Apr 01 Why vaccine passports may be inevitable in next phase of COVID-19 By Laura Santhanam As countries around the world become more eager to reduce public health risks and jumpstart their own economies, vaccine passports are becoming a focus of discussion, and in some cases a reality. Continue reading
Mar 31 Watch 3:15 Breaking down Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan to give U.S. ‘innovative edge’ By Yamiche Alcindor, Harry Zahn The Biden administration on Wednesday set in motion its next big campaign in congress: A $2 trillion infrastructure plan to rebuild roads, bridges, power grids and other projects. The rollout came during President Joe Biden's visit to Pittsburgh today, and… Continue watching
Mar 31 Watch 8:27 Buttigieg says new infrastructure plan ‘looking to the future,’ helps long-term job growth The Biden administration on Wednesday set in motion its next big campaign in congress: A $2 trillion infrastructure plan to rebuild roads, bridges, power grids and other projects. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the plan. Continue watching
Mar 31 Watch 5:04 News Wrap: Pfizer says its COVID vaccine highly effective in children as young as 12 In our news wrap Wednesday, Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine can be administered safely to children as young as 12. The CDC said COVID was the third leading cause of death in the U.S. last year, and the global death… Continue watching
Mar 31 Watch 4:49 Are college athletes employees? Supreme Court mulls compensation for student players By John Yang, Alex D'Elia, Tess Conciatori College basketball’s “March Madness,” which reaches its crescendo this weekend, reminds us that big-time college athletics can look like big business. As John Yang reports, it was a fitting backdrop Wednesday for a well-timed Supreme Court argument over compensation for… Continue watching
Mar 31 Watch 7:10 Sen. Duckworth writes of resiliency, healing in her book that’s a ‘love letter’ to America Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois, made headlines recently when she threatened to block President Joe Biden's cabinet nominations until Asian Americans had more representation in the administration. She joins Judy Woodruff now to speak about the administration's response,… Continue watching
Mar 31 Watch 2:29 Looking back at the life of the unapologetic criminal behind Watergate, G. Gordon Liddy By Lisa Desjardins, Geoffrey Lou Guray He was part political provocateur, part ruthless operator. Best known for his role in the Watergate break-in, which ultimately led to the downfall of President Richard Nixon. Lisa Desjardins has the story of G. Gordon Liddy, who died Tuesday not… Continue watching
Mar 31 Blinken reaffirms Trump-era ruling on Hong Kong autonomy By Matthew Lee, Associated Press In a notice sent to Congress on Wednesday, Blinken said China had continued to "dismantle" Hong Kong's autonomy since his predecessor first made the determination in May 2020. Continue reading
Mar 31 Trans teenagers fear Alabama push to outlaw gender-affirming treatment By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Trace Trice is among the parents who have spoken out against the bill, saying it will be deadly. She said her child is a boy whether lawmakers believe it or not. Continue reading
Mar 31 WATCH: Harris delivers remarks at meeting for faith leaders By News Desk and Associated Press Harris met with a group of religious leaders virtually and in-person, hoping to exchange ideas on encouraging Americans to receive their coronavirus vaccinations, combating hate crimes and other issues. Continue reading