Nation Aug 11 The effectiveness and cost of the National Guard deployment in D.C. It has now been one year since President Trump declared a “crime emergency” in the nation’s capital and deployed thousands of members of the National Guard to its streets. Questions continue to mount over the mission’s cost, its legality and…
Nation Aug 06 Plane takeoff during Marine One flight renews concerns about D.C.'s busy airspace The FAA is investigating why a commercial plane was allowed to take off at the same time President Trump’s helicopter approached Reagan Washington National Airport. The incident is again raising questions about the safety of the capital’s busy airspace, and…
World Aug 03 What we know about the cyberattacks on water systems in 7 states According to the FBI, at least seven states have now been targeted in a growing wave of cyberattacks on critical water infrastructure across the country. Federal officials now reportedly believe Iran is the likely culprit. Liz Landers discussed more with…
Economy Jul 30 Breaking down the GDP report as U.S. economy slows in 2nd quarter In a sign that the war in Iran may be weighing on economic growth, the U.S. economy saw a slowdown in the second quarter. That’s according to a new report today from the Commerce Department. It all comes after the…
World Jul 24 Trump sets new tariffs on trading partners, covering nearly all U.S. imports The latest set of tariffs from President Trump took effect on Friday for more than 80 countries, covering virtually all U.S. imports. They replace another set of tariffs, launched on what Trump called "liberation day," that the Supreme Court struck…
Science Jul 22 Breakthroughs in Chinese AI models threaten U.S. lead in tech race Breakthroughs in Chinese AI models are sending shockwaves through Washington and Silicon Valley. Chinese companies are narrowing the AI gap despite vast differences in computing power and resources. It comes as the White House is planning to redirect billions in…
Politics Jul 20 Deadly shootings by ICE officers renew scrutiny of recruitment and training Two deadly shootings involving ICE officers reignited protests and renewed questions about tactics, training and recruitment at the agency. None of the agents involved were wearing body cameras, and neither of the victims was the intended target of the operation.
Politics Jul 07 Trump's EEOC abandons key tool for combating workplace discrimination For more than 60 years, the federal government has relied on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to enforce laws against workplace discrimination. The Department of Justice is now challenging a legal framework that has underpinned that work for decades. Geoff…
Health Jul 03 The growing dangers of record heat waves like the one engulfing July 4th celebrations Americans across the East Coast are preparing for one of the hottest Independence Days in recorded history. Triple-digit temperatures have disrupted travel, strained the energy grid and forced some communities to change or cancel planned celebrations. Meanwhile, health authorities in…
Nation Jul 02 Hard-fought win raises hopes for U.S. in World Cup The U.S. men’s team punched their ticket to the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Soccer fans across the country celebrated the win, despite a controversial red card that will keep the team’s…