Politics Mar 11 DNC chair Tom Perez on delegate math, momentum and pandemic preparedness Despite another night of disappointing primary results, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said Wednesday he will continue to challenge former Vice President Joe Biden for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. The two are scheduled to debate Sunday. Lisa Desjardins reports, and…
Health Mar 11 Why UVA joined scores of other colleges in asking students to stay off campus As the U.S. novel coronavirus outbreak worsens, colleges and universities around the country are asking students to stay off campus -- and essentially shutting down. Though some classes are migrating online, the closures may still represent a hardship for students…
Politics Mar 10 With victories in multiple states, Biden extends primary lead over Sanders Former Vice President Joe Biden won important primary victories Tuesday in Michigan, Mississippi and Missouri. Judy Woodruff gets updates and analysis from Christy McDonald of Detroit Public TV, Jason Rosenbaum of St. Louis Public Radio, Mississippi Today’s Adam Ganucheau and…
Health Mar 10 As impact of COVID-19 deepens, U.S. officials debate economic response The impact of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. is deepening. On Tuesday, new cancellations, closures and quarantines were announced and President Trump and lawmakers huddled about potential measures to soften the crisis’ economic impact -- but the stock market…
Education Mar 10 How this school district is educating students at home during coronavirus outbreak A growing number of U.S. schools, including several colleges and universities, are shutting their doors to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Although only a small fraction of public elementary and high schools have closed, more than 430,000 students are affected…
World Mar 10 News Wrap: Appeals court rules DOJ must share Mueller grand jury material In our news wrap Tuesday, a U.S. federal appeals court ordered the Justice Department to hand over grand jury testimony from the special counsel’s Russia probe. The panel ruled 2-to-1 that the House is entitled to the material as part…
Politics Mar 10 What voters in 6 primary states are saying about Biden vs. Sanders Residents of six states head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. The two leading candidates, former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, are battling for a total of 352 delegates.
Politics Mar 10 Amy Walter on 2020 Democratic voter turnout and delegate math It’s another important Tuesday in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary race, as former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders go head-to-head for the first time during this campaign. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report joins Judy…