Nov 13 U.S. and South Korea update deterrence plans over North Korean nuclear threat By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press Monday's move followed high-level military talks in Seoul, where the allies also discussed enhancing three-way defense exercises with Japan and improve information-sharing on North Korean missile launches. Continue reading
Nov 13 White House releases plan to grow radio spectrum access, with possible benefits for internet, drones By Associated Press The increasingly digitized and mobile economy has put pressure on the available range of frequencies used for wireless communication. The spectrum is also vital for national security and responding to disasters. Continue reading
Nov 13 $10 billion renewable energy project paused over concerns for Native American historic sites By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press In a letter to the Bureau of Land Management, the Tohono O'odham Nation says federal land managers allowed for bulldozers to begin clearing a stretch of the San Pedro Valley and demolishing at least one historic site. Continue reading
Nov 13 Watch 3:36 News Wrap: Trump Jr. returns to stand in civil fraud trial targeting family business In our news wrap Monday, Donald Trump Jr. testified again in the civil fraud trial targeting the family business, Sen. Tim Scott is the latest to leave the Republican presidential field, Russian state media issued and then withdrew alerts that… Continue watching
Nov 13 Watch 6:25 New Supreme Court ethics code 'does very little' to hold justices accountable, expert says By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens The nine Supreme Court justices handed down a surprise unanimous decision binding themselves to a new code of ethics. It comes after criticism over undisclosed perks for some of the justices. Amna Nawaz unpacked the court’s new rules with Kathleen… Continue watching
Nov 13 Watch 5:36 Trump's ramped-up rhetoric raises new concerns about violence and authoritarianism By Amna Nawaz, Saher Khan Former President Donald Trump attacked his political opponents in a speech over the weekend that historians say echoed authoritarian leaders. Amna Nawaz discussed concerns about the rhetoric and the future of democracy with New York University historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat. Continue watching
Nov 13 Watch 8:21 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on another government funding showdown, shrinking GOP field By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including another government funding showdown on Capitol Hill, the shrinking GOP presidential field and President Biden's critical… Continue watching
Nov 13 WATCH: Biden hails 'new era' of ties between U.S. and Indonesia By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden and Indonesian President Joko Widodo have formalized closer ties between their countries at the White House. Indonesia is the world's third largest democracy and a heavyweight player in Southeast Asia. Continue reading
Nov 13 Poland's new parliament choses a speaker, but the transition of power is delayed by president By Monika Scislowska, Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has offered his conservative government's resignation. The step was required as Poland's newly elected parliament met for the first time Monday. Continue reading
Nov 13 WATCH: Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza 'must be protected,' Biden says By Associated Press Shifa hospital has been without electricity and water for three days, and gunfire and bombings outside the compound have made the situation more difficult. Continue reading