World Apr 09 Ambassador Emanuel on building military cooperation with Japan to deter China Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the president of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos, will meet with President Biden on Wednesday for a trilateral summit. The Biden administration has been improving military cooperation with Asian countries as a means to counter…
Politics Apr 08 Examining the push to reform the Insurrection Act A bipartisan group of former senior officials are urging lawmakers on Capitol Hill to reign in a president’s ability to deploy the U.S. military within the country through a provision in the centuries-old Insurrection Act. Harvard Law School's Jack Goldsmith,…
Nation Apr 05 Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on 'remarkably complicated' Baltimore bridge recovery and rebuilding President Biden visited the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore this afternoon, getting a firsthand look at the clean-up and recovery efforts to reopen one of the nation’s key shipping hubs. Biden met with the families…
World Apr 04 Japanese prime minister on strengthening military cooperation with U.S. to counter China The challenge presented by China is one of the main focuses of the Biden White House. The president will soon meet with the leader of Japan, one of America's strongest allies, in a bid to deepen the military partnership in…
Politics Apr 04 How Biden and Trump are raising and spending their campaign advertising dollars The Trump campaign and Republican National Committee announced they raised more than $65 million in March as they try to catch up to the nearly $100 million cash advantage President Biden and the Democrats had a month earlier. Both candidates…
Nation Apr 02 Buttigieg: 'We will tear down bureaucratic barriers' to rebuild Baltimore bridge A massive operation is underway at the site of the deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore. Crews are undertaking painstaking tasks, removing sharp twisted steel and concrete debris from the port. No one knows yet how long it will take to…
Politics Apr 02 Florida Supreme Court clears way for 6-week abortion ban, but voters will decide issue The Florida Supreme Court paved the way for the state’s six-week abortion ban to take effect. But in a separate ruling, the justices said Florida voters will be able to decide on a constitutional amendment protecting abortion access in November.
World Apr 01 'Havana syndrome' investigator on accusing Russia of targeting U.S. officials For the last decade, American diplomatic, law enforcement and intelligence personnel have suffered grievous injuries in the line of duty. Many say they felt attacked by debilitating waves of sound and pressure known as "Havana syndrome." Sunday, 60 Minutes reported…
Nation Apr 01 The challenging task crews face to clear collapsed bridge and reopen Baltimore's port Over the weekend, one of the largest floating cranes on the East Coast arrived in Baltimore to start clearing debris at the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. But before it can start removing steel and concrete, officials…
Politics Apr 01 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on how abortion rights could motivate voter turnout for Biden NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including how abortion rights could help President Biden motivate voters, House Speaker Mike Johnson signals a vote…