Arts Nov 24 Documentary ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ explores industry built around school security A new documentary on HBO Max looks at how gun violence has led to lockdown drills in schools becoming a universal part of childhood in America. Those drills and the creation of active shooter preparedness products, now a $3 billion…
Nation Nov 20 Trump considers order to override state regulations on artificial intelligence The Trump White House is reportedly drafting an executive order that would override state regulations on artificial intelligence. The order would establish a task force inside the Justice Department to sue, and potentially withhold federal funding from, states that pass…
Nation Nov 07 How the shutdown is impacting families who rely on SNAP benefits The Trump administration battled in court over an order to start paying food aid immediately. For a deeper look into the impact of the shutdown on families who rely on SNAP benefits, Aman Nawaz spoke with Eric Mitchell, president of…
Nation Nov 06 Travelers brace for major disruptions as FAA cuts air traffic amid shutdown The FAA laid out a plan to cut as much as 10% percent of flights operating out of 40 major airports. Airlines already pre-emptively cancelled hundreds of flights in response. The Trump administration said the move was triggered by the…
Politics Oct 31 Government shutdown threatens critical funding for Head Start programs As the government shutdown continues, several key programs are at risk. One of them is Head Start, the federal program that provides early childhood education, health and food support for low-income families. William Brangham discussed the potential impacts with Tommy…
Nation Oct 28 Millions face losing SNAP benefits as shutdown continues with no end in sight As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, millions of Americans are on the verge of losing access to SNAP. Many food aid groups feel the government is legally obligated to provide funding to SNAP, but the Trump…
Nation Oct 23 Arrests of current and former stars raise troubling gambling questions for NBA There are troubling questions for the NBA after the FBI arrested one of its players and a Hall of Fame head coach. They are among dozens charged in a federal investigation alleging illegal sports betting and rigged poker games organized…
Economy Oct 22 ‘This is going to hurt us’: U.S. ranchers push back on Trump’s Argentina beef deal Farmers, ranchers and cattle producers are opposing President Trump’s plan to buy more beef from Argentina. Prices have jumped nearly 14% over the past year, and many cattle ranchers and farmers’ groups are concerned the move will come at their…
World Oct 17 Why Trump is giving Argentina a $20 billion lifeline to help its flailing economy The Trump administration authorized a $20 billion financial lifeline for Argentina as it faces an economic crisis. The deal has raised major questions and criticism about its merits. President Trump also said it’s contingent on Argentine President Milei’s party winning…
Nation Oct 14 How the latest round of federal layoffs could impact public health Over the weekend, roughly 1,300 employees at the CDC received notices they were fired. As the Trump administration realized it had fired some key staff, reportedly half of them were reinstated the next day. It still leaves the health agency…