Nation Jan 15 It will take a ‘bit of time’ for people to realize Biden’s achievements, Jean-Pierre says President Biden will address the nation in a farewell speech, summing up his four years in the White House and over 50 years in politics. In a letter, the president said that Americans “emerged stronger, more prosperous, and more secure”…
Politics Jan 14 Mayorkas defends Biden’s homeland security and immigration policies Immigration has been a white-hot political issue for years and helped propel Donald Trump back into the Oval Office. The incoming president has promised mass deportations and is expected to issue a slew of related executive orders soon after being…
World Jan 13 Canadian ambassador to U.S. on tensions with Trump: ‘We are prepared for any scenario’ America’s close relationship with Canada is on full display in California where Canadian firefighters and water-dropping airplanes are helping with the wildfires. The assistance comes at a unique time as President-elect Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on Canadian imports…
World Jan 13 Hostage negotiator Roger Carstens reflects on his efforts to bring detained Americans home Roger Carstens' work over the last five years as the special envoy for hostage affairs has led to the release of American hostages held by other countries. He was also part of the team that negotiated Brittney Griner’s freedom and…
World Dec 17 After fall of Assad, mother of Austin Tice has renewed hope son will be found in Syria Austin Tice, a former U.S. Marine and freelance journalist, is one of the longest-held American hostages abroad. The recent fall of Bashar al-Assad and his brutal regime in Syria has renewed hope that Tice will be found some 12 years…
Arts Dec 11 Stevenson reflects on inequities in justice system 10 years after release of ‘Just Mercy’ Bryan Stevenson, the prominent lawyer and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, has blazed a trail representing the poor, wrongly convicted and those on death row. Geoff Bennett sat down with Stevenson to discuss his career and the re-release…
World Dec 09 White House says future of Syrian people depends on ‘choices they make’ U.S. officials say they are closely monitoring the situation in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. It could have widespread ramifications for the region and the world. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon…
Politics Nov 21 ‘Whose side are you on?’ Sen. Brown says Democrats must focus on working class to win With Republicans winning the White House and both chambers of Congress, there's been much discussion within the Democratic Party about what went wrong and what it should do to win back voters. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio is one of…
Arts Nov 19 Peggy Noonan explores what the U.S. could be in ‘A Certain Idea of America’ In her new collection of columns from The Wall Street Journal, Pulitzer Prize-winner Peggy Noonan takes readers on a journey through the essence of our nation’s character. With her trademark blend of storytelling, historical insight and journalistic rigor, Noonan explores…
Politics Nov 14 Jeffries says Democrats must ‘address economic challenges’ of Americans to win back voters Plans for Trump’s return to Washington, and the Republican Party’s return to power, are well underway. But for Democrats in the minority, the path forward is not as clear. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York is the House Democratic leader…