Nation Jul 02 Why the jury returned a mixed verdict in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sean “Diddy" Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, but found guilty of prostitution offenses. The mixed verdict brings an end to one of the most closely watched trials in the country. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Moira…
Politics Jul 01 Rooftop solar industry fears demand will collapse as GOP rolls back tax credits Provisions in the GOP policy bill would end a host of tax credits for renewable energy, including one that allows homeowners to recoup 30 percent of the cost of a rooftop solar system. Businesses say it could deal a serious…
Politics Jun 27 How the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions affects presidential powers The Supreme Court delivered a major decision Friday that limits federal judges’ power to block the president’s agenda nationwide. Stemming from a case over Trump’s order on birthright citizenship, the ruling says that individual judges cannot grant nationwide injunctions against…
Politics Jun 27 University of Virginia’s president resigns under pressure from Justice Department James Ryan, the University of Virginia’s president, is resigning after a pressure campaign by the Trump administration and amid a Justice Department investigation into UVA’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. It marks what appears to be the first time the…
Politics Jun 26 Supreme Court clears way for states to deny Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood The Supreme Court sided with South Carolina, ruling Planned Parenthood and one of its patients could not sue over that state’s effort to deny it Medicaid funds. The 6-3 decision was split along ideological lines and paves the way for…
Health Jun 26 Trump’s former surgeon general raises concerns about vaccine panel overhauled by RFK Jr. A shift in a key vaccine advisory committee has raised alarms among public health experts. The ACIP routinely makes recommendations to the CDC. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired every prior member of the panel and appointed seven new…
Nation Jun 26 Remembering acclaimed public TV journalist Bill Moyers Bill Moyers, a legend in the world of journalism and a longtime member of the extended PBS family, died Thursday at the age of 91. Moyers was perhaps best known for his long-running programs and documentaries he produced at PBS.
World Jun 25 Jon Finer analyzes aftermath and potential consequences of U.S. strikes on Iran To discuss the aftermath of the Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and what the potential consequences of those attacks may be, Geoff Bennett spoke with Jon Finer. He was the deputy national security advisor during the Biden…
Politics Jun 24 Sen. Warner questions administration’s delay of Iran strike briefing On Capitol Hill, planned briefings from intelligence officials on the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East were postponed. The Senate briefing is now set for Thursday and the House briefing on Friday. Geoff Bennett discussed the White House's reason…
Politics Jun 24 What’s next for Iran’s regime after U.S. strikes and Israel ceasefire? Analysts weigh in For two perspectives on Israel's conflict with Iran and U.S. involvement, Geoff Bennett spoke with Aaron David Miller and Holly Dagres. Miller is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former State Department official. Dagres…