Jul 11 Trump to visit Texas where floods have killed at least 120 people By Associated Press The president is expected to do an aerial tour of some of the hard-hit areas, a relatively common practice that allows presidents to visit disaster sites and hopefully ease logistical burdens for authorities on the ground. Continue reading
Jul 10 As many as 200 homes damaged as officials survey aftermath of deadly New Mexico flood By Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan, Roberto E. Rosales, Associated Press Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was among the officials who took an aerial tour of Ruidoso and the surrounding area as they looked to bolster their case for more federal assistance for the community, which has been battered over the past… Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 6:12 Plans for a flood warning system fell apart in Kerr County, leaving it vulnerable By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris The search for bodies continued nearly a week after deadly flooding in Texas. With 121 people confirmed dead and at least 161 still missing, officials there are facing scrutiny. The National Weather Service issued several watches and warnings before midnight… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 7:10 News Wrap: Federal judge blocks Trump order to end birthright citizenship In our news wrap Thursday, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, an overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine lasted nearly ten hours and the Secret Service reportedly… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 5:39 Measles cases surge to highest levels in over 30 years, CDC data shows By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins, Jenna Bloom CDC data shows 2025 is now the worst year for measles cases in this country in more than three decades. More than 150 people have been hospitalized due to the growing outbreak and three have died, including two unvaccinated children… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 7:01 Federal workers union says it will continue to fight firings after Supreme Court ruling By Lisa Desjardins, Ian Couzens The Supreme Court gave the Trump administration the green light to reorganize agencies and begin the process of mass firings of federal workers. The reductions in force had been on hold for months, but tens of thousands of employees at… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 8:55 Agencies accused of rushing adoptions before mothers can change their minds By Julia Lurie As more states limit or ban access to abortion, some are beginning to push adoption as an alternative for women facing unplanned pregnancies. But when do laws go from accommodating to exploitative? From the Center for Investigative Reporting, Julia Lurie… Continue watching
Jul 10 Man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump wants to represent himself in Florida case By David Fischer, Associated Press Routh is scheduled to stand trial in September, a year after prosecutors say a Secret Service agent thwarted his attempt to shoot Trump as he played golf. Continue reading
Jul 10 100 years after a man was convicted for teaching evolution, debate over religion in schools continues By Holly Meyer, Associated Press The 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial” in Tennessee, where a teacher was prosecuted for teaching evolution, continues to influence debates on religion in public schools. Continue reading
Jul 10 Amanda Anisimova will play in her first Grand Slam final after upsetting No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press In Saturday's final, Anisimova will face Iga Swiatek, who is a five-time major champion. Continue reading