Apr 22 Watch 12:12 Brooks and Capehart on the 'doom spiral' of the political culture war New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including how conspiracy theories are enabling politicians to drive a new culture war, revelations about Minority Leader McCarthy… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch 6:26 Margaret Renkl writes about the environment from her 'blue dot' hometown in red state By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Writer Margaret Renkl doesn’t have to travel far to appreciate nature. She basks in the nearby parks of her hometown Nashville to draw inspiration for her essays on the environment. Through a regular column in the New York Times, Renkl… Continue watching
Apr 22 At least 3 people shot during 'active threat' in northwest D.C. By Michael Balsamo, Carole Feldman, Associated Press Police say at least three people were injured in a shooting Friday in northwest Washington, D.C., and city officials are warning people in the area to stay inside because of an “active threat.”… Continue reading
Apr 22 Federal officials' plan to ban menthol cigarettes prompts late lobbying blitz By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Dozens of interest groups have met with White House staffers to try to influence a long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes. Continue reading
Apr 22 Voting rights groups sue over Florida congressional map By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press The suit alleges the new map violates provisions of the Florida Constitution that prohibit districts from diluting the electoral power of minorities and from being drawn to benefit one political party over another. Continue reading
Apr 22 What medical treatments do transgender youth get? By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press Transgender medical treatment for children and teens is under attack in many states, but it has been available for more than a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations. Continue reading
Apr 22 Mourners gather at funeral after Patrick Lyoya shooting By David Eggert, Mike Householder, Associated Press The Rev. Al Sharpton demanded Friday that authorities publicly identify the Michigan officer who killed Patrick Lyoya, a Black man and native of Congo who was fatally shot in the back of the head after a struggle. Continue reading
Apr 22 Family seeks prosecution in 1955 kidnapping that led to the murder of Emmett Till By Jay Reeves, Associated Press Carolyn Bryant Donham was named nearly 67 years ago in a warrant that accused her in Till's abduction, yet she was never arrested or brought to trial. Continue reading
Apr 22 Stocks open lower on Wall Street, capping another bumpy week By Associated Press Health care stocks were leading the way lower. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: On Earth Day, Biden signs order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire By Matthew Daly, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order intended to help restore national forests devastated by wildfires, drought and blight, using an Earth Day visit to Seattle to press for more action on the environment. Continue reading