Aug 01 Watch 8:13 Sen. Jon Tester discusses roadblocks for a bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have long been working to pass the PACT Act, a key bill that would expand health care access to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. But what was supposed to be easy passage on a bipartisan… Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch 9:21 Kansas becomes first state to hold a vote on abortion rights after Roe reversal By Ali Rogin, Matt Loffman, Ian Couzens After the Supreme Court struck down the national right to abortion access in June, the issue was returned to states, which have since implemented a patchwork of protections, restrictions or total bans. Abortion rights will now be on the ballot… Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch 8:53 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden's agenda and Republican primaries NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Laura Barrón-López to discuss the latest political news, including the Democrats' race to pass the $740 billion Inflation Reduction Act before the campaign season heats… Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch 7:12 NFL's Deshaun Watson faces suspension after sexual assault claims By PBS NewsHour Two major stories have emerged in the world of sports. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was recommended to receive a six-game suspension without pay after accusations of sexual misconduct by dozens of women. Plus, we look at the life and… Continue watching
Aug 01 HUD announces $2.8 billion in grants for homeless services organizations By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press The funding, announced Monday, will be allocated via competitive bids through HUD's Continuum of Care Program, the largest source of federal grant support to housing and services programs for people experiencing homelessness. Continue reading
Aug 01 How to help flood victims in Kentucky By Gabriel Pietrorazio Appalachians woke up to torrential rainfalls setting new records in eastern Kentucky and leaving a path of destruction in its wake. The downpour began on July 28 and within a matter of 48 hours, the eastern portion of the state… Continue reading
Aug 01 WATCH: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says flooding has killed at least 35 By Rebecca Reynolds Yonker, Associated Press Another round of rainstorms hit flooded Kentucky mountain communities Monday as more bodies emerged from the sodden landscape, and the governor warned that high winds could bring another threat — falling trees and utility poles. Continue reading
Aug 01 2022 Washington Primary Election Results By Associated Press Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray advanced Tuesday to the fall election in her quest for a sixth term after the longtime incumbent highlighted her support for abortion rights in the run up to Washington’s primary election. Continue reading
Aug 01 Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suspended for 6 games amid sexual misconduct accusations By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for six games after being accused by two dozen women in Texas of sexual misconduct during massage treatments. Continue reading
Aug 01 Across the country, Republican primaries feature candidates who deny outcome of 2020 election By Bob Christie, Associated Press An Arizona lawmaker endorsed by former President Donald Trump and another lawmaker who also believes the 2020 election should be overturned are among four Republicans vying to be the top election officer in Arizona. Continue reading