Jul 28 U.S. looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions of dollars, documents say By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Many of the proposed programs are designed to "reclaim diplomatic leverage" through investments in areas where the U.S. had previously been spending money but stopped. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 9:24 How state abortion bans are affecting doctors and how they practice By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford It's been four years since the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision opened the door to state abortion bans. Now, a new study finds those bans are hurting women who aren't seeking abortions at all. Researchers found delays in miscarriage treatment increase… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 6:15 Board packed with Trump allies votes to weaken protections for historic sites By Anne Azzi Davenport, Jeffrey Brown, Azhar Merchant An advisory council packed with Trump allies voted to weaken federal oversight of construction projects affecting historic sites. Critics are concerned that this move will open the floodgates to endangering preservation of historic and cultural places across the country. Jeffrey… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 6:25 Thomas Hampson celebrates U.S. musical history with 'Song of America' By Fred de Sam Lazaro Thomas Hampson is known for the classical vocal traditions rooted in Europe. But for more than 25 years, Hampson has dedicated himself to reviving and celebrating American traditions in song. Fred de Sam Lazaro saw that on full display in… Continue watching
Jul 28 What to know about South Dakota's midterm primary runoff By Robert Yoon, Associated Press South Dakota Republicans will decide in a primary runoff Tuesday whether to nominate Gov. Larry Rhoden for a full term or to instead tap businessman Toby Doeden to represent the party on the ballot in November. Continue reading
Jul 28 WATCH: Trump pays tribute to Sen. Graham during National Cathedral funeral service By Maria Ramirez Uribe President Donald Trump paid tribute to the late Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., at a memorial service Tuesday at the Washington National Cathedral. Watch the president's full remarks in the video player above. "For more than 30 years, nothing of… Continue reading
Jul 28 What we get wrong about Appalachia By Amna Nawaz Emilee Hackney grew up in small-town Appalachia in a church that taught her men were meant to lead. In this episode of Settle In, she spoke with Amna Nawaz about her debut memoir, “All That's Unseen: An Appalachian Memoir,” the… Continue reading
Jul 28 Pennsylvania Democrat targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from House seat By Marc Levy, Associated Press Democrat Paige Cognetti is taking a shot at data centers in her challenge to freshman Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan, saying “we’re not for sale” in a new TV ad. Continue reading
Jul 28 Early voting begins in Wisconsin primary featuring chaotic Democratic governor's race By Cybele Mayes-Osterman and Scott Bauer, Associated Press Early in-person voting is beginning in swing state Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor, with a democratic socialist trying to overcome the incumbent governor’s pick. Continue reading
Jul 28 Audio tapes appear to show Biden discussing sensitive information with memoir ghostwriter By Bill Barrow, Associated Press In the sessions, Biden discusses a range of matters, shares notes from his vice presidency and appears to confirm to Zwonitzer that he retained some classified material. Continue reading