Politics Mar 31 Republicans rally around Trump after indictment over hush-money payments The historic indictment of Donald Trump set off a frenzied 24 hours of reaction from some of the former president's closest allies and GOP rivals. With just a few days before Trump’s arraignment, Geoff Bennett has the latest from New…
World Mar 30 Russia arrests American journalist Evan Gershkovich on spying charges For the first time in nearly 40 years, Russian authorities arrested an American journalist on espionage charges. Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal was detained on Wednesday while reporting in central Russia. It’s an escalation of a Kremlin campaign…
Health Mar 29 Why North Carolina is investing in expanded Medicaid access North Carolina became the latest in a growing number of states to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Gov. Roy Cooper signed the bill into law marking a major victory for Democrats in their efforts to expand federally assisted…
Nation Mar 28 Video of Nashville school shooting renews debate over how to prevent attacks Authorities are still searching for a motive in the shooting at a school in Nashville, Tennessee, that left six people dead. Investigators said the shooter bought seven guns legally and was being treated for an "emotional disorder." This all came…
Nation Mar 28 Utah law could dramatically limit teens' access to social media A new law in the state of Utah could dramatically limit teenagers’ access to social media platforms. It requires anyone under 18 to get parental consent to join social media platforms, forces platforms to give parents access to children’s posts…
Arts Mar 27 Comedian Margaret Cho reflects on her career and the role of standup in activism Margaret Cho is a trailblazer in the world of standup comedy, and a bold and unapologetic voice on social and political matters. She’s now celebrating 40 years of making people laugh and drawing attention to the issues of the day.
Politics Mar 23 The potential personal and political fallout of a TikTok ban TikTok is the fastest growing app on the planet with more than 150 million monthly users in the U.S. alone. But that popularity does not extend to Capitol Hill where its defenders are in the minority. Laura Barrón-López looks into…
Nation Mar 23 Anti-Defamation League reports dramatic rise in antisemitism in U.S. A new report released by the Anti-Defamation League reveals antisemitic incidents increased 36% in 2022, the highest level recorded since 1979. The report comes as the FBI and human rights groups warn about the growing number of hate crimes in…
Politics Mar 22 How Trump's possible indictments will influence Republican political strategy As the country waits for a Manhattan grand jury's decision in the case involving Donald Trump's alleged hush-money payments, the New York Times reported the former president is said to be invigorated by the possibility of an indictment. It raises…
Education Mar 21 LA schools closed as workers strike for better wages and conditions A massive strike shut down schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and it's focused on higher wages and better working conditions. This school strike was not initiated by the teachers, who are still under contract, but by some…