Politics Mar 22 How Trump's possible indictments will influence Republican political strategy As the country waits for a Manhattan grand jury's decision in the case involving Donald Trump's alleged hush-money payments, the New York Times reported the former president is said to be invigorated by the possibility of an indictment. It raises…
Education Mar 21 LA schools closed as workers strike for better wages and conditions A massive strike shut down schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and it's focused on higher wages and better working conditions. This school strike was not initiated by the teachers, who are still under contract, but by some…
Economy Mar 20 Can banking takeovers and rescues stabilize the markets? Ten days after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and emergency measures to stabilize the system, key parts of the banking industry are still reeling and anxious. UBS agreed to buy out its rival Credit Suisse for a fraction of…
Nation Mar 20 New claim about Iran hostage crisis sabotage may change narrative of Carter presidency In 1980, a prominent Republican sought to sabotage then-President Jimmy Carter's re-election by asking Middle Eastern leaders to get a message to the Iranians; keep the American hostages until after the election and Reagan will give you a better deal.
Arts Mar 19 How #BookTok is giving authors and booksellers a much-needed boost The publishing world has a new infusion of enthusiasm and energy, thanks to an online community of book lovers on TikTok. Known as #BookTok, it's not just a place for book recommendations and reviews — it's also helping drive book…
Nation Mar 17 After near-collisions on airport runways, FAA calls for safety review U.S. airports have seen an uptick in near-collisions involving commercial planes. The problem prompted the FAA to call for a safety summit, launching a review of standards and procedures to prevent catastrophe. Geoff Bennett reports on the close calls and…
Politics Mar 16 Minnesota governor says his state is national model for transgender rights With the 2022 election, Democrats in Minnesota took control of both chambers of the state's legislature for the first time in nine years. Gov. Tim Walz joined the state's House and Senate leadership in pushing reforms like voting rights for…
Nation Mar 15 Federal judge in Texas hears case that could overturn FDA approval of abortion pills A federal judge in Texas heard a case that could force the FDA to revoke its approval of mifepristone. The drug is one part of a two-pill regimen for medication abortions which account for more than half of all abortions…
Politics Mar 15 A look at competitive House seats as 2024 campaign takes shape As the potential 2024 presidential matchups gain attention, the battle lines for the House of Representatives are also emerging. Both the Republican and Democratic campaign organizations are figuring out their vulnerabilities and potential districts to win back. Amy Walter of…
Economy Mar 14 High inflation complicates Federal Reserve's response to bank failures Days after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, there are plenty of questions being asked about the health of banks in the U.S. Sheila Bair served as the chair of the FDIC from 2006 to 2011 and…