Aug 28 Watch 4:38 Federal judge sets March trial date for Trump's federal election interference case By Geoff Bennett, Tess Conciatori March 4th, 2024, is the tentative date former President Donald Trump will face trial for federal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. It’s the result of a contentious hearing Monday where Trump’s attorneys sparred with… Continue watching
Aug 28 California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change their gender or pronouns By Amy Taxin, Associated Press, Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America The district is one of several in Southern California that have adopted similar policies. Bonta says it amounts to "forced outing" transgender students and violates their civil rights and the state constitution. Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch 9:54 Where issues of race and activism stand 60 years after March on Washington By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Saher Khan The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 was one of the most consequential racial justice and equality demonstrations in U.S. history and helped till the ground for passage of federal civil rights legislation. This weekend, thousands gathered… Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch 9:54 Tamara Keith and Errin Haines on Trump's trial date and who's seeing a post-debate bounce By Ali Schmitz NPR’s Tamara Keith and Errin Haines of The 19th News join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the date set for former President Trump's federal trial and his Republican opponents hoping for some new attention from voters… Continue watching
Aug 28 As labor movements spread nationwide, White House highlights how administration is helping unions By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Biden is counting on critical labor support as he campaigns for a second term in office, holding his first re-election campaign rally at a Pennsylvania union hall in June, declaring: "I'm proud to be the most pro-union president in American… Continue reading
Aug 28 Trump and 18 others charged in the Georgia 2020 election case are scheduled to be arraigned on Sept. 6 By Associated Press Fulton County court records on Monday show all 19 defendants have been scheduled for arraignment on Sept. 6, when they may enter pleas. Continue reading
Aug 28 Michigan Gov. Whitmer will call on Democrats to codify 'Obamacare' into state law By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will call on lawmakers to pass legislation proactively protecting key provisions in the Affordable Care Act during a speech Wednesday where she'll outline her legislative priorities for the second half of the year. Continue reading
Aug 28 Bidens drop by a D.C. middle school math class to welcome back students By Chris Megerian, Associated Press The Bidens went to Eliot-Hine Middle School, located east of the U.S. Capitol, to mark the District of Columbia's first day of school for the 2023-24 year. Continue reading
Aug 28 Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama's tax policies during the 2008 election, dies at 49 By John Seewer, Associated Press Samuel Wurzelbacher was thrust into the spotlight after questioning Barack Obama about his economic policies during the 2008 presidential campaign. Continue reading
Aug 28 WATCH: Biden meets with King's family on 60th anniversary of March on Washington, calls for action after shooting By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden called Monday for action to end the type of “hate-fueled violence” that authorities said motivated a white man to fatally shoot three Black people at a Florida store over the weekend. Biden said people must speak out… Continue reading