Nation Nov 10 What Trump’s second term could mean for military members and veterans The full extent of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for the Pentagon and Department of Veterans Affairs is not entirely clear, but he's likely to reverse some of the Biden administration's policies while reinstating others from his first term. Ali Rogin…
Nation Nov 09 How schools and law enforcement are navigating a spike in violent threats This fall, the big question facing educators and law enforcement officials is how to best deal with a wave of threats of violence, shootings and bombings, and the fears, evacuations and temporary shutdowns they cause. Ali Rogin speaks with school…
Politics Nov 03 Harris and Trump appeal to voters with starkly different tones in final days of the election Final pre-election polls released Sunday show Trump and Harris deadlocked as the race goes down to the wire, but there are indications that some late deciders may be breaking for the Democratic nominee. Both candidates spent the weekend appealing to…
World Nov 02 ‘They’re all dead’: Haitians try to flee increasingly inescapable gang violence Haitian immigrants have found themselves at the center of a political storm this fall, as former President Trump and his supporters repeatedly make unfounded claims about them. Most came to the United States to escape the humanitarian crisis in Haiti,…
Science Oct 27 Scientists search for ways to battle deadly fungus devastating North America’s bats The association between bats and Halloween dates back thousands of years, based on the superstition that the flying mammals are omens of death. But for nearly two decades, North American bats have been facing a deadly threat themselves: a fungal…
Health Oct 26 Why more doctors are treating children and adolescents with weight loss drugs Physicians are increasingly using weight loss drugs to treat obesity, diabetes and other chronic conditions in young patients. In the last three years, the number of people between the ages of 12 and 25 using drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic…
Nation Oct 23 As vehicles get safer for drivers, advocates demand protection for pedestrians and bikers By many measures, advancements like seatbelts and airbags have made vehicles dramatically safer for drivers and passengers. But as our cars and trucks get larger and larger, what about the safety of those outside vehicles? Federal regulators are taking a…
Nation Oct 20 Study finds LGBTQ+ youth mental health suffering in states with anti-trans laws This past week, the Texas attorney general sued a pediatrician for violating the state’s ban on gender-affirming care, enforcing that law for the first time. More than half of U.S. states now have laws targeting transgender people. Ali Rogin speaks…
Nation Oct 19 What’s behind a recent rise in executions in America after years of decline While the execution of a Texas man was temporarily put on hold this week, more than 2,000 people remain on death row across the country. The Texas case has highlighted a recent increase in executions and prompted questions about how…
Nation Oct 13 New book ‘Threat Multiplier’ details the fight for the Pentagon to adapt to climate change At a 2021 climate conference, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said, “No nation can find lasting security without addressing the climate crisis.” That sentiment reflects the Pentagon’s three-decade evolution on climate change. Ali Rogin sat down with Sherri Goodman, a former…