Aug 14 Watch 10:49 Brooks and Atkins Stohr on 'woke' politics in America By William Brangham, Jonah Anderson David Brooks of The Atlantic and Kimberly Atkins Stohr of the Boston Globe join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including the surprising result in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, the status of 'woke' politics in America and the stalemate… Continue watching
Aug 14 WATCH: Trump highlights violent crime reduction during visit to NY police academy By Collin Binkley, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President Donald Trump highlighted his record on crime and safety during a visit to New York on Friday, pivoting to one of his strongest issues as he looks to boost Republicans in battleground races ahead of the November midterms. Continue reading
Aug 14 Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press "On the morning of Dec. 4, 2024, I shot Mr. Thompson in Manhattan, and he died,” Mangione told the Manhattan federal court, which he entered shackled at the feet but not handcuffed in his beige jail uniform. Continue reading
Aug 14 Hurricane warning issued for the Big Island of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala approaches By Associated Press The National Hurricane Center says the storm could become a hurricane and bring rain to the Hawaiian Islands starting late Friday as well as high winds and dangerous surf. Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch 8:25 How Trump's construction projects are changing Washington and costing taxpayers By Liz Landers, Doug Adams President Trump is pressing ahead with an ambitious effort to reshape Washington with new construction and renovations. The White House projects alone are now estimated to cost at least $900 million, with taxpayers funding a significant portion, despite earlier promises… Continue watching
Aug 13 Watch 5:23 DOJ deploys tactic to strip naturalized Americans of citizenship By Ali Rogin, Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz Earlier this month, federal prosecutors moved to strip citizenship from 25 naturalized Americans, accusing them of lying about their pasts and hiding serious crimes. It's called denaturalization and the Justice Department now calls it one of its top priorities. Justice… Continue watching
Aug 13 Watch 3:23 Teacher empowers her students to see themselves as art By Shane Mukasa, Rawan Elbaba, Student Reporting Labs An artist and educator in Washington, D.C., is using her work to celebrate her students while confronting the lasting effects of redlining. Blu Murphy is helping young people see themselves and their communities as works of art. Shane Mukasa of… Continue watching
Aug 13 Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's fatal shooting By Jessica Hill, Associated Press Opening statements at the murder trial in Las Vegas are expected to begin Monday. Continue reading
Aug 13 AP report: Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case over CEO killing By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Aug 13 Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The decision from U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns said President Donald Trump's administration failed to prove an ongoing violation of federal civil rights laws. Continue reading