Jun 21 Charles Krauthammer, prominent conservative voice, dies at 68 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Awarded a Pulitzer for commentary in 1987, Krauthammer was an influential voice among Republicans, through his syndicated column and his appearances on Fox News and elsewhere. Continue reading
Jun 21 Watch 9:40 This judge hopes outrage over family separation is 'last gasp' of current immigration system By Amna Nawaz, Frank Carlson Judge Robert Brack of the U.S. District Court of New Mexico says he hopes the moral outrage over the separation of migrant families will be the catalyst to fix the immigration system. Amna Nawaz sits down with Brack to discuss… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 6:17 Immigrant teens placed in Virginia detention facility say they were beaten while restrained, isolated for days Claims of severe physical and psychological abuse of immigrant teenagers at a juvenile detention facility near Staunton, Virginia, has prompted Gov. Ralph Northam to launch an investigation, hours after they were reported by the Associated Press. John Yang talks with… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 7:03 'Journalists are our lifeblood,' new Los Angeles Times owner says Patrick Soon-Shiong, a multi-billionaire surgeon, entrepreneur and part owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, finalized his ownership of the Los Angeles Times this week. Judy Woodruff talks with him about how his upbringing in apartheid South Africa drove his love… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch 3:44 Jackson Bird gets to be the transgender role model he needed as a kid Jackson Bird came out as a transgender man at 25. Growing up without any role models, he felt as if he were alone in the world. Now he makes YouTube videos and hosts the podcast "Transmission" to help everyone better… Continue watching
Jun 21 Pentagon agrees to provide housing for 20,000 detained migrant children By Robert Burns, Associated Press A defense official says the Pentagon has agreed to provide housing on military bases for up to 20,000 migrant children detained after illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Jun 21 Justice Department asks federal judge to remove 20-day detention limit on immigrant families By Nomaan Merchant, Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press The Department of Justice asked a federal judge to change the rules regarding the detention of immigrant families who enter the country illegally, seeking permission to detain them for longer than 20 days in an effort to keep children with… Continue reading
Jun 21 Koko, gorilla who communicated with sign language and raised kittens, dies at 46 By Associated Press Koko's capacity for language and empathy opened the minds and hearts of millions of people, the Gorilla Foundation said. Continue reading
Jun 21 Immigrant children allege abuse at Virginia detention center By Michael Biesecker, Jake Pearson, Garance Burke, Associated Press Multiple detainees say guards at the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center near Staunton, Virginia, stripped them of their clothes and strapped them to chairs with bags placed over their heads. Continue reading
Jun 21 Supreme Court says states can collect online sales tax By Associated Press The 5-4 ruling Thursday is a win for states, who said they were losing out on billions of dollars annually under two decades-old Supreme Court decisions that impacted online sales tax collection. Continue reading