Politics Aug 22 Federal judge hears arguments over Texas’ floating barrier on Rio Grande The battle over floating barriers on the Rio Grande reached a courtroom Tuesday. A federal judge in Austin heard arguments from the state of Texas and the Justice Department over Gov. Greg Abbott’s use of giant buoys to deter migrants…
Politics Aug 18 Trump conspiracies inspire threats against judges, jurors and election workers Threats of violence have escalated after the fourth criminal indictment of former President Trump. In Georgia, grand jurors’ names, addresses and images were released online by Trump allies and a racist death threat against the judge presiding over the federal…
Politics Aug 17 Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips explains why he wants to see a primary challenge to Biden The crowded but static GOP presidential primary has dominated national attention this summer. But on the Democratic side, President Biden has largely avoided serious primary challengers. While the majority of his party is behind him, some are calling for a…
Politics Aug 16 Congressional Hispanic Caucus asks Biden to investigate separation of fathers at border Reports of inhumane treatment from the separation of families to razor wires on river buoys have put a spotlight on the tactics of Operation Lone Star, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's effort to control migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Hispanic Democratic…
Economy Aug 15 Biden takes economic message on the road amid questions about his re-election campaign The Biden administration is barnstorming the country this week to mark the one-year anniversary of their landmark Inflation Reduction Act. Recent indicators of a growing economy are key to President Biden's message as he heads into the 2024 election. Laura…
Politics Aug 15 Hispanic Democrats send letter urging Biden administration to investigate Texas’ separation of migrant fathers Hispanic Democratic lawmakers are putting pressure on the Biden administration to investigate and halt any separation of migrant fathers from their families by a Texas state agency along the U.S-Mexico border.
Nation Aug 10 Alcohol-related deaths among women rise at a faster rate than men In the last two decades, more and more Americans have died from drinking-related causes. But a new study shows alcohol-related deaths are rising faster among women than men. Laura Barrón-López discussed the research with Dr. Paula Cook, a physician who…
World Aug 09 Why the Biden administration wants to limit U.S. investments in Chinese tech The Biden administration released a long-awaited executive order aimed at curbing China’s military development. These new rules mark the first step by the U.S. government to clamp down on overseas investments by American firms in three high-tech sectors. Laura Barrón-López…
Politics Aug 07 How this week’s election in Ohio could decide the fate of November’s abortion vote Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, several states have put abortion rights on the ballot. This year, Ohio voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion access in the state constitution. But first, they will decide whether to raise…
Politics Aug 01 What we know about Trump’s 2020 election indictment Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The four counts include conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding. Laura Barrón-López reports on…