Politics Jul 10 What we know about Mitch McConnell's health and hospitalization There are questions surrounding the health of Sen. Mitch McConnell after the Kentucky Republican's hospitalization on June 14. Lisa Desjardins reports on what we know.
Politics Jul 10 Trump fires election commission members in latest attempt to control voting process With planning for the midterm elections well underway, President Trump has ousted the remaining members of a bipartisan federal agency that helps state and local officials run smooth elections and certify voting equipment. White House correspondent Liz Landers explains what…
Politics Jul 10 Brooks and Capehart on what's next for Democrats in the Maine Senate race David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the fallout from this week’s shakeup in the Maine Senate race, President Trump's comments at the NATO summit and…
Arts Jul 10 'The Pitt' actress Brittany Allen on betting on herself and earning an Emmy nomination For working actors, even a standout role on a hit show doesn’t guarantee recognition. After HBO chose not to submit Brittany Allen for Emmy consideration for her guest role on “The Pitt,” she took matters into her own hands by…
Politics Jul 09 Democrats search for Maine Senate candidate after allegations force Platner out Maine Democrats are scrambling to pick a new Senate candidate as the scandal-plagued winner of last month’s primary says he's withdrawing from the race. Graham Platner announced his decision to step away following new allegations of sexual assault. The Democrats…
Politics Jul 09 Rahm Emanuel on criticizing Netanyahu, calling for new approach to U.S.-Israel ties Rahm Emanuel delivered a pointed message in Tel Aviv about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship. It comes as American public opinion, and the Democratic Party itself, are increasingly divided over support for Israel. Emanuel criticized Netanyahu’s government, called for…
Arts Jul 09 Hermanos Gutiérrez perform 'Los Ojos del Cóndor' and reveal inspiration for new album The music of Hermanos Gutiérrez carries listeners across imagined landscapes, blending Latin, surf rock, folk and cinematic Western sounds into new instrumental journeys. Now the brothers are turning their gaze homeward, drawing on the traditions of their family's roots in…
World Jul 08 Summit revealed NATO 'not in a great state,' but it could be worse, says ex-ambassador To discuss the latest developments in Iran and at the NATO summit, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ivo Daalder. He was the U.S. ambassador to NATO during the Obama administration and is now a senior fellow at Harvard University's Belfer Center.
Nation Jul 08 ICE agent kills Mexican immigrant in Houston in latest deadly enforcement encounter Family members and local officials are calling for a full investigation into the shooting death of a man killed by ICE agents in Houston. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot Tuesday as agents tried to arrest him. Federal officials say he…
World Jul 07 U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attacks on tankers in Strait of Hormuz The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration also revoked a key waiver that allowed the sale of Iranian oil. Geoff…