Oct 12 Watch 3:50 U.S. reevaluates relationship with Saudi Arabia over cut in oil production By Nick Schifrin Relations between the White House and Saudi Arabia's ruling royal family are at a low point, and may be set to dive even lower. From President Biden's fighting words on the campaign trail to recent Saudi-led cuts in global oil… Continue watching
Oct 12 Watch 8:11 Lawmakers call for one-year block in arms sales to Saudi Arabia after oil production cut By Amna Nawaz Some U.S. lawmakers are reevaluating the relationship with Saudi Arabia after a cut in oil production that's pushing up gas prices. Representative Ro Khanna of California is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and is spearheading the House… Continue watching
Oct 12 Watch 6:53 Biden's student loan forgiveness plan faces challenge in federal court By Laura Barrón-López President Biden's executive order to cancel student debt is facing its most serious legal challenge to date. A federal judge in Missouri heard arguments from six states hoping to block the plan from taking effect. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López… Continue watching
Oct 12 Watch 9:26 Analyzing key midterm races that could decide control of the House By Lisa Desjardins With a month until the midterms, we're digging into races that could determine the balance of power in Congress. Republicans hoped for a wave of wins, but the end of Roe v. Wade and improvement in gas prices may help… Continue watching
Oct 12 Watch 12:13 Young voters on their hopes for the future and if politicians listen to their concerns By Judy Woodruff, Matt Loffman In the battleground state of Wisconsin, recent statewide elections have been decided by the narrowest of margins. Younger Americans traditionally show up to the polls at lower rates than older generations, but one recent study suggests youth could play a… Continue watching
Oct 12 California expands effort to eradicate illegal marijuana growing By Don Thompson, Associated Press California's four-year-old legal marijuana market is in disarray. Continue reading
Oct 12 Indiana Supreme Court still considering if state abortion ban violates state constitution By Tom Davies, Associated Press The Indiana Supreme Court has issued an order that prevents the state from enforcing a Republican-backed abortion ban while it considers whether the ban violates the state constitution. Continue reading
Oct 12 Lawsuit in Arizona says Utah firm and lawmaker helped Mormons hide abuse By Michael Rezendes, Jason Dearen, Associated Press Three children who were sexually abused by their father are accusing a Utah state legislator and a prominent Salt Lake City law firm of conspiring with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to cover up their abuse. Continue reading
Oct 12 Alex Jones ordered to pay $965 million to Sandy Hook families By Associated Press The verdict is the second big judgment against the Infowars host over his relentless promotion of the lie that the 2012 massacre never happened. Continue reading
Oct 12 California attorney general to investigate LA redistricting after councilmembers' racist remarks By Michael R. Blood, Brian Melley, Christopher Weber, Associated Press The announcement comes as three LA City Council members face calls to resign over a recording of them using racist language to mock colleagues while they schemed to protect Latino political strength in council districts. Continue reading