Politics Feb 11 Examining the career of J. Michelle Childs, a top contender for the Supreme Court As President Biden considers who he will choose to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court, we take a deep dive into some of the potential nominees reportedly on the short list. A bipartisan stamp of approval makes a…
Politics Jan 26 A look at Justice Stephen Breyer’s career and opinions on the bench New reports Wednesday indicate Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire, raising questions about his replacement. President Joe Biden said he will wait for Breyer's formal announcement. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer cited the president's past words, indicating a desire to…
Politics Jan 26 Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Congress’ newest member, is ready to fight for Haitians The newest member of the House of Representatives is taking office at a critical time for Haitian politics.
Politics Jan 21 Why Biden’s pledges of free college, waiving student debt remain unfulfilled One year into President Joe Biden's tenure, we take stock of the status of some of his key campaign promises surrounding education, including the promise to reopen K-12 schools during the pandemic and provide two years of free community college.
Politics Jan 12 Democrats search for pathway to voting rights legislation in a divided Congress On Capitol Hill, Democrats are looking for ways to move voting rights forward as Senate Republicans pushed back after President Biden denounced them for stalling legislation. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss where legislation stands and what options lie…
Politics Jan 10 Democrats make push for voting rights legislation in Congress U.S. senators returned to work in Washington, D.C. Monday as Democrats launched their most concerted push yet on voting legislation. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss voting rights, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Freedom to Vote…
Nation Jan 07 Vaccine mandate challenge reveals deep divides in the Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday heard lengthy arguments challenging the Biden administration's vaccine and testing requirements in the workplace. The rules at stake are at the heart of the government's pandemic response and could have significant implications for roughly…
Nation Jan 05 Trump supporter Rep. Nehls on defending the Capitol against pro-Trump mob One year ago, supporters of President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol building in an attempt to disrupt the democratic process. When the violent mob broke into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 2021, lawmakers that were inside scrambled for…
World Dec 31 Many Afghan refugees, including unaccompanied minors, remain in legal limbo in the U.S. Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in August, the United States has evacuated more than 75,000 Afghans through Operation Allies Welcome. Roughly 23,000 evacuees remain on six military bases across the U.S., but more than 50,000 have been placed…
Nation Dec 23 Supreme Court to hear arguments on two vaccine mandates. Here’s what to expect The Supreme Court will hold a special hearing on Jan. 7 to consider challenges to two pieces of the Biden administration’s strategy to get the pandemic under control. One is the requirement that big employers ensure their staff either get…