Jul 30 Watch 6:43 Violence surges in West Bank as Israeli settlers escalate attacks on Palestinians By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev Violence surged in the West Bank this past weekend when Palestinians say Israeli settlers burned two mosques following deadly clashes. The UN accuses Israeli settlers of increasing their attacks and footprint in the West Bank, the land that Palestinians hope… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 6:21 Group urges Congress to adopt proportional representation to end redistricting battles By Amna Nawaz, Leila Jackson As high-profile battles over redistricting have become a fixture in political headlines, a group of scholars is sounding the alarm on the consequences of gerrymandering. In an open letter to Congress, they are urging lawmakers to consider proportional representation. Amna… Continue watching
Jul 30 How views on Trump's handling of Iran have shifted, according to this poll By Linley Sanders, Mike Catalini, Associated Press Most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting, and President Donald Trump’s approval rating on Iran has fallen slightly since last month, according to a new AP-NORC poll. Continue reading
Jul 30 Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service By John Hanna, Associated Press Roughly six weeks before the first midterm ballots are mailed out, the U.S. Postal Service is emerging as a pivotal player in an election season that will determine control of Congress. Continue reading
Jul 30 Mandela Barnes drops out of Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor By Scott Bauer, Associated Press The former lieutenant governor made the announcement in a video posted on his Facebook page as democratic socialist Francesca Hong has garnered strong support from the liberal wing of the party. Continue reading
Jul 30 Urban League report says Trump administration is harming Black Americans' chances at American Dream By Matt Brown, Associated Press Released on Thursday, the annual “State of Black America” report grimly describes Black Americans' economic and political prospects as having worsened due to policy changes from President Donald Trump's administration. Continue reading
Jul 30 WATCH: Trump announces effort to train veterans as truckers amid immigrant driver crackdown By Josh Funk, Associated Press The Trump administration wants soldiers to consider becoming truck drivers when they leave the military to help replace the tens of thousands of immigrant drivers who lost their licenses in a crackdown this year. Continue reading
Jul 30 Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination to be director of the nation’s top public health agency advanced on Thursday, setting aside concerns that she will not stand up to political meddling. Continue reading
Jul 30 Trump says he may temporarily pull Blanche's nomination for attorney general as Republicans seek concessions By Michelle L. Price, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Thursday he may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, looking to avoid concessions to holdout Republicans. Continue reading
Jul 30 The music that's shaped America By Judy Woodruff Music has long been one of America's most influential cultural exports. In this episode of “In Pursuit of Happiness,” Judy Woodruff talks with music historian Ted Gioia and journalist Sidney Madden about the Black and Indigenous roots of American music,… Continue reading