Jul 21 Watch 7:34 Colleges and universities grapple with decision to return to campus By Hari Sreenivasan, Cat Wise U.S. colleges and universities are scrambling to finalize their fall plans as coronavirus infections continue to rise in much of the country. While some students, faculty and staff are looking forward to returning to campus, others are raising serious health… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch 4:24 Trump returns to briefing podium with ‘mixed messaging’ on pandemic President Trump returned to the podium Tuesday afternoon to resume briefings about the coronavirus pandemic. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Trump’s “mixed messages” about the extent of the national COVID-19 crisis, plus what the Department of Homeland Security… Continue watching
Jul 21 Federal presence in Portland gives protests momentum By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press The use of federal agents against the will of local officials has also set up the potential for a constitutional crisis — and one that could escalate as President Donald Trump says he plans to send federal agents to other… Continue reading
Jul 21 Next virus aid package could easily swell past $1 trillion By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press At stake is funds to re-open schools, prop up small businesses, boost virus testing and keep cash flowing to Americans as the virus crisis worsens. Continue reading
Jul 21 Esper says U.S. considering troop ‘adjustments’ in South Korea By Robert Burns, Associated Press Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he has issued no order to reduce U.S. troop levels in South Korea but is considering “adjustments” in the American presence globally. Continue reading
Jul 21 Trump signs memorandum excluding those in U.S. illegally from reapportionment By Jill Colvin, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Tuesday that seeks to bar people in the U.S. illegally from being counted in congressional reapportionment, a move that drew immediate criticism from Democratic officials. Continue reading
Jul 21 Minnesota lawmakers pass police accountability package By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The Minnesota Legislature has passed a broad police accountability package that includes a ban on neck restraints like the one that was used on George Floyd before his death in Minneapolis. Continue reading
Jul 21 Ex-Trump attorney Cohen sues Barr, Bureau of Prisons Director By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer has sued Attorney General William Barr and the Bureau of Prisons director, saying he's being unjustly held behind bars to stop him from finishing a book that criticizes Trump. Continue reading
Jul 20 Constitutional law experts see federal officers’ actions in Portland as a ‘red flag’ By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press The Trump administration dispatched the officers from agencies under the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security against the wishes of state and local officials. Continue reading
Jul 20 ‘Men’s rights’ lawyer suspected in shooting of New Jersey judge’s family By Maryclaire Dale, Michael Balsamo, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Roy Den Hollander received media attention including appearances on Fox News and Comedy Central for lawsuits challenging perceived infringements of "men's rights."… Continue reading