Jul 08 Watch 13:22 What the U.S. coronavirus response says about American exceptionalism Coronavirus cases in Florida, Arizona and South Carolina are increasing faster than in any other country in the world, reigniting the debate over American exceptionalism. Nick Schifrin talks to former Mexican foreign minister Jorge Castaneda, former Hungarian ambassador to the… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 5:38 Why is the U.S. still struggling to test everyone who needs it? Since the earliest days of the coronavirus pandemic, public health experts have emphasized that having an efficient system for wide-scale testing was key to bringing the COVID-19 outbreak under control. But in reality, virus testing in the United States has… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 4:28 What new decisions say about the Supreme Court’s view of religious freedom The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Trump administration rules that limit birth control coverage under Obamacare -- the third time justices have considered whether some employers could opt out of that coverage based on their beliefs. As the court wraps… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 7:21 Companies race to mine lithium, a battery essential By Miles O'Brien The metal lithium has become integral to our daily lives, due to its essential role as a battery material in electronic devices. Over the next several decades, the rising popularity of electric vehicles is expected to mean the demand for… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 9:06 How anti-racism is a treatment for the ‘cancer’ of racism The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor have sparked a renewed dialogue on racism in America. Reform advocates want policy and institutional changes, but individuals are also asking how they can address their own inherent racism. Amna… Continue watching
Jul 08 Supreme Court expected to rule on Trump tax records Thursday By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court is expected to rule Thursday on whether Congress and the Manhattan district attorney can see President Donald Trump's taxes and other financial records that the president has fought hard to keep private. Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds news briefing By Justin Stabley and Associated Press The briefing is being held on the same day President Donald Trump is hosting Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Washington D.C. Continue reading
Jul 08 ‘Strike for Black Lives’ to highlight systemic racism, AP report finds By Aaron Morrison, Associated Press A national coalition of labor unions, along with racial and social justice organizations, will stage a mass walkout this month to protest against systemic racism. Continue reading
Jul 08 Vindman retiring from U.S. Army, lawyer accuses Trump of ‘bullying, intimidation and retaliation’ By Jill Colvin, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The statement says Vindman is leaving the Army after more than 21 years after it had been made clear "that his future within the institution he has dutifully served will forever be limited."… Continue reading
Jul 08 Facebook civil rights audit finds ‘serious setbacks’ marred progress By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The audit recommends that Facebook build a “civil rights infrastructure” into every aspect of the company, as well as a “stronger interpretation” of existing voter suppression policies and more concrete action on algorithmic bias. Continue reading