Nov 09 Watch 6:11 How anger over the war in Gaza may have shaped some voters’ choices in the election By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara Many of Vice President Kamala Harris’ rallies in the closing days of the campaign were interrupted by people angry about the mounting death toll in Gaza and Lebanon and the Biden administration’s support for Israel. That anger may have been… Continue watching
Nov 09 Trump’s path to victory looks a lot like Andrew Jackson’s in 1828. A politics scholar explains why By Spencer Goidel, The Conversation President-elect Donald Trump's return follows the trail of another American president who rebounded from defeat to victory and then four years of unchecked power. Continue reading
Nov 09 Watch 6:47 How schools and law enforcement are navigating a spike in violent threats By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara This fall, the big question facing educators and law enforcement officials is how to best deal with a wave of threats of violence, shootings and bombings, and the fears, evacuations and temporary shutdowns they cause. Ali Rogin speaks with school… Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch 6:21 News Wrap: Crews make progress fighting against Southern California wildfire In our news wrap Friday, firefighters in California are making progress extinguishing a wildfire that has destroyed some 130 structures, the FBI and other agencies are investigating a wave of racist text messages that are being sent anonymously to Black… Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch 9:33 Americans voters explain their election choices and discuss views on the future By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson, Sarah Clune Hartman, Connor Seitchik, Christine Romo In this deeply polarized country, there have been many competing emotions in response to Donald Trump’s reelection. To better understand how many in the country feel, Judy Woodruff checked in with some of the people she’s met during her ongoing… Continue watching
Nov 08 Racist text messages sent to Black recipients, including children, raise alarms in multiple states By Ayanna Alexander, Ali Swenson, Gary Fields, Associated Press Some messages said the recipient was going to a "plantation" and instructed them to show up at an address at a particular time "with your belongings."… Continue reading
Nov 08 Southern California wildfire destroys more than 100 structures, but fierce winds may slow down By Christopher Weber, Associated Press Officials in several Southern California counties urged residents to be on watch for fast-spreading blazes, power outages and downed trees during the latest round of notorious Santa Ana winds. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 7:16 Fed cuts interest rates amid questions over independence during next Trump administration By Geoff Bennett The Federal Reserve cut its prime lending rate again, this time by a quarter point. The economy, higher costs of living and high housing prices directly affected by these rates are a big reason Donald Trump won the election. The… Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch 5:05 Trump’s return to White House upends criminal investigations and convictions he’s faced By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz Former President Trump’s return to the White House upends the many criminal investigations and convictions he’s faced over the last four years. William Brangham explains what could happen next. Continue watching
Nov 07 California wildfire burns out of control but firefighters could get a break when winds diminish By Christopher Weber, Noah Berger, Associated Press Utilities in California began powering down equipment during high winds and extreme fire danger after a series of massive and deadly wildfires in recent years were sparked by electrical lines and other infrastructure. Continue reading