May 06 Watch 2:24 Video appearing to show killing of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery sparks outrage By Yamiche Alcindor, Jaywon Choe A black family in Georgia is pressing authorities to act after the shooting death of their son. In late February, Ahmaud Arbery was killed after two white men chased him, but no charges have been filed. Now, shocking video apparently… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 5:15 Supreme Court hears arguments in 2 prominent cases as it adapts to remote proceedings By John Yang A closely divided U.S. Supreme Court considered two cases Wednesday: one on the future of exceptions to a birth control mandate in the Affordable Care Act, and another challenging a federal law banning robocalls. John Yang reports on the details… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 4:24 ‘This isn’t a red or blue issue.’ Workers on political battle over state, city funding By Meredith Lee Congress is divided over whether the next coronavirus relief bill should fund cities and states reeling from the economic impact of the pandemic. Democrats and some Republicans cite governors and mayors who say aid is needed to stave off additional… Continue watching
May 06 TV broadcaster Sinclair fined $48 million over Tribune deal By Tali Arbel, Associated Press The federal government has fined TV broadcaster Sinclair $48 million, largely because of actions it took in its failed attempt to acquire smaller rival Tribune Media. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 7:28 Sen. Thune on why he isn’t rushing to add state and local coronavirus funding The issue of whether to provide states and cities with additional federal funding is one of many challenges confronting Congress during the coronavirus pandemic. South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the second-ranking Republican in the Senate, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 4:55 What the Trump administration’s Title IX changes mean for survivors and the accused The Trump administration has released a highly debated and long-anticipated blueprint for responding to sexual assault and harassment in schools. Issued by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, the rules outline how student allegations of sexual misconduct must be dealt with for… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 8:37 Business travel likely to be depressed for years, says Southwest Airlines CEO With U.S. commercial flights largely empty amid the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines are taking a serious financial hit. But while their revenue has plunged due to the drop in demand, they are receiving billions in federal aid. Southwest… Continue watching
May 06 Mississippi auditor finds Brett Favre paid from welfare funds for speeches he never gave By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press A Mississippi audit says a nonprofit group used more than $1 million in welfare money to pay former NFL quarterback Brett Favre for multiple speaking engagements — but he did not show up at the events. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: White House holds news briefing on coronavirus updates By Molly Finnegan The briefing is expected to start at 4 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
May 06 Justices appear wary of ‘Obamacare’ birth control coverage changes By Jessica Gresko, Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court seems concerned about the sweep of Trump administration rules that would allow more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women. Continue reading