Jun 19 What federal emergency fund cuts could mean for states dealing with disasters By Sarah Breitenbach, Stateline As the country faces an increasing number of billion-dollar disasters, federal officials are considering scaling back that spending, aiming to save taxpayer money and encourage states to prepare for disasters with their own resources. Continue reading
Jun 19 Justices say law on offensive trademarks is unconstitutional By Sam Hananel, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday struck down part of a law that bans offensive trademarks in a ruling that is expected to help the Washington Redskins in their legal fight over the team name. The justices ruled that… Continue reading
Jun 19 Supreme Court could decide if gerrymandering can be too political By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices could say as early as Monday whether they will intervene. Continue reading
Jun 18 At first meeting of Trump's opioid commission, health advocates plead for Medicaid spending By Lev Facher, STAT Health advocates on Friday used the first meeting of President Trump’s commission on the opioid crisis to criticize a bill that would slash future Medicaid spending and deregulate the health insurance market, arguing that the legislation would undermine whatever progress… Continue reading
Jun 18 Trump attorney says president not under investigation By Catherine Lucey and Hope Yen, Associated Press A member of the president's outside legal team said Sunday that Donald Trump is not under federal investigation, days after Trump appeared to confirm he was. Continue reading
Jun 18 Trump tweets his frustration with Russia investigation By Associated Press President Donald Trump is beginning his day with a stream of tweets defending his record and lashing out at the investigation into Russian interference in the election. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 4:29 Labor violations force truckers into life of servitude By PBS News Hour An investigative report released Friday by USA Today exposes a truck driving industry rife with labor violations, forcing truckers into working conditions akin to indentured servitude. Brett Murphy, the article’s author, joins Hari Sreenivasan from Naples, Florida, to discuss the… Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 1:52 Cosby 'not out of the woods' after mistrial By PBS News Hour The Pennsylvania judge in the Bill Cosby sexual assault trial declared a mistrial Saturday after the jury could not reach a unanimous decision. Washington Post reporter Manuel Roig-Franzia joins Hari Sreenivasan from Philadelphia to discuss the six days of deadlocked… Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 8:52 Alabama residents left with one insurance option under ACA By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo The Affordable Care Act mandated that all Americans obtain health insurance and created marketplaces, also known as exchanges, to facilitate coverage for the uninsured. But now, enrollees in five states, including Alabama, have only one option for insurance. PBS NewsHour… Continue watching
Jun 17 Lead detected in 20 percent of baby food samples By Lydia Zuraw, Kaiser Health News A new report suggests baby food could contain increased levels of lead. Continue reading