Apr 22 Senators seek data on Americans caught up in surveillance By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Several senators are asking the nation's top intelligence official to release more information about the communications of American citizens swept up in surveillance operations. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 7:47 After viral story on D.C. girls, understanding the real perils for missing children of color By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 2:55 Why your smartphone is irresistible (and why it's worth trying to resist) By PBS News Hour Many of us have psychological itches that need scratching, says Adam Alter. When he was a Ph.D. student, that compulsion took the form of an online slot machine game, which soothed his feelings of isolation. Today we seem to be… Continue watching
Apr 21 WATCH: Trump signs executive order to review Obama's tax and Wall Street rules By JOSH BOAK and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press President Trump signed an executive order to pave the way for the dismantling of some of the tax and financial regulations established by President Obama. Continue reading
Apr 21 Trump: Young immigrant 'dreamers' are not deportation targets By Julie Pace, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Friday that immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children will not be targets for deportation under his policies. Continue reading
Apr 21 House intel panel to hear from Comey, other top officials on Russia probe By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Top law enforcement and intelligence officials are expected to testify next week on Capitol Hill about Russian activities to influence the U.S. presidential election. The House intelligence committee said Friday that it had sent letters requesting FBI Director… Continue reading
Apr 21 DOJ sends a message to sanctuary cities: Comply with federal law or lose grant money By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press Earlier this week, Sessions accused sanctuary cities of undermining law enforcement efforts to fight transnational street gangs. Continue reading
Apr 21 Why these people are joining -- or skipping -- the March for Science By Nsikan Akpan, Andrew Wagner, Kristin Hugo, Julia Griffin We asked people across the country what they thought about the March for Science. Here’s what you told us. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 8:48 How politically polarized media is driving our alternative realities By PBS News Hour These days, where Americans get their news is as different as how they vote. Researchers have found that the proliferation of news sources on cable TV and the internet has upended the relationship between news outlets and their audiences. John… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 7:05 Former public defender explains why we need to go further on fighting mass incarceration By PBS News Hour Continue watching