Aug 20 U.S. sends 20 deportees to Liberia, part of 1,200 migrants the country will receive under new deal By Mark N. Mengonfia, Associated Press Under a series of often-secret agreements, the Trump administration has deported thousands of people to nearly two dozen countries that aren't their own, advocates say, with about 10 of them in Africa. Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 7:46 What the Florida and Alaska primary results mean for November By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz An upset win by a progressive candidate leads a host of headlines from Tuesday's primaries. In the Senate primary, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon trounced more moderate Democrat Alex Vindman, even though he spent far more money. In Alaska, Democrat… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 5:56 What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig President Trump has tapped one of his top White House health policy aides, Dr. Heidi Overton, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton has been a strong supporter of the president’s health agenda, including efforts to overhaul the childhood… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 8:37 Trump's tough treatment of allies has a 'net positive,' Rebeccah Heinrichs says By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn On Wednesday, President Trump reiterated how good his relationship is with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. The president also spoke again of his displeasure with joint military exercises the U.S. is conducting with South Korea, which Trump already ordered… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 10:03 Historian's American road trip examines parallels between the Gilded Age and today By Judy Woodruff, Lorna Baldwin For her latest book, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage traveled across the country, exploring the people, places and turning points that have shaped America over its 250-year history. Judy Woodruff joined her for part of that journey, starting in Chicago. Continue watching
Aug 19 7 questions about the national debt hitting $40 trillion By Lisa Desjardins There is a lot to unpack about the national debt. Here's a starter guide to what's happening with the national debt right now. Continue reading
Aug 19 What to know about the fake election poll numbers shared and retracted by a mysterious company By Steve Peoples, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Ken Sweet, Associated Press Locked in a competitive reelection race, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared on social media last week that a new poll was evidence that her campaign was “gaining momentum.”… Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: Trump talks about North Korea, interest rates while hosting cryptocurrency leaders at the White House By Associated Press President Donald Trump held court on Wednesday with several cryptocurrency and finance leaders for an event on digital assets. Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: Trump previews new White House helipad By Will Weissert, Collin Binkley, Associated Press At times, the president sounded almost like a construction manager, singing the praises of granite over asphalt in painstaking detail and noting for reporters he brought out for the show that the stone could withstand 35,000 pounds per square inch… Continue reading
Aug 19 Trump picks White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA By Ali Swenson, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Overton is a medical doctor and deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council who has worked on several of President Donald Trump's second-term health initiatives. Continue reading