Apr 21 Dave Chappelle on the importance of comedy and journalism By Amna Nawaz Comedian Dave Chappelle sits down with Amna Nawaz in Yellow Springs, Ohio, for a wide-ranging discussion on his concerns around free speech, the importance of local journalism and why he doesn’t regret his controversial decision to perform last year in… Continue reading
Apr 21 Live Results: Virginia approves redistricting plan in special election Virginia voters approved a mid-decade redistricting plan Tuesday that could boost Democrats’ chances of winning four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections that will decide control of the closely divided Congress. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Kevin Warsh testifies in Senate Banking confirmation hearing for Fed chair By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve said Tuesday that he never promised the White House that he would cut interest rates, even as the president renewed his calls for the central bank to do so. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 6:10 News Wrap: Patel sues The Atlantic over story alleging excessive drinking and absences In our news wrap Monday, FBI Director Kash Patel filed a lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine over a story alleging "excessive drinking and unexplained absences," Monday marked the first day businesses could submit refund requests for tariffs paid before they… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 5:52 Redistricting battle reaches Virginia as voters weigh new congressional map By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Kyle Midura In Virginia, voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a high-stakes ballot measure that could reshape the state’s congressional map and potentially shift the balance of power in Washington. Supporters say it’s a necessary response to aggressive Republican-led… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 7:46 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on partisan redistricting and the midterms By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaving her post, partisan redistricting and the midterms and Democratic fundraising advantages. Continue watching
Apr 20 Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out as labor secretary, White House says By Associated Press Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave her post in recent months. Continue reading
Apr 20 Four U.N. secretary-general candidates audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016 By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Chile’s former President Michelle Bachelet — one of two women and one of three from Latin America — will be the first to face ambassadors from the U.N.’s 193 member nations during a three-hour question-and-answer session Tuesday. Continue reading
Apr 20 Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after U.S. officials die assisting in operation in Chihuahua By Megan Janetsky, María Verza, Associated Press Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend. Continue reading
Apr 20 AP sources: Witnesses subpoenaed to testify before D.C. grand jury in John Brennan investigation By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department has subpoenaed several witnesses to testify before a federal grand jury in Washington as part of its investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan. Continue reading