Politics Feb 22 Record turnout expected for Nevada caucuses More than 70,000 people went to the polls this week in early voting for the Nevada caucuses, nearly eclipsing the total number of voters in the state's 2016 caucuses. The surge comes as many voters focused on the issue of…
Politics Feb 22 Diverse electorates but stark gender divide in Nevada, South Carolina legislatures This week's Nevada caucuses and next week's South Carolina primary have the most diverse electorates thus far in the 2020 presidential race. But there are stark divides in gender representation in those states' own legislative halls. Capri Cafaro, a former…
World Feb 21 News Wrap: WHO warns of closing window to contain novel coronavirus In our news wrap Friday, the World Health Organization warns the window of opportunity to contain the international spread of novel coronavirus is closing. South Korea has become the latest front in the outbreak, with officials declaring a health emergency…
Politics Feb 21 Amid reported Russian meddling, a 'deeply damaging' politicization of U.S. intelligence Multiple news outlets report that U.S. intelligence officials told House lawmakers recently that Russia is actively trying to help President Trump be reelected. In response, Trump has lashed out at Democrats, saying they are starting a “rumor” about Russian election…
Politics Feb 21 Shields and Brooks on Las Vegas debate, Trump's pardons Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including how the Las Vegas debate changed the 2020 Democratic race, new reports of Russian election interference and President Trump’s…
Nation Feb 21 Why MLB players are frustrated over Astros' lack of punishment The fallout from a major cheating scandal in Major League Baseball continues. After investigators found that the Houston Astros used an elaborate sign-stealing scheme in 2017, when they won the World Series, members of the team's front office were disciplined.
Nation Feb 20 Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison for witness tampering, lying to Congress A U.S. District Court judge in Washington has sentenced Trump ally Roger Stone to 40 months in prison for witness tampering and lying to Congress. Stone is the seventh presidential associate to face jail time for crimes stemming from the…
World Feb 20 News Wrap: Germany reels from shooting rampage that killed nine In our news wrap Thursday, Germany is reeling after a shooting rampage killed nine people overnight. The gunman, suspected to have far-right ties, opened fire in an immigrant neighborhood near Frankfurt. Also, while the novel coronavirus appears to be spreading…