Mar 28 Watch 9:50 Brooks and Marcus on political reaction to Trump officials using app to discuss Yemen plan By Geoff Bennett, Ian Couzens New York Times columnist David Brooks and columnist Ruth Marcus join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Trump officials sharing sensitive information on a commercial app, the reaction to the revelation, the state of U.S. foreign relations… Continue watching
Mar 28 Watch 8:05 Authors of ‘In Covid’s Wake’ on their criticism of the government’s pandemic response By William Brangham, Mary Fecteau Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic. That launched widespread shutdowns, mandates for masks and vaccines and caused enormous social and economic harms. William Brangham spoke with the authors of "In Covid's Wake:… Continue watching
Mar 28 At least 3 people dead, hundreds rescued after severe storms flood streets in South Texas By Valerie Gonzalez, Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border let up Friday, but rescues were still ongoing a day after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon their vehicles on flooded roads and shut down an airport. Continue reading
Mar 28 The U.S. is on an egg hunt in Europe to ease prices at home By Vanesa Gera, Kerstin Sopke, Associated Press he U.S. government is on a global egg hunt. It's seeking exports from countries in Europe and elsewhere to ease a severe shortage that has caused egg prices at grocery stores to hit record highs. Continue reading
Mar 28 Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water By Adam Kemp Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations. Continue reading
Mar 28 Trump asks Supreme Court for permission to resume deporting Venezuelan migrants under wartime law By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court for permission to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law, while a court fight continues. Continue reading
Mar 28 States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies and cereal By Leah Willingham, Associated Press Synthetic dyes used to make brightly colored cereals, drinks and candies are coming under scrutiny in states across the country. Continue reading
Mar 28 Vance and wife to tour U.S. military base in Greenland after diplomatic spat over uninvited visit By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance and his wife will be visiting an American military base in Greenland. The visit on Friday was revised after an initial three-day trip to the semi-autonomous Danish territory created uproar among Greenlanders and Danes who were… Continue reading
Mar 28 How U.S. colleges are navigating cuts to grants for research after Trump restricts federal funding By Sharon Lurye, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press After decades of partnership with the U.S. government, American colleges are facing new doubts about the future of their federal funding. Continue reading
Mar 28 U.S. inflation gauge remained high in February but consumer spending recovered after steep fall By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has been felt… Continue reading