Aug 04 Watch 13:21 Pelosi says GOP still doesn’t recognize ‘gravity’ of coronavirus crisis By Judy Woodruff, Saher Khan As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage across the U.S., the Trump administration and Congress are still discussing another economic aid package. But on Tuesday, the White House and leading Democratic lawmakers gave different accounts of how much progress is… Continue watching
Aug 04 Neil Young sues Trump campaign for playing his songs at events By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Neil Young has sued President Donald Trump's reelection campaign, saying he doesn't want his music used as a theme song for what he calls a divisive un-American campaign of ignorance and hate. Continue reading
Aug 04 Watch 11:11 Why Jill Biden thinks the U.S. ‘cannot wait’ for her husband to be president Former Vice President Joe Biden’s wife, Jill Biden, is among his closest advisors and an integral voice in his process of choosing a running mate. Her book “Where the Light Enters: Building a Family, Discovering Myself,” first published in 2019,… Continue watching
Aug 04 Watch 2:50 Trump claims Florida is the only state that can vote by mail successfully President Trump held a press briefing at the White House on Tuesday evening, at which he discussed the massive explosions in Beirut and his objections to mail-in voting. Yamiche Alcindor was there, and she joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Trump’s… Continue watching
Aug 04 WATCH: Trump claims without evidence that Beirut explosion was an ‘attack’ By Associated Press U.S. officials said Wednesday there is no indication the massive explosion was an attack, contradicting Trump, who said American generals told him it was likely caused by a bomb. Continue reading
Aug 04 Trump’s demand for U.S. cut of a TikTok deal is unprecedented By Tali Arbel, Associated Press President Trump’s demand that the U.S. government get a cut of Microsoft buying TikTok is the latest unprecedented scenario in an unprecedented situation. Continue reading
Aug 04 WATCH: Trump giving $35 million to aid human trafficking survivors By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The Trump administration is awarding more than $35 million in Justice Department grants to nonprofit organizations that provide safe housing for survivors of human trafficking. Continue reading
Aug 04 Some critics see sexism in debate over Biden VP By Sara Burnett, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Biden's team had hoped its search effort would stand out for its inclusion and diversity, but there's been negative commentary, too. Continue reading
Aug 04 WATCH: Lawmakers, civil rights experts testify on protecting free speech amid protests By Maea Lenei Buhre The committee’s chair, Sen. Ted Cruz, said the hearing will center on “how Antifa and other anarchists are hijacking peaceful protests and engaging in political violence that is not only criminal, but antithetical to the First Amendment.”… Continue reading
Aug 04 Missouri voters to decide on expanding Medicaid coverage By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press Tuesday's primary election ballot includes a proposal to expand Medicaid alongside party candidates for governor, U.S. Congress and other state and local offices. Continue reading