Politics Sep 21 Why changes to clothing norms are a point of contention on Capitol Hill The Senate is loosening its long-standing dress code requiring business attire, igniting a debate about clothing in the halls of Congress. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., known for wearing shorts and hooded sweatshirts around the Capitol, appreciates the change — but…
Politics Sep 20 Conservatives target liberal state Supreme Court justices As political fights across the country become more contentious, key decisions over issues like gerrymandering are finding their way to state Supreme Courts. That’s turned once-overlooked questions about who sits on the bench into all-out political battles of their own,…
Politics Sep 19 How new state and local efforts are trying to register more people to vote Organizers on Tuesday took part in National Voter Registration Day, a civic holiday to encourage and register Americans to participate in elections up and down the ballot. The League of Women Voters is one of the largest on-the-ground organizations signing…
World Sep 18 Breaking down the U.S. deal with Iran that freed five Americans from captivity Five Americans imprisoned by the Iranian regime for years were released Monday in a complex deal between the U.S. and Iran. Some lawmakers have been critical of the Biden administration for making the deal, but U.S. officials have defended the…
Politics Sep 18 Amy Walter and Kay Henderson on voter reaction to the House impeachment inquiry Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa and Iowa PBS join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including analysis of the 2024 campaign and how voters are reacting to…
Nation Sep 15 Ohio town searches for answers months after toxic train derailment In February, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in the Ohio village of East Palestine, leading officials to burn the toxic freight to avoid an explosion. Residents soon began to claim a range of health issues. Months later,…
World Sep 15 Iran tightens security before anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death One year ago, a young Iranian woman died in police custody after she was arrested for taking off her headscarf, or hijab, required under the laws of the Islamic Republic. Huge protests followed, led by women. Tehran special correspondent Reza…
Politics Sep 15 Brooks and Capehart on Biden’s impeachment inquiry and tensions among House Republicans New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including rising tensions in the House as lawmakers launch an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
Nation Sep 11 The significance of Biden’s trip to Vietnam in the face of China’s growing influence President Biden wrapped a whirlwind trip to Asia with visits to India and Vietnam. Both stops are seen as a further push by his administration to counter China’s influence in Asia and the wider developing world. In Hanoi, Biden announced…
Nation Sep 11 DOJ takes Google to court in biggest monopoly trial of modern digital era The monopoly case against Google is going to court in what's considered the biggest antitrust trial of the modern digital era. The question in this trial centers on whether Google stifled competition and harmed consumers by becoming the default search…