Nation Aug 26 $17B Meta settlement puts focus on youth mental health crisis, Colorado AG says By Geoff Bennett
Politics Aug 26 Watch 8:02 How data centers became a major issue in the midterms While there are many issues dividing voters this midterm season, one seems to be uniting them: opposition to AI data centers. Candidates who've taken notice are racing to shape policy around these centers, which could be a defining issue in… By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson
Nation Aug 26 Watch 6:55 Trump faces backlash from ranchers over plan to import beef Backlash is mounting over President Trump's plan to pause tariffs on imported ground beef. The announcement has drawn sharp criticism from both ranchers and Republican politicians, who say the cheap imports will undercut struggling American producers and weaken the industry… By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins, Amalia Huot-Marchand
Economy Aug 26 U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, on par with earlier estimate The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June. But consumer spending stayed strong. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
World Aug 25 Watch 3:34 Canada retaliates with tariffs against U.S. as relations deteriorate Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs against the United States as the two neighbors slide toward an all-out trade war. The tariffs will hit a range of U.S. products, from industrial goods to everyday items. At the same time, President Trump is… By William Brangham, Daniel Okay
Aug 25 Watch 7:54 Canadian trade minister says reaching deal with U.S. in best interest for both countries By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant To discuss the trade war and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and Canada, Geoff Bennett spoke with Canadian trade representative Dominic LeBlanc, a central figure in negotiations with the United States. Continue watching
Aug 25 Former FEMA chief on preparing for disaster with a changing climate By Amna Nawaz Craig Fugate led the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through record-breaking disaster years during the Obama administration. In the latest episode of “Settle In,” he speaks with Amna Nawaz about how climate change has upended our models for disaster response,… Continue reading
Aug 25 With gas stuck above $4, U.S. consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months By Matt Ott, Associated Press The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dipped to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July. Continue reading
Aug 25 WATCH: Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Canada struck back at the United States on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalated sharply. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 7:14 The potential economic fallout of Trump's trade war with Canada By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant The trade war between the U.S. and Canada is intensifying after negotiations broke down over the weekend. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country had been preparing for a fundamental shift in its relationship with the U.S., which it… Continue watching