Sep 03 Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message By Collin Binkley, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Voters' dim views of the economy and the war in Iran have put Republicans in a tough spot as the midterm election season enters its final stretch. Continue reading
Sep 03 Billionaire Leon Black skips Epstein deposition and sues House committee over subpoenas By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Black refused to appear for a sworn deposition before Congress on Thursday and instead sued the House Oversight Committee, asking a federal court to block subpoenas issued as part of its investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Continue reading
Sep 03 Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92 By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press Steinem was a celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 4:02 U.S. strikes Iran again as Tehran targets American allies in Gulf region By Liz Landers, Kayan Taraporevala Iran attacked American bases and allies across the Gulf region on Wednesday. It followed U.S. attacks along Iran's southern coast that killed at least 18, according to Iran's health minister. At the White House, President Trump said this renewed campaign… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 5:07 Prolonged Iran war creating major dent in global economy, Cliff Kupchan says By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn To discuss the latest flare-up in the war with Iran and the impact on the global economy, Geoff Bennett spoke with Cliff Kupchan. He's chairman emeritus at the consulting company Eurasia Group and senior fellow at the think tank Center… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 6:04 Whistleblower's attorney details concerns over USPS mail-in ballot system By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson A whistleblower inside the U.S. Postal Service says the agency is rushing to implement a new system for handling election mail that has not been adequately tested and could put mail-in ballots at risk. The whistleblower is remaining anonymous, but… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 5:44 Democratic strategist on the new anti-partisan swing voters By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz Democrats in Massachusetts bucked a national trend and voted to back an incumbent in Congress. Sen. Ed Markey beat a primary challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton in a race that frequently focused on age and the party’s direction. The results… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 11:17 Inside Afghanistan's secret schools where women defy the Taliban to educate girls By Leila Molana-Allen, Eric O'Connor It’s been nearly five years since the Taliban banned education for girls older than 12 in Afghanistan. Every day seems to bring a new law limiting them, but Afghan women are pushing back. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 6:14 Pediatrician says RFK Jr. sowing doubt about measles-associated deaths By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, David Bentley A coalition of leading medical groups issued their own vaccine guidance in response in part to changing and confusing messaging from federal officials. It comes on the heels of rising measles cases in multiple states. William Brangham discussed more with… Continue watching
Sep 02 No Democrat has won a Kansas Senate seat in a century. Can a megachurch pastor change that? By John Hanna, Associated Press Adam Hamilton has spent decades trying to bring people to Jesus as founder of the nation’s largest United Methodist church. Now he wants to bring Kansas voters to the polls as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. Continue reading