Politics Jun 11 WATCH: Rep. Kevin McCarthy says he supports ban on police chokeholds House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said June 11 that he supports a national ban on police chokeholds.
Nation Jun 11 What is the ‘defund the police’ movement? 5 questions answered As protests over police violence and racism continue in the wake of George Floyd's death, there have been growing calls to defund the police. But what exactly does that mean?…
Health Jun 11 WATCH: House Oversight briefing on COVID-19’s impact on U.S. nursing homes The House Oversight's Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis will hold a briefing June 11 on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on America's nursing homes.
Nation Jun 11 WATCH: Congressional Black Caucus holds forum on police accountability The Congressional Black Caucus will hold a forum on police accountability June 11 amid growing calls to reform policing systems throughout the United States.
Health Jun 09 This chart can help you weigh coronavirus risks this summer As state and local governments reopen their economies from pandemic closures, public health experts say there are ways to get out of the house while limiting your chance of contracting and spreading the coronavirus.
Nation Jun 09 WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio announces plan to rename streets for Black Lives Matter movement New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan on June 9 to paint and rename streets in each borough to honor the Black Lives Matter movement.
Health Jun 09 WATCH: FEMA head testifies on federal government’s response to COVID-19 pandemic The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will hold a hearing June 9 on the federal government's procurement and distribution strategies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.
Nation Jun 09 WATCH: Law enforcement officials testify on fraud schemes tied to COVID-19 The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on law enforcement's response to those exploiting the coronavirus pandemic.
Arts Jun 08 Discussion questions for ‘American Spy’ Our June 2020 pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club is Lauren Wilkinson's "American Spy."…
Nation Jun 05 5 ways to approach racial equity at work Recent events, sparked by the death of George Floyd on May 25, have pushed race in America to the forefront of the conversation. But for many, discussions about race and the reality of living in America as a black person…