Jul 07 Texas governor authorizes state forces to return migrants to border By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Abbott on Thursday authorized state forces to apprehend migrants and return them to the U.S.-Mexico border, pushing the boundaries of their enforcement powers and the Republican's escalating efforts to curb the rising number of crossings. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 8:42 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to step down after a string of scandals By Amna Nawaz, Shoshana Dubnow Barely one day after striking a defiant tone, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his nation Thursday he would resign his post later in the summer and stand down now as head of his party. It marks the beginning of… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 5:18 News Wrap: American WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug possession in Russia In our news wrap Thursday, American WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in a Russian court to drug possession, Ukraine raised its national flag on Snake Island, Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 21 years in prison on federal charges, U.S. Continue watching
Jul 07 From Brexit to Partygate, a timeline of Boris Johnson’s career By Associated Press He was the mayor who basked in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to a thumping election victory on the back of his promise to “get Brexit done.”… Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 8:19 White House COVID coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha on the rise in new variants With vaccinations, boosters and drugs, COVID has become a far less deadly risk for most Americans than earlier in the pandemic. But COVID still presents numerous problems, particularly for some of the most vulnerable people, with an average of more… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 6:35 The case against the suspected Highland Park gunman As the Highland Park community mourns after the July Fourth shooting, there are many questions about the gunman. Illinois has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, but that didn’t stop the suspect from obtaining high-caliber firearms. Lake… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 6:40 Biden faces pressure to end abortion ban within the Department of Veterans Affairs In a post-Roe America, Democrats are increasingly turning to the White House for solutions and urging President Biden to use executive action to protect and expand abortion access. While Biden's power is limited, a group of veterans argues he could… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 10:28 Henry Kissinger reflects on leadership, global crises and the state of U.S. politics By Judy Woodruff, Ali Rogin, Cybele Mayes-Osterman Between the war in Ukraine and tensions with China, President Biden's handling of foreign policy issues is being put to the test. In former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's new book, "Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy," he examines how… Continue watching
Jul 07 Sacha Baron Cohen defeats $95 million defamation suit filed by Roy Moore By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Cohen defeated a $95 million defamation lawsuit by former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore, who said he was tricked into an humiliating television appearance that lampooned sexual misconduct accusations against him. Continue reading
Jul 07 EU Parliament condemns U.S. abortion ruling, calls for human rights safeguards By Raf Cassert, Associated Press In a 324-155 vote with 38 abstentions, European Parliament lawmakers adopted a resolution Thursday condemning the end of constitutional protections for abortion in the United States. Continue reading