Oct 06 Watch 10:50 As some Afghans escape the Taliban, other refugees are forced to return By Leila Molana-Allen, Eric O'Connor The Taliban's return in Afghanistan has brought economic collapse and deep uncertainty, especially for young people. Afghans are still trying to flee in search of safety. At the same time, more than six million who had escaped are now returning,… Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch 8:34 Brett McGurk chronicles negotiations to free Oct. 7 hostages in 'Brink' By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Brett McGurk served under four presidential administrations, ultimately working as President Biden’s lead on foreign policy in the Middle East. During that time, Hamas attacked Israel, killing over a thousand people and taking hundreds hostage. Amna Nawaz sat down with… Continue watching
Oct 06 WATCH: Gov. Wes Moore, GOP challenger Dan Cox face off in Maryland governor's debate By Dan Cooney Gov. Wes Moore, a possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, is set to face a familiar GOP opponent, former state Del. Dan Cox, in a debate Tuesday, as he bids for a second term as Maryland’s chief executive. Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: Trump announces manufacturing site for submarine components in Baltimore By Josh Boak, Will Weissert, Stephanie Scarbrough, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Tuesday touted a $3.7 billion investment by the military technology company Anduril to build components for nuclear-powered submarines at a Baltimore-area shipyard. Continue reading
Oct 06 Republicans focus on tough-on-crime message before difficult midterm elections By Matt Brown, Associated Press The effectiveness of this strategy remains uncertain, with some Republicans skeptical about its impact on voters. Continue reading
Oct 06 Troy Jackson is racing against time in his bid to unseat Susan Collins By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Jackson became the party’s nominee in late July after the campaign of Democratic primary winner Graham Platner fell apart. Continue reading
Oct 06 After taxpayer-funded ads glorifying Trump sparked backlash, he says his super PAC will pay instead By Will Weissert, Associated Press In a post on his social media site, President Donald Trump defended the ads, which cost at least $1.5 million in federal funds and have drawn intense criticism. Continue reading
Oct 06 Trump draws cheers, then criticism for musing about Iran taking out U.S. cities By Associated Press “They could take out a city,” he said. "Let ‘em take out Los Angeles. Let ’em take out San Diego.”… Continue reading
Oct 06 Hearing for Kilmar Ábrego Garcia abruptly canceled as he battles deportation to Liberia By Gary Fields, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Kilmar Ábrego Garcia on Tuesday will be back in federal court, where the federal government will continue its attempt to deport him in an 18-month saga that began when he was mistakenly sent to El Salvador last year. Continue reading
Oct 06 Alito says Supreme Court can't stem rise of emergency appeals, 'not pleased' with Trump's rhetoric By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The justice told The Associated Press in a rare interview that the rhetoric about the court from Trump and his administration doesn't sit well with him. Continue reading