Nation Sep 13 Extremism scholar analyzes influence of rhetoric on political violence The assassination of Charlie Kirk is drawing reaction and concern around the world. Kirk's widow Erica spoke for the first time last night, vowing that his movement will not only continue, but grow. Meanwhile, concerns about political violence and security…
Health Sep 13 States face hard choices after major cuts to federal health care funding The Trump administration is planning sweeping cuts to health care funding across the country. Some of those cuts have already taken effect, while others will roll out over the next few years. KFF Health News senior health policy correspondent Stephanie…
Nation Sep 11 Hardworking Virginia family struggles to achieve American dream Headlines have recently been dominated by news that directly affects people’s lives, from the new tax cut and Medicaid law to near-daily economy updates. But those headlines don’t always capture the everyday reality for millions of Americans just trying to…
Nation Sep 10 Prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed at event in Utah One of the nation’s most prominent conservative activists is dead after he was shot during an event. Charlie Kirk, the head of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. Lisa Desjardins reports…
Politics Sep 10 A Senate rules change flying under the radar Senate Majority Leader John Thune started the process this week to change a core Senate function — the way the chamber approves a president’s nominees.
Health Sep 09 A look at what's in RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report – and what's missing The Trump Administration released its plan for improving health outcomes and tackling chronic childhood illnesses. The strategy came from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Make America Healthy Again Commission he oversees. The plan focuses on everything from…
Health Sep 09 WATCH: Kennedy says NIH is studying possible causes of U.S. gun violence PBS News’ Lisa Desjardins asked the health secretary if there was any discussion of mental health and firearms, and looking at the health of children in relation to firearms, when working toward this new report.
Politics Sep 04 In tense hearing, RFK Jr. challenged on vaccine views and trust in health agencies Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled during a combative hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. Senators pressed Kennedy on his views on vaccines and whether he was effectively limiting access and destroying trust in past data and public…
Politics Sep 03 Epstein survivors demand justice in Washington as Trump calls case 'a Democrat hoax' Women who survived sexual abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein spoke publicly, some for the first time, to demand the release of the federal files in the case. President Trump also responded to the demands for more documents, calling…
Politics Sep 02 What's in the batch of Epstein files just released by a House committee Congress is back in Washington and the clock is already ticking. Lawmakers have less than one month to avoid a government shutdown. Also on the table is a fierce fight over billions in spending cuts and the release of thousands…