Oct 12 WATCH: Psaki says Gov. Abbott is 'putting politics ahead of' health with vaccine mandate ban By Associated Press With the governor of Texas leading the charge, conservative Republicans in several states are moving to block or undercut President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates for private employers before the regulations are even issued. Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: Speaker Pelosi holds briefing ahead of House debate on extension of debt limit By Associated Press Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told reporters Tuesday that over the years Republicans and Democrats have voted against lifting the debt ceiling, "but never to the extent of jeopardizing it."… Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: Vice President Harris pledges investment in Native communities By Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the annual convention of the National Congress of American Indians Tuesday, underscoring the Biden administration's commitment to tribal sovereignty and pledging investment in Indigenous communities. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 3:29 Trump renews claims of 'rigged' election in Iowa as he endorses 2022 Republican candidates By Yamiche Alcindor, Geoffrey Lou Guray It was his first political rally in Iowa as a former president, but Donald Trump spent much of this weekend's visit spreading a dangerous message: Sowing doubt unjustifiably, once again, about last year's presidential election. Some of the state's most… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch 8:41 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump Iowa rally, Biden approval rating NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including former President Donald Trump’s appearance in Iowa, and how the American public feels about the Biden administration. Continue watching
Oct 11 German companies urge next government to step up on climate By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Dozens of large German companies have urged the country's next government to put in place ambitious policies to meet the goals of the 2015 Paris climate accord. Continue reading
Oct 11 Scientists urge speedy switch to renewables in Middle East By Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press A scientist at the Cyprus Institute's Climate and Atmosphere Research Center said that although this "can't happen overnight," governments have to make the switch within the next two decades to avert potentially "irreversible effects" such as desertification. Continue reading
Oct 11 Tunisia gets new government, appoints record number of women By Associated Press The ministerial appointments announced by Prime Minister Najla Bouden filled a vacuum that had persisted since President Kais Saied abruptly dismissed his former cabinet and suspended parliament 11 weeks ago. Continue reading
Oct 10 No. 2 House Republican refuses to say election wasn't stolen By Hope Yen, Associated Press The House’s second-ranking Republican, Rep. Steve Scalise, repeatedly refused to say on Sunday that the 2020 election wasn’t stolen, standing by Donald Trump’s lie that Democrat Joe Biden won the White House because of mass voter fraud. Continue reading
Oct 10 Facebook unveils new controls for kids using its platforms By Associated Press Facebook, in the aftermath of damning testimony that its platforms harm children, will be introducing several features including prompting teens to take a break using its photo sharing app Instagram, and “nudging” teens if they are repeatedly looking at the… Continue reading