Politics Jun 17 Understanding the root causes and possible solutions for rising political violence Violence has become an unwelcome reality in American politics – from this weekend’s murders in Minnesota to the congressional baseball practice shooting to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. To better understand violence and its root causes and potential solutions,…
Politics Jun 16 Republican colleague remembers Minnesota lawmaker killed in shooting Federal and state officials are bringing multiple charges including murder against the suspect in the shooting of two Minnesota Democratic lawmakers, who were attacked this weekend along with their spouses. State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed.
World Jun 12 How USAID cuts are impacting the fight against HIV in Kenya The Trump administration's cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development have had reverberations around the world. The agency, which operated in over 100 nations and employed thousands of people, has been virtually eliminated. In partnership with the Pulitzer Center,…
Nation May 28 Site of America's worst nuclear accident gets new chance to become energy hub After World War II, nuclear power was heralded as the future of energy. Then the partial meltdown at Three Mile Island in 1979 marked a turning point and solidified opposition. In two decades, a dozen U.S. reactors have closed and…
Politics May 21 How the DOJ under Trump is targeting his perceived political adversaries An emerging strategy from President Trump's Department of Justice is undoing Biden-era policies and pursuing some of the president’s political adversaries. William Brangham discussed more with Carrie Johnson, the justice correspondent at NPR.
Nation May 20 Spring storms spark scrutiny of FEMA as Trump overhauls and slashes the agency It's been another day of storms and tornado watches in parts of the South. For the better part of a week now, severe weather has led to major damage and deaths in its wake. As residents are beginning to dig…
Nation May 13 Ohio students face changes on campus as new state law rolls back diversity initiatives Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has targeted diversity, equity and inclusion efforts nationwide, including on college campuses. In Ohio, a new state law is also challenging DEI programs, leaving students and faculty on both sides of the…
Politics May 09 Remembering Justice David Souter and his Supreme Court legacy Justice David Souter, who spent nearly 20 years on the Supreme Court, has died. Souter was a critical figure in several key battles in the court over issues like abortion and the 2000 presidential election. William Brangham reports.
World May 08 The impact Trump's tariffs are already having on global supply chains and U.S. businesses President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new trade agreement. Other countries, including China, remain open to negotiating with the U.S., but some of the tariffs are having real impacts on American businesses and their supply chains.
Nation May 02 A look at Trump's executive order targeting public media funding President Trump issued an executive order instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to halt all funding for PBS and NPR. It would impact those two networks, the roughly 1,500 public media stations nationwide and national programs like the News Hour.