Politics Dec 01 Trump taps ‘deep state’ conspiracy theorist Kash Patel to lead the FBI As he continues stocking his new administration with staunch loyalists, President-elect Trump on Saturday nominated Kash Patel to be FBI director. Patel claims that the FBI is part of what he calls the “deep state” conspiracy against Trump and his…
Nation Dec 01 Tips for navigating political divisions to find common ground at holiday gatherings The presidential election laid bare political fault lines across the country, stark divisions that can be even more intense when they involve loved ones. William Brangham speaks with Jamil Zaki, a professor of psychology at Stanford University and author of…
Nation Nov 23 What Trump’s latest picks mean for the future of U.S. public health policy Trump has made his picks for key public health roles in his administration, nominating family medicine doctor and Fox News contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat to be the next surgeon general, Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. Marty Makary to lead the FDA,…
Politics Nov 17 Why American evangelical Christians have deep ties to supporting Israel Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has long held a strong pro-Israel stance, one that’s deeply rooted in his evangelical Christian faith. Now, as Trump’s pick to serve as ambassador to Israel, he could be integral in shaping U.S. diplomacy in…
Politics Nov 09 How anger over the war in Gaza may have shaped some voters’ choices in the election Many of Vice President Kamala Harris’ rallies in the closing days of the campaign were interrupted by people angry about the mounting death toll in Gaza and Lebanon and the Biden administration’s support for Israel. That anger may have been…
Politics Nov 06 Voters expand or protect abortion rights in 7 states, but measures fail in 3 other states In a handful of states, voters weighed in on reproductive rights two years after Roe was overturned. In seven of them, voters expanded or protected the right to an abortion. But in three states, abortion bans will remain in place.
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 Oct 26 How Israel’s retaliatory attack on Iran affects cease-fire efforts in Gaza and Lebanon After Israel’s first-ever open attack on Iranian soil, Iran is saying that it might not respond in kind if there’s a cease-fire in Gaza and Lebanon. A senior Biden administration official said efforts will soon resume to end the fighting…
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 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…