Nation Jan 20 Juan Williams details 2nd civil rights movement in ‘New Prize for These Eyes’ In 1987, journalist Juan Williams helped illuminate the Civil Rights Movement with "Eyes on the Prize," a groundbreaking book that brought history to life and became an essential chronicle of the fight for racial equality. Nearly four decades later, he…
World Jan 16 White House official Jon Finer breaks down strategic steps to reach Gaza ceasefire deal The Gaza ceasefire deal announced Wednesday largely mirrors a proposal made by President Biden last May. In recent days, President-elect Trump's Middle East envoy joined the Biden team to push the deal to completion. Those eight months have been bloody…
Nation Jan 16 The clock is ticking on TikTok with potential ban coming this weekend The clock is ticking on a potential ban on TikTok. In April, Congress and President Biden gave the app’s Beijing-based parent company 270 days to find a new owner or face a shutdown. They argued that Chinese control of the…
World Jan 15 Mideast experts analyze the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal and its chances of holding To discuss the Israel and Hamas hostage and ceasefire deal that could end the 15-month war in Gaza, Geoff Bennett spoke with David Makovsky of The Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Hussein Ibish of the Arab Gulf States…
Nation Jan 15 It will take a ‘bit of time’ for people to realize Biden’s achievements, Jean-Pierre says President Biden will address the nation in a farewell speech, summing up his four years in the White House and over 50 years in politics. In a letter, the president said that Americans “emerged stronger, more prosperous, and more secure”…
Politics Jan 14 Sen. Duckworth explains why she says Hegseth is unqualified to lead Pentagon During Tuesday's confirmation hearing, Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois told defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that she doesn't believe he is qualified for the job. Sen. Duckworth is a former Army helicopter pilot who lost her legs in a…
World Jan 14 What’s in the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas Israel and Hamas are the closest they have been to a ceasefire in Gaza. That is the word from senior U.S. and Israeli officials and a Hamas statement. Nick Schifrin reports on the latest.
Politics Jan 13 Tamara Keith and Andrew Desiderio on the politicization of the California wildfires NPR’s Tamara Keith and Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's final week in office and the raging wildfires in California have become fodder for political debate.
Nation Jan 13 Dangerous winds pick up as crews continue to battle devastating LA-area fires Dangerous wind conditions are picking up speed and threatening to spread devastating fires in Southern California. Four of the major fires have burned through more than 62 square miles. At least 25 people have died, nearly 30 more are missing…
Nation Jan 10 Warming climate created ‘perfect storm’ for catastrophic fires, NASA researcher says Prolonged drought and powerful Santa Ana winds set up extreme conditions that have fueled the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Those conditions were compounded by climate change. According to NOAA and NASA, the ten warmest years on record…