World Aug 31 Biden defends Afghanistan exit again as Taliban declares victory over U.S. Tuesday brought a moment to take stock of two decades in Afghanistan as President Joe Biden addressed the nation to mark the end of America's longest war. Biden once again forcefully defended the decision to withdraw and claimed a messy…
Nation Jul 15 U.S. military leaders worried Trump might attempt a coup to stay in power, new book claims Today the Washington Post published excerpts from a new book by reporters Carol Leonnig and Phil Rucker describing how U.S. military leaders, including Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley, worried President Trump might call on the armed forces to decide the…
Nation Jul 14 Britney Spears can now hire her own counsel — for the first time in 13 years After her explosive testimony last month, a hearing was held Wednesday to determine pop icon Britney Spears' fate in her battle to end her 13 year conservatorship. Yamiche Alcindor discusses her case with Ronan Farrow, an investigative reporter and contributing…
Politics Jul 13 Texas Dems encouraging federal takeover of elections, GOP Rep. Taylor says Texas Democrats fighting against a restrictive voting bill took their case to Washington Tuesday as President Joe Biden made his push for strengthening voting rights laws nationwide. Lisa Desjardins begins our reports, then Yamiche Alcindor is joined by Congressman Van…
Politics Jul 13 Dems in Congress lack ‘sense of urgency’ on voting rights, NAACP president says Texas Democrats fighting against a restrictive voting bill took their case to Washington Tuesday as President Joe Biden made his push for strengthening voting rights laws nationwide. Derrick Johnson, the president and CEO of the NAACP, met with Biden along…
World Jul 07 Who assassinated the Haitian president, and why? Here’s what we know so far The president of Haiti was assassinated Wednesday morning in his home on the outskirts of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Jovenel Moise had been in office for four years. His wife, Martine, was wounded in the brazen attack. Yamiche Alcindor begins our…
Nation Jul 01 The ‘substantial blow’ to the Trump Organization and what it could mean for Trump Former President Donald Trump's company and its Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg were indicted on 15 criminal charges Thursday for allegedly evading about $900,000 in taxes with the help of the Trump Organization and its payroll corporation. Yamiche Alcindor reports…
Politics Jun 30 Why New York City’s mayoral race has taken a chaotic turn It's been more than a week since polls closed in New York City, but there is still no call on the Democratic primary results that will likely determine the next mayor of America's largest city. A new system of voting…
Politics Jun 24 Understanding the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the fight for reconciliation In Washington, President Joe Biden's push for a sweeping infrastructure bill took a giant step forward Thursday after months of arduous negotiations on the president's top legislative priority. After much back-and-forth with members of Congress, Biden announced bipartisan agreement on…
Politics Jun 23 Examining Biden’s 5-part plan to tackle rising violent crime rates President Joe Biden is renewing his push to curb the current rise in violent crime, including homicides, in the United States. With a special focus on crime involving guns, Biden laid out his proposals, such as investing in police and…