Nation Sep 20 Adnan Syed’s attorney talks about his release, what it says about criminal justice system After 23 years in prison, Adnan Syed was released Monday with a cheering crowd of supporters to greet him. A judge vacated his sentence after the state’s attorney for Baltimore said the original prosecutors did not turn over evidence that…
Politics Sep 15 Republican Sen. Rob Portman discusses his support for bill to protect same-sex marriage The U.S. Senate is pushing off voting on a bill to protect same-sex marriage until after the midterms. The Respect for Marriage Act already passed the House with support from dozens of Republicans, but Senate negotiators could not get the…
Education Sep 12 Families scramble for aid as pandemic-era free meal program for students comes to an end The new school year brings the end of universal free meals for many students. In 2020, Congress gave schools waivers to provide free breakfast and lunches regardless of income, but that expired at the start of September. Students and families…
Politics Sep 08 New poll shows Americans’ views on economy heading into midterms A PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll out Thursday is providing a new snapshot of how Americans view the economy, abortion and former President Trump ahead of November's midterm elections. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the numbers.
World Sep 01 U.N. inspectors reach nuclear plant caught in crossfire of Ukrainian and Russian fighting U.N. inspectors made it to Europe's largest nuclear plant on a mission to avert disaster. The Zaporizhzhia plant is caught in the crossfire of Ukrainian and Russian fighting. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Politics Aug 31 South Carolina lawmaker explains why he supported abortion bill after initial opposition South Carolina is the latest state to move toward a ban on abortions in the absence of Roe v. Wade. The state's House of Representatives passed a bill that allows abortions in just a few situations. Lisa Desjardins spoke with…
Politics Aug 29 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the tighter competition for control of Congress NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including how recent developments surrounding abortion, gas prices, student loan relief and the investigation into former President…
Politics Aug 24 New York, Florida primaries renew Democrats’ hopes for the midterms There's just 76 days to go until the midterm elections that will determine which party controls Congress next year. Voters in Florida and New York on Tuesday chose their nominees in House and Senate races, setting up major November showdowns.
Politics Aug 23 Florida, New York primaries set up midterm battles for control of Congress Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in Florida, New York and Oklahoma with several highly anticipated races offering a window into midterm matchups. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz with more on the primary races that may have the…
Politics Aug 18 Vermont prepares to elect its first female representative to Congress With most of the nation’s primary elections behind us, a clearer picture of November’s midterm races are starting to take shape. Vermont is now poised to send a woman to Congress for the first time, the last state in the…