Dec 12 Watch 8:06 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden's reelection hopes and Sinema's party switch NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including what the White House called a 'very good week' for President Biden's reelection hopes and a… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch 6:28 New film 'Devotion' highlights an improbable friendship during Korean War By Mike Cerre A recently-released film provides a new reference point for the term wingmen. "Devotion" is the true story of two naval aviators’ loyalty and heroism during the often overlooked Korean War. Special correspondent Mike Cerre reports on the pilots’ bond and… Continue watching
Dec 12 Congress prepares resolution for one week of funding to avoid government shutdown By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Congress will likely have to fund the government for one week to avoid a partial government shutdown. Continue reading
Dec 12 WATCH: Joe and Jill Biden package gifts at Toys for Tots event By Associated Press President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden helped pack presents for children and encouraged holiday cheer as the White House marked the 75th anniversary of Toys for Tots at an event hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Continue reading
Dec 12 Fallout from racism scandal keeps shaking LA City Council By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Two months after being entangled in a racism scandal that shook public trust in Los Angeles government, disgraced City Councilman Kevin de Leon has refused calls to resign and is trying to rehabilitate his reputation. Continue reading
Dec 12 BLM foundation starts student debt fund as federal loan program delayed By Aaron Morrison, Associated Press The foundation said it set aside $500,000 for the fund and plans to award more than 500 recipients with relief payments ranging from $750 to $4,500. Continue reading
Dec 12 Richmond removes final public Confederate statue By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press The city removed its other Confederate monuments amid the racial justice protests that followed the killing of George Floyd in 2020. Continue reading
Dec 12 Karen Bass sworn in as Los Angeles mayor, vows to address homelessness By Michael R. Blood, Christopher Weber, Associated Press The former congresswoman and state Assembly speaker formally takes charge Monday amid a homeless crisis and rising crime. City Hall also has been shaken by racism and corruption scandals. Continue reading
Dec 12 2nd Capitol riot sedition trial involving Oath Keepers begins By Michael Kunzelman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Opening statements are expected Monday in the second seditious conspiracy trial against members of the far-right Oath Keepers group charged in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021. Continue reading
Dec 11 Arizona's governor stacks shipping containers on Mexico border at the end of his term By Anita Snow, Ross D. Franklin, Associated Press Work crews have steadily erected hundreds of double-stacked shipping containers topped by razor wire along Arizona’s remote eastern boundary with Mexico in a bold show of border enforcement by Republican Gov. Doug Ducey even as he prepares to leave office. Continue reading