust” lawsuits and settlements?
3:51–4:38