Politics Apr 07 How President Biden plans to make racial equity a part of his infrastructure package President Biden said Wednesday he's open to compromise on how to pay for his $2.3 trillion infrastructure package. The president is also making the case that racial justice should be part of the plan. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to…
Politics Apr 06 Biden administration speeds up vaccination timeline, infrastructure plan may follow suit President Joe Biden once again changed his vaccination goals Tuesday, shortening the timeline for all American adults to be eligible to get a vaccine. And, a Senate rule change may allow him to move forward on infrastructure without Republican support.
Nation Apr 02 How hair discrimination impacts Black Americans in their personal lives and the workplace Last month, Connecticut became one of a growing number of states to make race-based hair discrimination illegal. Yamiche Alcindor reports on how Black Americans often face discrimination because of the way they wear their hair, especially in school and at…
Arts Apr 01 What Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero’ says about Black queerness Rapper Lil Nas X is no stranger to commanding the spotlight. But his controversial new music video and marketing campaign are drawing the ire of conservatives and right-wing media, who are criticizing the depictions and allusions to Satan. The reactions…
Politics Mar 31 Breaking down Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan to give U.S. ‘innovative edge’ The Biden administration on Wednesday set in motion its next big campaign in congress: A $2 trillion infrastructure plan to rebuild roads, bridges, power grids and other projects. The rollout came during President Joe Biden's visit to Pittsburgh today, and…
Nation Mar 30 ‘He was terrified:’ Witnesses offer emotional testimony about Floyd death in Chauvin case The second day in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin was emotional and tense. One eyewitness to the death of George Floyd told jurors in Minneapolis that Chauvin, who is charged with second and third degree murder and…
Nation Mar 29 Derek Chauvin’s attorneys blame drugs, witnesses in George Floyd’s death The murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin opened in Minneapolis with dramatic video of his fatal encounter with George Floyd. It showed Floyd pinned by Chauvin's knee on his neck - for nearly nine and a half minutes.
Politics Mar 26 Immigrant families in limbo as Biden’s immigration bill fails to get support in Congress After years of failed attempts, Congress is again struggling to make any headway on immigration reform. President Joe Biden’s massive immigration bill has failed to gain the support it needs to pass as is, leaving immigrant families caught in limbo.
Politics Mar 25 What we learned from Biden’s first presidential news conference President Joe Biden on Thursday held his first White House news conference since taking office in January. He was faced with many questions on the subject of immigration at the southern border, voting rights, his plans for Afghanistan and his…
Nation Mar 23 Suspect charged in Colorado shooting as Senate debates gun control A suspect was charged Tuesday in the second American mass shooting in less than a week. The shooting in Boulder, Colorado, which left 10 dead, including a responding police officer, has plunged the city into mourning. Over in Washington, DC,…