Aug 10 Watch 3:17 How pop culture and social media are changing how people talk By Judy Woodruff Judy Woodruff has been speaking to a host of experts about the country's 250th anniversary for her "In Pursuit of Happiness" podcast. That includes conversations about the roles satire, national parks and music have played in our history. The latest… Continue watching
Aug 10 Todd Blanche sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation battle By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press With the confirmation fight behind him, Blanche now faces the challenge of having to navigate the demands of a president who has made no secret his desire to use the law enforcement agency to target his political foes. Continue reading
Aug 10 WATCH: Trump signs executive order on childhood vaccine recommendations By Ali Swenson, Associated Press The order recommends separating the MMR vaccine into three different shots administered in separate visits, and directs the nation's health department to improve vaccine research, says a White House fact sheet. Continue reading
Aug 10 Ocasio-Cortez says she's freezing her eggs as she considers her political career By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The 36-year-old Ocasio-Cortez announced her decision on social media before explaining in an ABC "This Week" interview Sunday she has not ruled out running for president or for U.S. Senate. Continue reading
Aug 10 Washington grapples with a $1.4 billion National Guard deployment extension until 2029 By Gary Fields, Associated Press Residents and a new cadre of local officials see in it an unacceptable attempt by the federal government to restrict the heavily Democratic city's autonomy. Continue reading
Aug 10 Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf, who helped secure ballroom approval, will be his new White House counsel By Associated Press Democrats have vowed to pursue investigations into Trump and his administration if they are successful in November. Continue reading
Aug 10 WATCH: Joint Base Charleston renamed for Sen. Lindsey Graham By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The U.S. Air Force is renaming Joint Base Charleston in honor of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. Continue reading
Aug 10 Congressional Democrats to investigate efforts to deport U.S. military members and their families By Jack Brook, Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press The Pentagon declined to comment, stating it would "reply directly to the authors of the letter."… Continue reading
Aug 09 Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can't enforce the law without a chairperson By Savannah Peters, Associated Press Tribal gambling brought in a record $46 billion in 2025, nearly triple the annual casino revenue of gambling powerhouse Nevada. Continue reading
Aug 09 El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary By Will Weissert, Associated Press “I was grateful for his advice. It was very warm, very inviting, and I know that he knows the critical role that Michigan is going to play,” El-Sayed told NBC’s “Meet the Press."… Continue reading