Nov 04 Watch 8:06 Supreme Court hears case challenging who can adopt Indigenous children By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas, Lena I. Jackson As the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the Indigenous Child Welfare Act, many Native Americans anxiously await the outcome. The law governs the removal of Native American children from their homes and where they are subsequently placed. It's an… Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch 15:01 Brooks and Capehart on factors that could determine outcome of the midterms New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the final hours of the midterm campaign and the factors that could determine the outcome. Continue watching
Nov 04 U.S. sanctions Haitian politicians on drug trafficking claims By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Two Haitian politicians are facing U.S. sanctions over allegations they abused their positions to traffic drugs in collaboration with gang networks and directed others to engage in violence. Continue reading
Nov 04 Why Arabic ballots are now being offered in Michigan and what this means for voter access in the U.S. By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Three days before the inauguration of President Trump, Nada Al-Hanooti’s mother, who was born in a Syrian refugee camp and speaks very little English, was able to take and pass the U.S. citizenship test. Although she was able to naturalize… Continue reading
Nov 04 On the witness stand, Oath Keepers leader offers his version of 2020 events By Michael Kunzelman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes told jurors he is a patriotic American as he took the witness stand to defend himself against charges in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Nov 04 Top G-7 diplomats back Ukraine support, express suspicion of China By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Top diplomats from the world's major industrialized democracies have rallied support for Ukraine in its resistance to Russia's invasion. They expressed "unwavering commitment" for Ukraine's defense and were suspicious of China's increasing assertiveness. Continue reading
Nov 04 The Supreme Court is more diverse than ever, the lawyers who argue before it less so By Mark Sherman, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court looks more like America than it ever has. The lawyers who argue at the nation's highest court? Not so much. Continue reading
Nov 04 U.S. to send $400 million more military aid to Ukraine By Tara Copp, Associated Press The new command post, announced Friday, signals a more permanent, long-term program to continue to aid Kyiv in its fight against Russia. In total the U.S. has provided to Ukraine more than $18 billion since Russia invaded Feb. 24. Continue reading
Nov 04 Jury finds Trump ally Tom Barrack not guilty of foreign agent charges By Tom Hays, Associated Press A Donald Trump loyalist has been acquitted at a federal trial in which he was accused of using his access to the former president to secretly promote the interests of the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: Biden touts semiconductor technology policy in California amid tight midterm race By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Associated Press Biden was joined by Rep. Mike Levin for the visit to Viasat, as the president highlighted his CHIPS and Science Act and the work his administration has done for military veterans. Continue reading