Sep 25 Watch 12:20 In Michigan, an effort to take politics out of redistricting By Christopher Booker, Sam Weber In a gerrymandered state, it's not unusual to see towns carved in half and shared school districts split into different political districts. This is by no means accidental — the redistricting process has long been conducted behind closed doors, under… Continue watching
Sep 25 Leaders at UN face global concern over regional conflicts By Sally Ho, Associated Press In today’s world, few conflicts stay local. There’s India’s fight over the Kashmir region with bitter rival Pakistan, Haiti’s inner turmoil spilling into a migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border and questions about the Ethiopian government’s role in reported starvation… Continue reading
Sep 25 EXPLAINER: As Arizona election ‘audit’ ends, new ones begin By Marc Levy, Associated Press The most closely watched attempt by Republicans to examine the 2020 presidential election in a battleground state lost by former President Donald Trump is coming to an embarrassing end in Arizona, but their efforts are cranking up elsewhere. Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: Australia prime minister touts global alliances at U.N. General Assembly By Associated Press A recent announcement was made that the U.S., as part of a new alliance with Britain and Australia, would equip Australia with nuclear-powered submarines -- killing a deal that Australia had with France to buy diesel-powered subs. Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: Pakistan prime minister says world must strengthen Taliban government instead of isolating it By Associated Press Imran Khan told the annual United Nations General Assembly that the only way to stabilize Afghanistan is to support the Taliban government and hold it accountable. Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: New Zealand prime minister calls COVID the ‘ultimate disrupter’ By Associated Press Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave a pre-recorded speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday -- opting not to travel to the United States amid the pandemic. Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: Japan prime minister calls Olympics ‘symbol of global unity’ at U.N. General Assembly By Associated Press At a U.N. General Assembly meeting packed with global gloom, Japan's outgoing leader highlighted what he cast as a moment of inspiration: the Tokyo Olympics, controversially held in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: South Sudan addresses the U.N. General Assembly By Associated Press Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior, one of five vice presidents of South Sudan, and the country's first woman to hold the position, spoke to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday. Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: Palestinian president issues ultimatum to Israel in UNGA address By Associated Press He called on Israel to end its occupation of territories the Palestinians want for a future state within one year, threatening to reconsider recognition of Israel within its internationally-recognised borders if it fails to do so. Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch 3:15 Biden again urges Congress to pass infrastructure, reconciliation bills amid stalemate By PBS NewsHour The fate of the bipartisan infrastructure bill and a $3.5 trillion spending package is at risk amid Democratic infighting. On Friday, Biden acknowledged concerns, but urged Congress to pass both bills. Amna Nawaz begins our report, and joins Judy Woodruff… Continue watching