Dec 18 ‘Zero-tolerance’ immigration policy hits snag in California By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press Federal prosecutors introduced mass hearings on immigration charges to California in July, adopting a model that has been in place for years elsewhere on the U.S.-Mexico border. Since then, judges have challenged President Donald Trump's moves on immigration in ways… Continue reading
Dec 17 Watch 6:44 Sen. Wyden on social media’s ‘excruciatingly slow’ response to Russian interference A Senate intelligence committee has released bipartisan reports exposing further efforts by Russia to influence American elections via social media. Judy Woodruff speaks with committee member Sen. Ron Wyden, R-Ore., about how sophisticated the Russian efforts are, what social media… Continue watching
Dec 17 Accused of misconduct, former CEO Moonves won’t get severance from CBS By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press A statement from the board cited Les Moonves' "willful and material misfeasance, violation of company policies and breach of his contract, as well as his willful failure to cooperate fully with the company's investigation."… Continue reading
Dec 17 Watch 8:52 Why helicopter parenting may jeopardize kids’ health By William Brangham, Jason Kane Has protective parenting gone too far? Several high-profile news stories, along with increasing rates of childhood obesity, anxiety and depression, have sparked a movement encouraging parents to allow their children greater freedom. The nonprofit Let Grow is leading the call… Continue watching
Dec 17 DOJ files to halt Trump suit demanding financial documents By Tami Abdollah, Associated Press The Justice Department is challenging a Maryland federal judge's decision allowing a case accusing President Donald Trump of profiting off the presidency to go forward. Continue reading
Dec 17 Watch 5:43 Why invalidating the ACA could cause ‘enormous disruption’ to American health care The day before this year's deadline to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, a judge in Texas ruled the law unconstitutional. As the case makes its way through the appeals process, Amna Nawaz sits down with… Continue watching
Dec 17 Watch 7:41 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on administration turnover and political ‘elasticity’ NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter from the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss “off-the-charts” levels of staff turnover in the Trump administration, current poll numbers, the role of the president’s core supporters and the early field of… Continue watching
Dec 17 U.S. homelessness climbing overall, but some key cities make progress By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press Cities in California, Oregon and Washington have driven an overall spike in the number of homeless people nationwide in recent years. Continue reading
Dec 17 A federal judge ruled against Obamacare. What happens now? By Mark Sherman, Associated Press If upheld, the ruling would impact well beyond the more than 20 million people who are directly covered through the Obama health law. Continue reading
Dec 17 Trump plans to create unified U.S. Space Command By Zeke Miller, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The move is separate from Trump's goal of creating a "Space Force" as an independent armed service branch, but could be a step in that direction. Continue reading