Jul 10 Watch 8:18 Afghan war veteran Jason Kander discusses coping with post-traumatic stress By Geoff Bennett, Claire Mufson Afghan war veteran Jason Kander was once a rising star in the Democratic Party until post-traumatic stress changed the direction of his life, which he explores in his new memoir, “Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD.” Kander,… Continue watching
Jul 10 Biden considers declaring a health emergency for abortion access By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press The president, in remarks to reporters during a stop on a bike ride near his family's Delaware beach house, said he lacks the power to force the dozen-plus states with strict restrictions or outright bans on abortion to allow the… Continue reading
Jul 10 Jan. 6 committee to focus on Trump as Bannon indicates he will testify By Farnoush Amiri, Hope Yen, Associated Press A lawyer for former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, who faces criminal charges after months of defying a congressional subpoena, told the committee over the weekend that Bannon may now be willing to testify, according to committee members. Continue reading
Jul 10 Biden struggling to transition Middle Eastern policy after Trump By Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Biden is set to visit Israel and Saudi Arabia this coming week. As a candidate, Biden condemned the Trump administration’s policy on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Continue reading
Jul 10 Blinken says Southeast Asian nations have ‘obligation’ to hold Myanmar accountable By Matthew Lee, Associated Press As Blinken lamented the lack of any progress in Myanmar he also moved to strengthen U.S. ties with key regional ally Thailand. It's part of efforts to counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 3:58 News Wrap: Sri Lanka’s president, prime minister agree to resign amid political turmoil In our news wrap Saturday, Sri Lanka's president and prime minister will resign after widespread protests in Colombo over the country's economic collapse, investigators in Japan say the man suspected of killing Shinzo Abe believed the former prime minister was… Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch 5:45 How women are navigating rapidly changing rules after Roe reversal States across the country are struggling to determine whether and how to provide the most vulnerable access to abortion through Medicaid. Alina Salganicoff, senior vice president at the Kaiser Family Foundation, and Marsha Jones of The Afiya Center, a reproductive… Continue watching
Jul 09 How a crowded Republican field could help Trump in 2024 election By Jill Colvin, Associated Press With a growing list of candidates gearing up to run, even a Trump diminished by two impeachments and mounting legal vulnerabilities could hold a commanding position in a fractured, multi-candidate primary. Continue reading
Jul 09 U.S. advises China its support for Russia complicates relations By Matthew Lee, Associated Press In five hours of talks in their first-to-face meeting since October, Blinken said he expressed deep concern about China’s stance on Russia’s actions in Ukraine and did not believe Beijing’s protestations that it is neutral in the conflict. Continue reading
Jul 08 Inflation, personal expenses rise sharply as election priorities, poll suggests By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows an upheaval in priorities just months before critical midterm elections. Continue reading