Jul 14 What it means when federal authorities say vehicles are 'weaponized' By Associated Press The term weaponized vehicle has become commonplace at news conferences and in statements released by federal officials during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Continue reading
Jul 14 Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'dangerous and uncharted' threat to press freedom By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press Media advocates have reacted with alarm to subpoenas issued to five New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the new Air Force One. Continue reading
Jul 14 Many questions remain after an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a Maine driver By Patrick Whittle, Leah Willingham, Jack Brook, Associated Press Immigrant rights groups are demanding answers and planning more protests Tuesday over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's fatal shooting of a Maine driver. Continue reading
Jul 14 DHS says ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety' By Patrick Whittle, Leah Willingham, Jack Brook, Associated Press A witness says he heard driver say, "I tried to stop."… Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 6:21 News Wrap: Judge says Trump's lawsuit against IRS filed for 'improper purpose' In our news wrap Monday, a federal judge ruled that President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS was filed for an "improper purpose," Maine lawmakers are calling for an investigation after ICE agents shot and killed a motorist, Ukraine is joining… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 7:32 Nolan Wells' family presses for transparent investigation into his death By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant Family members are pressing for answers about the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. He disappeared during a Fourth of July trip with three high school friends to an island off Mississippi's Gulf Coast. Wells, who is Black, was the only… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 7:34 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Lindsey Graham's passing By Alexa Gold NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including what the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham means for South Carolina and the Senate, Sen. Mitch… Continue watching
Jul 13 Trump reduces the size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management By Matthew Brown, Savannah Peters, Associated Press The move to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments unravels protections established by former presidents for areas with unique archaeological and historical features. Continue reading
Jul 13 How local innovations are fueling Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools By Savannah Peters, Associated Press The U.S. agency that oversees dozens of schools serving Native Americans is reporting more on-time high school graduations than ever. Continue reading
Jul 13 No relief from the heat as many U.S. cities will see record overnight temperatures By John Seewer, Associated Press Another round of sweltering heat is in store for much of the U.S. this week. Continue reading