Sep 30 California to study reparations for Black Americans By Adam Beam, Associated Press Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the law on Wednesday. It sets up a nine-member task force to come up with a plan for how the state could give reparations to Black Americans. Continue reading
Sep 30 Watch 5:11 Heckled by Trump, Biden calls fiery debate ‘a national embarrassment’ By Amna Nawaz, Alexis Cox Tuesday night’s debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden had all the civility of a mud-slinging contest. With constant interruptions and insults, the event devolved into what Biden later called “a national embarrassment.” Moderator Chris Wallace of… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch 7:17 How contentious debate highlighted differences between Trump and Biden The first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, held in Cleveland Tuesday night, quickly turned into a verbal brawl, with both candidates talking over each other at times. But Trump’s constant interruptions provoked particular frustration from… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch 12:02 What Trump’s response to white supremacist groups means In the past, President Trump has failed to denounce far-right extremist and racist groups and sentiments when prompted. He did so again during Tuesday night’s first presidential debate, telling members of the white supremacist Proud Boys group to “stand by.”… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch 8:36 How much value does a chaotic debate yield for the American people? Tuesday night’s face-off between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden was a presidential debate like none in recent memory. Were viewers actually able to learn anything about the candidates and their policies, or did the chaos overwhelm substance… Continue watching
Sep 30 WATCH: Trump holds campaign rally in Minnesota a day after first presidential debate By Steve Peoples, Will Weissert, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Trump was attending an afternoon fundraiser in Shorewood, Minnesota, a suburb to the west of Minneapolis, and will be appearing at an evening campaign rally in Duluth on the shores of Lake Superior. Continue reading
Sep 30 Portland asks U.S. to rescind deputization of city police By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press The mayor of Portland has asked the U.S. attorney's office to end the federal deputation of dozens of police officers in Oregon's largest city as part of the response to ongoing protests in the city. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Justice Department announces largest healthcare fraud takedown By Associated Press Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian Rabbitt announces cases that charge more than 300 individuals with health care fraud schemes involving more than $6 billion in alleged health care fraud and millions of prescription opioid doses. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Biden launches ‘build back better express’ train tour By Associated Press Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden headed out on a train tour through Ohio and Pennsylvania after a contentious debate with President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Trump doesn’t disavow white supremacy, tells far-right extremist group to ‘stand by’ By Kathleen Ronayne, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Tuesday didn’t condemn white supremacist groups and their role in violence in some American cities this summer, branding it solely a “left-wing” problem and telling one far-right extremist group to “stand back and stand by.”… Continue reading