Nov 08 Watch 9:24 Reproductive rights drive wins for Democrats, leaving clues for future elections By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman Democrats have much to celebrate after securing key victories Tuesday on election night. Abortion access was a driving issue for the party and helped turn out voters for the Democratic ticket, which sets the party up with a plan of… Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch 5:18 News Wrap: House Republicans issue subpoenas to Biden's son, brother In our news wrap Wednesday, Republicans on the House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas to President Biden's son and brother, Ivanka Trump testified about her father's financial statements, Republicans are holding their third presidential debate, the only Palestinian American in Congress… Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch 4:51 Why school board elections are garnering national attention By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris School board elections have become a new battleground in American politics, with typically non-partisan races becoming increasingly polarized and garnering national attention. That was true in this week's election among a few closely watched counties. Julie Marsh, a professor of… Continue watching
Nov 08 U.S. launches airstrike on site in Syria in response to attacks by Iranian-backed militias By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press This is the second time in less than two weeks that the U.S. has bombed facilities used by the militant groups, many operating under the umbrella of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq. Continue reading
Nov 08 Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses 'insurrection clause' challenge and allows Trump on 2024 ballot By Steve Karnowski, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit citing the Civil War-era provision that sought to prevent Trump from running for the White House again. He is currently dominating the GOP presidential primary. Continue reading
Nov 08 Massachusetts to begin denying shelter beds to homeless families, putting names on a waitlist By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press The number of homeless families seeking emergency shelter in Massachusetts is nearing a 7,500-family threshold, past which Democratic Gov. Maura Healey says the state can no longer guarantee shelter. Continue reading
Nov 08 What to watch for during the 3rd GOP presidential debate By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The group is the smallest to date, but it's unclear whether the increased airtime Wednesday for the shrinking group will change the fundamentals of the 2024 nomination fight. Continue reading
Nov 08 Here's how to watch the 3rd GOP presidential debate By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The two-hour debate will start at 8 p.m. Eastern in Miami on Wednesday. It's being moderated by NBC's Lester Holt and Kristen Welker, as well as nationally syndicated Salem Radio Network talk show host Hugh Hewitt. Continue reading
Nov 08 House Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden as impeachment inquiry ramps back up By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Wednesday's subpoenas are the most aggressive step yet by Republicans in an impeachment inquiry bitterly opposed by Democrats that's testing the reach of congressional oversight powers. Continue reading
Nov 08 Fossil fuel interests have large, yet often murky, presence at climate talks, AP analysis finds By Seth Borenstein, Mary Katherine Wildeman, Associated Press Close to 400 people connected to fossil fuel industries in some way or another attended last year's United Nations' climate talks in Egypt. Continue reading