Oct 08 Watch 6:53 News Wrap: Man accused of starting Pacific Palisades fire arrested In our news wrap Wednesday, officials charged a man with starting the fire that burned Pacific Palisades earlier this year, federal troops look poised to enter the city of Chicago as the rhetoric between President Trump and local officials heats… Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch 8:35 Wisconsin group defies trend by drawing more conservatives into bridge-building efforts By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman, Cali Steffenhagen As toxic polarization deepens, nonpartisan efforts to bridge divides have sprung up across the country, though they often attract more liberal-leaning participants. Judy Woodruff visited Walworth County, Wisconsin, to learn how one group has successfully engaged more conservatives. It’s part… Continue watching
Oct 08 National Guard troops are now outside Chicago and could be in Memphis soon By Erin Hooley, Christine Fernando, Associated Press Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has accused President Donald Trump of using troops as “political props” and “pawns,” and said he didn’t get a heads-up from Washington about their deployment. Continue reading
Oct 08 WATCH: Authorities arrest man accused of starting massive Pacific Palisades fire By Christopher Weber, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Federal officials and Los Angeles police earlier said they're planning to announce a "significant development" related to the criminal investigation into the fire later Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Oct 08 Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals reliant on immigrant workers By Sarah Raza, Associated Press Some groups are now seeking exemptions from the Trump administration for health care professionals and K-12 educators as experts warn the fee will prove insurmountable for rural communities lacking the resources to absorb the cost. Continue reading
Oct 08 Trump calls for jailing Illinois governor and Chicago mayor By Associated Press It wasn’t immediately clear what President Donald Trump was specifically objecting to with his post, but it was the latest example of his brazen calls for his opponents to be prosecuted or locked up, a break from longtime norms. Continue reading
Oct 07 Watch 5:25 What Supreme Court justices signaled in arguments over Colorado’s conversion therapy ban By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could strike down bans on so-called conversion therapy for children. Conversion therapy broadly refers to attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity and is banned in 23 states… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch 9:34 Trump considers $10 billion bailout for farmers as tariffs disrupt the market By Liz Landers, Karina Cuevas, Mary Fecteau, Jackson Hudgins President Trump is said to be preparing a bailout package of at least $10 billion that could provide relief to farmers facing the financial pain of tariffs on China. To discuss what this means for farmers and for the heartland,… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch 7:57 The complications and risks of relationships with AI chatbots By Stephanie Sy, Mary Fecteau, Jenna Bloom Artificial intelligence has revolutionized everything from health care to art. It's now filling voids in some personal lives as AI chatbots are becoming friends, therapists and even romantic partners. As this technology enters our lives in new ways, our relationship… Continue watching
Oct 07 Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts By Associated Press All profits will help public TV stations with licensing fees for popular programs that include "The Best of Joy of Painting" and "America's Test Kitchen."… Continue reading