Aug 20 Quebec's premier says Canada-U.S. trade talks are 'far from over' By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Premier Christine Fréchette demanded more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney before deciding whether an emerging agreement adequately protects Quebec’s dairy and forestry sectors. Continue reading
Aug 20 ICE and Iran worked together to deport Iranians from U.S., newly released emails show By Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press Hundreds of emails exchanged between U.S. immigration officials, which were obtained by the National Iranian American Council and made public Tuesday, offer the most transparent play by play yet of how the two countries worked together to arrange for more… Continue reading
Aug 20 Missouri court allows new Trump-backed U.S. House districts to be used in November election By David A. Lieb, Associated Press The ruling Wednesday by Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green is a victory for Republicans seeking to hold onto their slim majority in the U.S. House. But the case is likely to end up in the state Supreme Court. Continue reading
Aug 20 Philadelphia, Boston or Denver? Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites By Mike Catalini, Associated Press The party didn't specify why Atlanta and Chicago, which was the site of the 2024 convention, were eliminated. Continue reading
Aug 20 U.S. sends 20 deportees to Liberia, part of 1,200 migrants the country will receive under new deal By Mark N. Mengonfia, Associated Press Under a series of often-secret agreements, the Trump administration has deported thousands of people to nearly two dozen countries that aren't their own, advocates say, with about 10 of them in Africa. Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 7:46 What the Florida and Alaska primary results mean for November By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz An upset win by a progressive candidate leads a host of headlines from Tuesday's primaries. In the Senate primary, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon trounced more moderate Democrat Alex Vindman, even though he spent far more money. In Alaska, Democrat… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 5:56 What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig President Trump has tapped one of his top White House health policy aides, Dr. Heidi Overton, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton has been a strong supporter of the president’s health agenda, including efforts to overhaul the childhood… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 8:37 Trump's tough treatment of allies has a 'net positive,' Rebeccah Heinrichs says By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn On Wednesday, President Trump reiterated how good his relationship is with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. The president also spoke again of his displeasure with joint military exercises the U.S. is conducting with South Korea, which Trump already ordered… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 10:03 Historian's American road trip examines parallels between the Gilded Age and today By Judy Woodruff, Lorna Baldwin For her latest book, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage traveled across the country, exploring the people, places and turning points that have shaped America over its 250-year history. Judy Woodruff joined her for part of that journey, starting in Chicago. Continue watching
Aug 19 7 questions about the national debt hitting $40 trillion By Lisa Desjardins There is a lot to unpack about the national debt. Here's a starter guide to what's happening with the national debt right now. Continue reading