Oct 04 Biden lifts abortion referral ban on family planning clinics By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Monday's action by the Department of Health and Human Services lifts a Trump-era restriction as political and legal battles over abortion grow sharper from Texas to the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: Facebook whistleblower testifies to Senate on children and social media By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press A former Facebook data scientist told Congress on Tuesday that the social network giant's products harm children and fuel polarization in the U.S. while its executives refuse to change because they elevate profits over safety. Continue reading
Oct 04 Supreme Court justices back at court for new term after 19-month pandemic absence By Mark Sherman, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press Justice Brett Kavanaugh is participating remotely from his home after testing positive for COVID-19 late last week. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: Psaki calls out Republican lawmakers about Trump spending By News Desk and Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki held a news briefing on Monday, addressing major issues the Biden administration is facing, including the debt ceiling and the California oil spill. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: Biden discusses debt ceiling as U.S. approaches limit By Kevin Freking, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden accused Republican lawmakers on Monday of blocking efforts to increase the government's borrowing authority, saying they're playing "Russian roulette with the U.S. economy" by committing to filibuster the measure ahead of an Oct. 18 deadline. Continue reading
Oct 03 Leaked records open a 'Pandora' box of financial secrets By Jonathan Mattise, Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Hundreds of world leaders, powerful politicians, billionaires, celebrities, religious leaders and drug dealers have been hiding their investments in mansions, exclusive beachfront property, yachts and other assets for the past quarter-century, according to a review of nearly 12 million files… Continue reading
Oct 03 Watch 3:42 Democrats push and pull over President Biden's spending bills By PBS NewsHour In a stand-off this week between moderate and progressive Democrats, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delayed a vote on President Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill as negotiations over a more than $3 trillion social spending bill continue. Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield… Continue watching
Oct 02 Watch 3:40 New state abortion laws, the future of Roe v. Wade and the Supreme Court's upcoming term By PBS NewsHour Abortion rights activists are marching today, voicing opposition to a Texas law that heavily restricts abortion access. The Supreme Court's new term begins Monday, in which it is scheduled to hear a case stemming from a Mississippi law that banned… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch 7:28 Biden shrugs off infrastructure vote delay, is confident about passing both major bills Another day on Capitol Hill with no vote on infrastructure and no deal on a bigger spending package. But as Lisa Desjardins reports, President Joe Biden was on the scene to make a direct appeal to Democrats. Desjardins and Amna… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch 4:23 News Wrap: California to mandate COVID vaccine for schoolchildren In our news wrap Friday, California announced the nation's first statewide COVID-19 vaccination mandate for schoolchildren. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh tested positive for COVID-19. The high court said he is fully vaccinated and shows no symptoms. The United… Continue watching