Mar 17 Watch 10:55 Brooks and Capehart on the turmoil in the banking sector By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including turmoil in the banking sector, a flare-up in U.S.-Russian tensions and where we stand three years after… Continue watching
Mar 17 Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in tax case By Steve Karnowski, Trisha Ahmed, Associated Press Chauvin and his now ex-wife were charged with multiple counts of underreporting their income and failing to file tax returns. His ex-wife pleaded guilty earlier to two counts. Continue reading
Mar 17 States, federal government want Supreme Court to end Navajo fight for Colorado River water By Michael Phillis, Associated Press The tribe says the federal government broke its treaty promise to provide a sufficient water supply for the tribe and that it should come up with a plan to do so. Continue reading
Mar 17 March Madness is underway. How to watch and what to look out for By Associated Press The NCAA Tournament has begun with a full slate of weekend games as teams set their sites on winning the national championship in men's basketball. Continue reading
Mar 17 California to remake San Quentin prison, new focus on rehabilitation By Janie Har, Associated Press, Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to transform San Quentin State Prison, a facility in the San Francisco Bay Area known for maintaining the highest number of prisoners on death row in the country. Continue reading
Mar 17 7 deputies face murder charges in death of Black Virginian Irvo Otieno By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Attorneys for the family of a Black Virginia man who died in law enforcement custody say video of the incident shows seven sheriff's deputies pushing down "every part of his body" with "absolute brutality."… Continue reading
Mar 17 4 things to know about regulating ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Experts say the move to reduce exposure to these “forever chemicals" would bolster public health across the nation. Continue reading
Mar 17 EPA orders states not to block waste shipments from Ohio derailment By John Seewer, Associated Press A handful of political leaders and states have sought to block shipments from East Palestine. Continue reading
Mar 17 Ford recalls 1.5M vehicles to fix windshield wiper arms, leaky brake hoses By Associated Press Owners who are experiencing problems should call their dealer, Ford says. There are some parts already available for repairs. The company says only about 2% of the vehicles will have brake hose leaks. Continue reading
Mar 17 Parent of Silicon Valley Bank files for bankruptcy protection By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press SVB Financial Group is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. SVB Financial Group is no longer affiliated with Silicon Valley Bank or the bank’s private banking and wealth management business, SVB Private. Continue reading