Dec 11 Watch 6:28 This Trump plan would strip protections from wetlands and smaller waterways A new Trump administration proposal would reduce safeguards to millions of acres of waterways by removing federal oversight over smaller streams and tributaries. Judy Woodruff talks with Coral Davenport of The New York Times about how the plan would reverse… Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch 6:57 Some teachers trapped by debt get Education Department help The idea of the TEACH Grant program was simple: Teachers got a grant to pay for college or graduate school, and in exchange they agreed to teach for four years where they're needed. But an investigation by NPR found that… Continue watching
Dec 11 Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow asylum ban By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Two federal courts have temporarily blocked the policy President Donald Trump announced in response to caravans of migrants that were approaching the border. Continue reading
Dec 11 ACLU condemns Nevada school policy for background checks By Associated Press Civil rights leaders are condemning a new school district policy requiring background checks for parents visiting their children's Reno-area schools, warning the discriminatory practice could have a chilling effect on immigrant families. Continue reading
Dec 11 Lawmakers reach farm bill compromise, clearing way for vote By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press The legislation sets federal agricultural and food policy for five years and provides more than $400 billion in farm subsidies, conservation programs and food aid for the poor. Continue reading
Dec 11 The Arctic is experiencing its 'most unprecedented transition in history.' Here's why By Nsikan Akpan 2018 is the second warmest year for the Arctic in a century, plus other takeaways from this year's Arctic Report Card. Continue reading
Dec 11 Jury recommends life in prison for man who drove into Charlottesville protest, killing Heather Heyer By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press James Alex Fields Jr. was convicted of killing a woman and injuring dozens when he drove his car into counterprotesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia last year. Continue reading
Dec 11 CBS shareholder meeting adjourns without discussing misconduct allegations against Les Moonves By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press CBS shareholders quickly elected 11 members of its revamped board on Tuesday before their annual meeting adjourned without discussion of an investigation into sexual-misconduct claims against former CBS CEO Les Moonves. Continue reading
Dec 11 WATCH: U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner testifies on Trump's immigration policies By Joshua Barajas Watch the commissioner's remarks here. Continue reading
Dec 11 Trump's immigration policy splits Americans in half, poll says By Laura Santhanam Immigration is one of many issues on which heated political rhetoric has only inflamed the conversation and deepened divides between Americans, according to the latest poll from the PBS NewsHour, NPR and Marist. Continue reading