Nation Nov 16 Wave of protests and rallies highlight tensions in U.S. as Israel-Hamas war persists Over the last two months, hundreds of thousands of Americans have come together in both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian rallies and vigils. The vast majority have been peaceful, but some have turned violent or included antisemitic and Islamophobic threats. Laura Barrón-López…
Nation Nov 02 How the Biden administration is handling the increase in antisemitism and Islamophobia The FBI director warned of a heightened risk for potential violence against Arab, Muslim, and Jewish Americans in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Rami Nashashibi about a White House effort to counter Islamophobia, and Geoff…
Nation Oct 31 Police scrutinized after revelations Maine shooter’s family flagged his behavior Lewiston, Maine, is in mourning after last week’s shooting that killed 18 people. Along with the grief, there’s growing scrutiny about why law enforcement didn't find or stop Robert Card before the shooting. Friends, family and the Army Reserve all…
Politics Oct 30 Israel-Hamas war leads to increase of antisemitic threats on college campuses In the U.S., fears are rising among Jewish Americans as reports of antisemitic incidents have increased since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. In response, the White House is unveiling new plans to combat antisemitic attacks at schools and college…
Nation Oct 27 Lewiston community mourns mass shooting victims as manhunt for gunman continues Nearly 48 hours after a gunman killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine, the suspect remains on the run. As the massive manhunt continues, it is keeping communities on edge. Laura Barrón-López reports from Lewiston.
Nation Oct 26 ‘Never thought I’d grow up and get a bullet in my leg,’ says 10-year-old victim in Maine Lewiston, Maine, is the latest community to suffer devastating losses from mass shootings after a gunman killed at least 18 people and injured 13 others. The suspect remains at large and hundreds of officers are looking for him in a…
Politics Oct 24 Former attorney Michael Cohen testifies against Trump in civil fraud trial Donald Trump is facing legal hurdles on several fronts, both civil and criminal, in state and federal courts. In New York, the $250 million civil fraud trial against Trump and his company is in its fourth week. Tuesday, Michael Cohen…
Politics Oct 20 WATCH: Repairing relations between the White House and Congress – roundtable hosted by Laura Barrón-López "The American presidency, as a distinctly democratic institution, is in crisis, both unleashed and under strain. Presidents are more powerful, and they are more prone to fail."…
World Oct 18 Despite setbacks, Biden reaches aid breakthrough on Israel trip The president announced the U.S. will be providing $100 million in humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank to support the more than a million displaced people in need of water, food, medical care and other needs.
World Oct 11 Social media companies criticized as Israel-Hamas war misinformation spreads rampantly The world is watching much of the violence between Israel and Hamas through traditional media and broadcasts. But millions also are getting their information through social media. Many posts are spreading misinformation or outright lies and criticism is being directed…