Nation Jun 10 Troops deployed in LA as immigration raids stir fear and protests After a night of scattered protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles, about 700 Marines and an additional 2,000 National Guard troops began arriving Tuesday. Gov. Gavin Newsom and California's attorney general asked a court to block further intervention from…
Nation May 26 Catholic Relief Services faces uncertain future after Trump cuts aid funding One of the first major policy decisions of the second Trump administration was a significant change in spending on foreign aid. That eventually included effectively dissolving the U.S. Agency for International Development, the primary organization that distributed those funds. Deema…
Nation Apr 28 People with disabilities explain how Medicaid cuts could impact their lives Congress is back in D.C. with plans to move forward on a budget framework that could include cuts to Medicaid. About one in three people with disabilities is enrolled in the program which helps them access health care and live…
Nation Apr 10 Food banks feel the pain from higher prices and cuts to government programs President Trump's tariffs mean Americans can expect to see even higher prices on items ranging from coffee to fruits and cheese. It comes at a time when food banks nationwide are reporting record levels of need and after the USDA…
Nation Mar 17 Why police still lack training to effectively respond to people with disabilities Despite the rise of people diagnosed with autism, explicit training for law enforcement to respond to people with developmental or intellectual disabilities is still rare. Misunderstandings between officers and people with disabilities can lead to tragic consequences. Judy Woodruff reports…
Nation Mar 14 The history of civil service and the impact of Trump’s slashing of the workforce President Trump gave federal agencies a deadline this week to implement a large-scale reduction in force. The order would not only lay off thousands more government employees but eliminate positions altogether. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the history of…
Nation Feb 25 How Department of Education cuts could hurt resources for students with disabilities As the Trump administration continues to downsize and dismantle government agencies, the Department of Education could be next on the chopping block. At stake are resources for more than seven million students with disabilities who depend on the agency to…
Nation Jan 09 Los Angeles begins to face ‘apocalyptic’ devastation as wildfires continue to burn Firefighters continue to battle multiple major fires in the Los Angeles area. At least 5 people have been killed, a number officials expect to rise, and 180,000 are under evacuation orders. The fires that started on Tuesday are now among…
Economy Dec 30 Social media trend encourages young people to buy less and reconsider their consumption Last-minute sales, limited-time offers and half-off deals can be hard to resist for some holiday shoppers. This season, Americans were projected to spend seven percent more than 2023. But a social media trend is urging eager consumers to hit pause…
Nation Dec 27 Expert details best ways to prevent house fires as risks rise during winter months Winter is a time that brings a heightened risk of fires inside the home. The vast majority of those fires can be prevented with some simple steps. Jason Patton is a firefighter and paramedic at Riviera Beach Fire Rescue in…