Feb 21 Watch 7:08 Revisiting the Watergate scandal with an 'enormous number' of new revelations It will be 50 years this summer since Watergate, when five burglars broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters and set off a series of investigations that led to the resignation of then-President Nixon. A new book looks at how… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 8:48 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Russia's actions in Ukraine, COVID-19 mandates By Geoff Bennett, Tess Conciatori NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including how President Biden is confronting Russian aggression in Ukraine and how that may impact the political… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 5:11 Exploring the Kennedy White House through the eyes of the 'First Children' By Jared Bowen, GBH On Presidents Day, we look at the White House during the Kennedy years. A new exhibit called "First Children" at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, shows how the young residents navigated their new home, and… Continue watching
Feb 21 WATCH: U.N. secretary general spokesman remarks on Russia's 'violation' of the territory of Ukraine By Associated Press Putin ordered forces to "maintain peace" in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine in a further escalation of tensions that followed the Kremlin's recognition of the areas' independence despite warnings of sanctions and international condemnation. Continue reading
Feb 21 Truck blockade leaves Canada's capital, but Trudeau says emergency powers still needed By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Lawmakers in Parliament will vote later Monday whether to allow police to continue to use emergency powers. Opposition New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will support it, ensuring Trudeau has enough votes. Continue reading
Feb 21 Putin recognizes separatist eastern Ukrainian regions, paving the way for military support By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Lorne Cook, Associated Press Putin's announcement comes after a meeting of the presidential Security Council and paves the way for Russia to openly send troops and weapons to the long-running conflict pitting Ukrainian forces against Moscow-backed rebels. Continue reading
Feb 21 Myanmar seeks to have Rohingya case thrown out of UN court By Mike Corder, Associated Press Public hearings at the International Court of Justice went ahead Monday amid questions about who should represent Myanmar in the aftermath of the military take-over of the country last year. Continue reading
Feb 21 Boris Johnson lifts remaining COVID restrictions in England By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Johnson said Monday the country was "moving from government restrictions to personal responsibility" as part of a plan for treating COVID-19 like other transmissible illnesses such as flu. Continue reading
Feb 21 Putin considers recognizing separatist eastern Ukrainian regions, threatening more tensions By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Lorne Cook, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will decide later whether to recognize the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 20 UK: People with COVID in England won't need to self-isolate By Jill Lawless, Associated Press People with COVID-19 won’t be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the U.K. government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with COVID” that is also likely to see testing for the coronavirus scaled… Continue reading