Mar 28 Watch 5:26 The security vulnerabilities of using Signal to discuss military operations By Lisa Desjardins, Azhar Merchant The news of Trump officials using Signal for a group chat on military operations has raised many questions about just how secure such messaging apps are and the risks if government officials use them on their personal devices. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Mar 28 Watch 10:45 Migrants in U.S. legally and with no criminal history caught up in Trump crackdown By Laura Barrón-López, Doug Adams, Ian Couzens, Leila Jackson President Trump promised the largest mass deportation effort in the country’s history. As his Homeland Security Department works to deport more people, immigrants with legal status or no criminal history are being detained and deported. We hear from three people… Continue watching
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