Feb 06 Man shot in face by ICE officer during Brooklyn operation, say authorities By Jim Mustian, Associated Press The shooting comes amid an escalating dispute between the administration of President Donald Trump and New York City over its sanctuary policies. … Continue reading
Feb 06 Virginia lawmakers to debate assault weapon ban By Alan Suderman, Associated Press Democratic lawmakers in Virginia are set to try to advance legislation to ban assault weapons despite pushback from members of their own party. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 2:27 After impeachment acquittal, Trump’s bitter feud with Pelosi continues On Thursday, President Trump declared victory, one day after his acquittal in the Senate impeachment trial. He celebrated among supporters at the White House and claimed Democrats had conducted “corrupt” investigations. Hours earlier, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters at… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 5:04 News Wrap: Middle East violence flares, leaving at least 3 dead In our news wrap Thursday, violence in the Middle East continues in response to President Trump’s peace plan. Deadly shootings took place in the West Bank and in Jerusalem, and a Palestinian injured 12 Israeli soldiers after ramming them with… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 9:21 China’s ambassador to U.S. says his country is doing everything possible to stop outbreak There’s no indication yet that China’s novel coronavirus outbreak is slowing. More than 50 million people live in cities essentially locked down to prevent the illness’ spread, but fatalities and infections continue to rise. There are also many questions about… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 8:17 How 2020 Democrats are responding to Iowa caucus chaos Confusion has reigned over the results of Monday’s Democratic caucuses in Iowa. The candidates, meanwhile, are trying to find solid ground in the next primary contest, in New Hampshire. William Brangham reports and talks to The Washington Post’s Robert Costa… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 11:06 3 historians on American political divisiveness — and how to heal it The partisan results of President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial reinforced the political divisions characterizing current American politics. How does this moment compare with the past? Judy Woodruff sits down with the University of New Hampshire’s Ellen Fitzpatrick, presidential historian Michael… Continue watching
Feb 06 U.S. lets autonomous vehicle bypass human-driver safety rules By Tom Krisher, Associated Press For the first time, the U.S. government has approved a company's request to deploy a self-driving vehicle that doesn't meet safety standards that apply to cars and trucks driven by humans. Continue reading
Feb 06 Virginia lawmakers pass protections for LGBTQ people By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Virginia lawmakers have passed comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that advocates say makes the state the first in the South to enact such protections for LGBTQ people. The legislation prohibits discrimination in housing, public or private employment, public spaces and credit transactions… Continue reading
Feb 06 Trump administration moves ahead on shrinking Utah monuments By Brady McCombs, Associated Press The plans ensure lands previously off-limits to energy development will be open to mining and drilling despite pending lawsuits. … Continue reading