Sep 09 Watch 4:07 United Kingdom enters national mourning period following death of Queen Elizabeth II By Willem Marx, Tommy Walters, Lizz Bolaji Britain awoke to its first day in 70 years with a new monarch as King Charles III returned to London from the side of his mother's deathbed in Scotland. The mourning period that began with the passing of Queen Elizabeth… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 6:10 King Charles III faces many challenges as he takes throne By Malcolm Brabant, Morgan Till King Charles III's ascension to the throne heralds a new chapter in the lengthy and turbulent history of the British monarchy. His reign starts amid high inflation, war in Europe, an energy supply problem and a new prime minister. Malcolm… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 4:44 News Wrap: Memphis mass shooting suspect jailed, U.N. renews call for Pakistan aid In our news wrap Friday: The Memphis mass shooting suspect will remain jailed on first-degree murder charges as investigators try to piece together a motive, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un insists his regime will never give up its nuclear… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 6:32 A look at Governors' races that could bring about major shifts in state policies By Geoff Bennett This midterm cycle there are high stakes in campaigns for governors' mansions and the winners will impact everything from state elections to reproductive rights. Republicans have dominated the gubernatorial landscape but there are 36 races that could change the breakdown. Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 6:19 Americans with disabilities fight for access as states enforce restrictive voting laws Americans with disabilities say state efforts to tighten voting laws are making it harder for eligible voters like them to cast their ballots. The debate recently played out in Wisconsin after voters there sued, prompting a federal judge to order… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 13:21 Capehart and Gerson on Queen Elizabeth's political impact and new polls ahead of midterms Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Post opinion columnist Michael Gerson join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including Queen Elizabeth's impact on the American political landscape and a look at new polls that paint a… Continue watching
Sep 09 What will King Charles' ascension mean for the Britain's overseas territories? By James McBride, Council on Foreign Relations The succession from Queen Elizabeth II to Charles could accelerate anti-monarchy movements in countries where the Crown is still head of state. Continue reading
Sep 09 2 decades after 9/11, the men accused of orchestrating the attacks still await trial By Larry Neumeister, Jennifer Peltz, Carrie Antlfinger, Associated Press As the 21st anniversary of the terror attacks approaches Sunday, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other men accused of 9/11-related crimes continue to sit in a U.S. detention center in Guantanamo Bay. Continue reading
Sep 09 What polling does — and doesn't — tell us By Laura Santhanam At their best, polls can empower the broader public to help influence crucial decisions. But it is important to recognize the limitations, in addition to the strengths. Here's a guide. Continue reading
Sep 09 Voters in Michigan will decide whether to protect abortion this November By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Voters in Michigan will decide whether to amend the state constitution to include protections for abortion access this November following a contentious battle over including two petition-driven proposals on the ballot. What is often an ordinary administrative process resulted in… Continue reading