Jan 25 WATCH: White House believes Russian invasion of Ukraine 'remains imminent' By Associated Press Speaking at the briefing Tuesday, press secretary Jen Psaki underscored that assessment, saying, "imminent has a pretty intense meaning."… Continue reading
Jan 24 Watch 4:06 U.S. puts troops on high alert as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin, Layla Quran, Dan Sagalyn It's the most acute crisis between the West and Russia since the end of the Cold War, and both sides escalated their military deployments Monday. The United States is putting troops on higher alert, NATO says it will reinforce its… Continue watching
Jan 24 Watch 10:11 Examining the U.S. response options to the Russia-Ukraine conflict By PBS NewsHour The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is increasing its troop presence in Eastern Europe, and the United States announced Monday it was putting 8,500 troops on high alert to deploy to the region. Judy Woodruff discusses the details of the latest… Continue watching
Jan 24 Watch 10:26 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Sinema censure, Biden presser and hot mic moment NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the censure of Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, the president’s hot mic moment from a White House… Continue watching
Jan 24 Watch 3:30 A Brief But Spectacular take on immigrant justice in America By PBS NewsHour Originally from Mexico City herself, Gaby Hernandez understands firsthand the challenges immigrants can face in the United States. As the executive director of the Long Beach Immigrants Rights Coalition in California, she empowers those in her community to push for… Continue watching
Jan 24 U.S. military puts 8,500 troops on alert for possible deployment amid Russia tension By Lorne Cook, Robert Burns, Associated Press The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of… Continue reading
Jan 24 WATCH: Biden gives remarks on efforts to lower prices for working families. By Associated Press President Joe Biden told members of his administration that the lack of competition in U.S. industries costs the median American family household up to $5,000 annually. Continue reading
Jan 24 Supreme Court to hear challenge to affirmative action in college admissions By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The conservative-dominated Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to the consideration of race in college admissions, adding affirmative action to major cases on abortion, guns, religion and COVID-19 already on the agenda. Continue reading
Jan 24 Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates in fight against inflation By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press With inflation punishing consumers and threatening the economy, the Federal Reserve will likely signal its intent this week to begin raising interest rates in March for the first time in three years. Continue reading
Jan 24 Sarah Palin COVID-19 tests delay libel trial against New York Times By Tom Hays, Associated Press A judge has delayed trial for former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's defamation claims against The New York Time after she tested positive for the coronavirus three times. Continue reading