Sep 28 Watch 6:51 The logistical nightmare of getting backlogged aid into Puerto Rico By PBS News Hour Across Puerto Rico, many residents still desperately need food, fuel and water. Meanwhile, thousands of cargo containers filled with supplies sit on the docks, unable to get inland. John Yang reports on how the Trump administration is taking steps to… Continue watching
Sep 28 Wray installed as FBI director, replacing fired Comey By Associated Press The former high-ranking Justice Department official replaces James Comey, who was fired in May by President Donald Trump after fewer than four years on the job. Continue reading
Sep 28 Trump, Ryan clear the way for government aid to Puerto Rico By Catherine Lucey and Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Trump waived federal restrictions on foreign ships delivering cargo. And House Speaker Paul Ryan said the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster relief account will get a $6.7 billion boost by the end of the week. Continue reading
Sep 27 Watch 10:01 Hurricane relief isn’t reaching remote areas of Puerto Rico By Travis Daub As Puerto Rico reels a week after Hurricane Maria, much of the aid that has reached the island has not made it beyond San Juan. President Trump defended his administration’s response while basic necessities remain scant John Yang speaks with… Continue watching
Sep 27 Trump administration defends new refugee cap of 45,000 in coming year By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Lowering the cap reflects President Donald Trump's opposition to accepting refugees and other immigrants into the U.S., an approach that has already driven down refugee admissions. Continue reading
Sep 27 Baltimore Ravens’ national anthem singer resigns, citing attacks on NFL player protests By Michael Boulter Joey Odoms, who took the job in 2014, announced his retirement in an Instagram post, saying, “The tone/actions of a large number of NFL fans in the midst of our country’s cultural crisis, have convinced me that I do not… Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch 5:43 College basketball bribery scandal could ensnare dozens of universities By PBS News Hour College basketball is embroiled in yet another scandal. Ten people, including NCAA assistant coaches, an agent and a top executive at Adidas, have been charged with bribery involving thousands of dollars used to influence student athletes. Dan Wetzel of Yahoo… Continue watching
Sep 26 Watch 14:49 Is the government doing enough to help Puerto Rico? By PBS News Hour Conditions are dire for more than 3 million Americans struggling to get water, food and electricity after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico. P.J. Tobia reports on the pressure President Trump has faced to send more aid, then Judy Woodruff speaks… Continue watching
Sep 26 Federal government to pay for all debris removal from Virgin Islands in wake of Hurricane Maria By Associated Press U.S. states and territories typically cover 25 percent of the costs, with the federal government paying the remaining 75 percent. Continue reading
Sep 26 WATCH: Despite long recovery ahead, this Puerto Rico aid worker says ‘we are resilient’ By Lora Strum No cell phone service. No gas. No power. Little to no water — this is Puerto Rico seven days after Hurricane Maria hit the U.S. territory. When the storm hit as a category 4 hurricane last week, it was one… Continue reading