Nation Sep 27 The White House’s iconic Rose Garden gets a makeover under Trump Trump is putting his mark on the White House in his second term, making changes to the building and its grounds. This week, he unveiled the “Presidential Walk of Fame” along the West Wing colonnade. Elsewhere, work has begun on…
World Sep 24 Al-Sharaa promises a new Syria free of its ‘wretched past’ At the U.N. General Assembly in New York, a man who one year ago had a U.S. bounty on his head strode to the center of the world stage as the President of Syria. Ahmed Al-Sharaa fought the Assad regime…
Politics Sep 21 Tens of thousands attend memorial service for conservative leader Charlie Kirk A massive crowd gathered Sunday in Arizona for the memorial service of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The memorial mixed music, prayer and calls to action, with Trump, Vance and many members of the administration among the speakers. For more…
Science Sep 21 Why the planet is drying out much faster than before, according to a new study According to a new study, the planet is drying at an unprecedented pace, presenting a critical threat to humanity. Researchers found that “continental drying is having profound global impacts” that “threaten water availability” across the globe. To learn more, Ali…
Health Sep 21 How West Virginians are navigating the state’s new artificial food dye ban Earlier this year, West Virginia became the first of a number of politically conservative states to ban artificial food dyes. It’s part of the larger “Make America Healthy Again” effort championed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. For a…
Health Sep 20 Federal funding cuts to pediatric brain cancer research ‘taking away hope’ from families Brain tumors are the leading cause of pediatric cancer-related death. In August, the Trump administration announced it would stop supporting a federally funded network dedicated to researching these deadly cancers. Misha Mehta, president of the Neev Kolte & Brave Ronil…
Education Sep 20 A look at the future of DEI on college campuses as hundreds of programs disappear Change is in the air as college students return from summer break this year. At more than 400 campuses across the country, programs and centers that promote diversity, equity and inclusion have been eliminated or rebranded. Ali Rogin speaks with…
Nation Sep 18 CDC panel overhauled by RFK Jr. changes childhood vaccine recommendations It is a big week that may change vaccine guidance and access. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices began a two-day meeting to discuss and vote on various recommendations. It's being watched closely because the committee was completely overhauled by…
Nation Sep 09 RFK Jr. wants all new vaccines tested against a placebo. Doctors say that isn’t good science Today, if there is a known vaccine treatment for a disease, the medical establishment considers it unethical to withhold that drug from trial participants, as would happen in a placebo group.
Nation Sep 07 ‘The Black Family Who Built America’ chronicles the McKissacks’ design legacy For centuries, Black Americans’ significant contributions to architecture and design have often been overlooked. A new book chronicles the indelible mark one family has left on American construction since the mid-1800s. Ali Rogin speaks with Cheryl McKissack Daniel, author of…