Nation Sep 25 What's next for Hollywood after writers and studios reach tentative deal to end strike Writers and the major studios reached a tentative deal after nearly five months of striking. In the coming days, members of the Writers Guild of America will vote to approve the new contract, which includes pay increases to keep up…
Nation Sep 25 Family of Black teen suspended from school for his hairstyle sues Texas leaders The family of Darryl George, a Black student in Texas suspended over his dreadlocks, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton. They allege Abbott and Paxton are not enforcing the Crown…
World Sep 21 Ukraine's Zelenskyy appeals to U.S. for continued aid against Russia's invasion Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is visiting Washington with the goal of securing more armaments to repel Russia’s 18-month invasion. But there is growing skepticism and some hostility toward the requests among House Republicans, even as senators met Zelenskyy with open arms.
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…