Politics Jun 26 Biden pardons veterans convicted under military's former ban on gay sex President Biden announced pardons for former U.S. service members who were convicted under a military law, repealed in 2013, that banned gay sex. The move would potentially cover thousands of veterans who were forced out of the military because of…
World Jun 25 UNICEF chief on the hunger crisis afflicting millions of children in Sudan and Gaza A high risk of famine persists across the Gaza Strip with 96 percent of people there facing high levels of acute food insecurity. In Sudan, there is growing evidence that the civil war, now in its second year, is creating…
Nation Jun 25 Why fewer young men are choosing to pursue college degrees College enrollment among young Americans has been declining over the past decade. That decrease is mostly driven by fewer young men pursuing degrees. A Pew Research study finds about one million fewer young men now enrolled in college compared to…
Politics Jun 24 New York primary race reflects Democratic Party divide over Israel support As voters head to the polls in three states Tuesday, the Israel-Hamas war has become a key issue in one New York congressional primary. It’s a race that reflects the divide in the Democratic Party over U.S. support for Israel.
Politics Jun 24 Amy Walter and Francesca Chambers on expectations for the Biden-Trump debate Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Francesca Chambers of USA Today join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including a look ahead to this week's presidential debate between President Biden and Donald Trump,…
Politics Jun 20 Louisiana's Ten Commandments law raises new concerns over separation of church and state Louisiana will now require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. Similar bills have been proposed in Texas, Oklahoma and Utah, raising questions about the constitutional separation of church and state. Geoff Bennett discussed more with…
World Jun 19 Millions face record-breaking temperatures amid dangerous heat wave Tens of millions of Americans are baking in a dangerous heat wave. The powerful heat dome is forecast to keep temperatures well above normal across much of the country through the weekend. Across the globe, hundreds died in Saudi Arabia…
Nation Jun 19 Fauci on his fraught relationship with Trump and the attacks he has faced In the first part of our conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, he discussed his experience leading the country through the two public health crises of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. In the second half of the interview, Geoff Bennett spoke with Dr.
Nation Jun 19 The legacy of Willie Mays on and off the baseball field Baseball great Willie Mays died peacefully Tuesday surrounded by his family in the Bay Area. Mays was beloved by fans for his dazzling play, his exuberant smile and for giving to the game’s next generation. Geoff Bennett takes a look…
Nation Jun 18 'I had that DNA of caring for people': Fauci discusses new book and life in public health Dr. Anthony Fauci is arguably the world’s most famous doctor and best known for guiding the country through the pandemic. But he has also faced right-wing criticism for assessments and recommendations throughout that period and his clashes with former President…