Jul 09 ICE’s use of face scans worries civil rights activists By Frank Bajak, Associated Press At least three states have scanned millions of driver's license photos on behalf of Immigration and Customs Enforcement without the drivers' knowledge or consent. Continue reading
Jul 09 23 governors join California to oppose Trump’s rollback of mileage standards By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Trump administration says American consumers increasingly want bigger, gas-guzzling SUVs and pickup trucks. Continue reading
Jul 09 Latest ‘Obamacare’ challenge goes before appeals court in New Orleans By Kevin McGill, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press At issue is whether Congress effectively rendered it unconstitutional in 2017 when it zeroed out the tax imposed on those who chose not to buy insurance. Continue reading
Jul 08 U.S. women’s soccer won 4 World Cups. Now can they score equal pay? By Gretchen Frazee, Yasmeen Alamiri The public support on display Sunday, buttressed by their record number of World Cup wins, could give the women greater leverage as they begin mediation in an equal pay lawsuit. Continue reading
Jul 08 Watch 7:14 Southern Californians cope with earthquake anxiety as scientists assess the damage By Cat Wise, Jaywon Choe, Leah Nagy Following two powerful earthquakes and many aftershocks in the past week, some California residents are returning home to evaluate damage. Scientists, meanwhile, are flocking to the area around the epicenters, hoping to gather information to predict future tectonic activity. Judy… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 7:28 The ‘completely unprecedented’ plea deal Jeffrey Epstein made with Alex Acosta Politically connected financier Jeffrey Epstein is facing up to 45 years in prison on charges he ran a sex-trafficking ring in the early 2000s that included girls as young as 14. Lisa Desjardins talks to former federal prosecutor Elie Honig… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 7:51 How Obama’s DHS head sees the detention of migrants at the U.S. border Amid the immense controversy over immigration detention centers along the U.S.-Mexico border, supporters of the Trump administration say the facilities and their condition represent a continuation of policies that existed under former President Obama. Judy Woodruff talks to former Department… Continue watching
Jul 08 WATCH: U.S. Women’s World Cup champs arrive home ahead of parade The soccer team touched down at Newark Liberty International Airport where they were met with cheers and a banner saying "Congratulations Team USA!"… Continue reading
Jul 08 Hiking minimum wage to $15 would boost millions, government report says By Associated Press The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office also said Monday some 1.3 million workers could lose their jobs with the higher wage. Continue reading
Jul 08 Man who says Kevin Spacey groped him asserts Fifth Amendment right By Associated Press The man's refusal to testify caused the judge to question the viability of the case against the two-time Oscar winner. Continue reading