Mar 25 Watch 6:13 Democrats grill Trump officials on why they used a commercial app to discuss war plans By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson A typically ordinary Senate hearing on threats to the U.S. became contentious following news of a major national security breach. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, revealed Monday that he was accidentally put into a chat on Signal with… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 4:24 Trump nominee to lead Social Security Administration faces questions about potential cuts By Laura Barrón-López, Jackson Hudgins President Trump’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration faced tough questions on Capitol Hill about the future of the agency. Elon Musk and his team from DOGE had already started cutting staff and making other changes before a federal… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 5:09 What happens to DNA data of millions as 23andMe files bankruptcy? By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant The bankruptcy of 23andMe is raising concerns about the future of its DNA information. Once a pioneer in the genetic testing industry, the company faced backlash after hackers leaked user data in 2023. Now, millions could see their genetic data… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 8:27 A look at the history of public media in the U.S. as Republicans target federal funding By William Brangham, Sam Lane President Trump voiced his support for defunding America's public broadcasters. It comes a day before the heads of PBS and NPR testify before a House subcommittee. The hearing will examine public media with calls for federal funding cuts growing louder. Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 7:02 Graydon Carter reflects on the golden age of magazines in ‘When the Going Was Good’ By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Graydon Carter rose through the ranks at Time, Life, Spy, The New York Observer and Vanity Fair, becoming known for his sharp wit and keen eye for talent. Under his leadership, Vanity Fair transformed into a cultural juggernaut. Geoff Bennett… Continue watching
Mar 25 Mangione asks for laptop to prepare for legal case while awaiting trial in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Mangione wouldn't be able to use it to communicate with anyone outside the jail. Similar limited-laptop provisions have been made for some other defendants in the federal lockup where Mangione is being held. Continue reading
Mar 25 Wildfires in Carolinas fueled by drought, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene By Associated Press Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene are fueling wildfires in North and South Carolina. Continue reading
Mar 25 Here’s what to know about Signal, the messaging app used in apparent leak of war plans to a journalist By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Because Signal uses end-to-end encryption, experts agree it is more secure than conventional texting - but it could be hacked. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: ‘Nobody was texting war plans.’ Hegseth denies that Yemen strike plans were shared with journalist By Associated Press The National Security Council has said the text chain in Signal “appears to be authentic.”… Continue reading
Mar 24 Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns after 5 years By Lisa Baumann, Associated Press DeJoy had said last month he planned to step down but hadn’t set a date. He leaves an agency with an uncertain future. Continue reading