Sep 14 Watch 7:39 Why Milley checked nuclear procedures, called China in final days of Trump presidency Explosive new details about former President Donald Trump's actions around last year's election and the January insurrection have been revealed in a yet-to-be-released book by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa of the Washington Post. Judy Woodruff discusses them and the… Continue watching
Sep 14 Watch 9:31 Sen. Barrasso on ‘epic failure’ of Afghanistan exit, ‘reckless’ $3.5T spending bill By PBS NewsHour Secretary of State Antony Blinken was on Capitol Hill Tuesday, appearing again before a congressional oversight panel about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Blinken was peppered by both Democrats and Republicans about the Biden White House strategy and planning. Republican… Continue watching
Sep 14 Watch 9:41 Despite concerns about voter enthusiasm, Newsom’s fate looks good in California recall By Stephanie Sy, Judy Woodruff, Meredith Lee With just hours left until voting ends in California in the recall election of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newson, Stephanie Sy provides us with an overview of the recall and we check in with Scott Shafer, politics and government editor for… Continue watching
Sep 14 General promises U.S. ‘surge’ against foreign cyberattacks By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press U.S. mounting a new “surge” to fight incursions that have at times debilitated government agencies and companies responsible for critical infrastructure. Continue reading
Sep 14 WATCH: Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, other gymnasts testify about Larry Nassar abuse investigation By Mary Clare Jalonick, Will Graves, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles told Congress that federal law enforcement and gymnastics officials turned a “blind eye” to Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse of her and hundreds of other women. Continue reading
Sep 14 U.S. tribes demand emergency protection for wolves By Todd Richmond, Associated Press Groups representing the tribes sent a letter Tuesday to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland asking her to place wolves back on the endangered species list on an emergency basis for 240 days. Continue reading
Sep 14 WATCH: Biden tours energy lab, focuses on clean-energy plan By Alexandra Jaffe, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden is preparing to pitch his massive domestic spending package with a visit to a renewable energy lab in Colorado. Biden is highlighting how investments in clean energy will help combat climate change. Continue reading
Sep 14 New Woodward book says top U.S. officer feared Trump could order China strike By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Fearful of former President Donald Trump's actions in his final weeks in office, the United States' top military officer twice assured his Chinese counterpart that the two nations would not go to war. Continue reading
Sep 14 WHO aims to get Africa 30 percent of needed doses by February By Associated Press WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called the vast disparity in vaccination rates between rich and poor countries a “solvable problem.”… Continue reading
Sep 14 Federal relief payments insulated families from economic disaster, Census finds By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, The Associated Press The share of Americans living in poverty rose slightly as the COVID-19 pandemic shook the economy last year, but massive relief payments pumped out by Congress eased hardship for many. Continue reading