Aug 27 Watch 6:44 How some companies are scaling back DEI initiatives after conservative backlash By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are under attack by conservative lawmakers and activists. From college campuses to corporate America, the fear of legal liability and political backlash is leading some to backtrack or rebrand their DEI initiatives. Geoff Bennett discussed… Continue watching
Aug 27 Special counsel Jack Smith files new Jan. 6 indictment against Trump, narrows case after Supreme Court immunity ruling By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The new indictment removes a section of the indictment that dealt with Trump's interactions with the Justice Department, an area for which the Supreme Court in a 6-3 opinion said Trump was entitled to immunity from prosecution. Continue reading
Aug 27 Iran's supreme leader open to new negotiations with U.S. on Tehran's nuclear weapons program By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told its civilian government on Tuesday that there was "no harm" in engaging with its "enemy." Khamenei's remarks set clear red lines for any talks taking place under the government of reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian. Continue reading
Aug 27 Harris campaign releases new ad promising plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation By Josh Boak, Associated Press The Tuesday move is designed to contain inflationary pressures that also draws a sharp contrast to Republican Donald Trump's approach. Harris highlights her plan in a new minute-long ad that uses her personal experience. Continue reading
Aug 27 As transition planning begins, Trump and Harris are already behind in preparing for potential administrations By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration is offering federal resources to former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris for presidential transition planning. Continue reading
Aug 27 Zuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook to 'censor' some COVID-19 content during the pandemic By Associated Press Zuckerberg alleges that the officials, including those from the White House, "repeatedly pressured" Facebook for months to take down "certain COVID-19 content including humor and satire."… Continue reading
Aug 27 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Israeli announces it rescued hostage held by Hamas By Associated Press The rescue brought a rare moment of joy to Israelis amid months of grinding war but also another painful reminder of the scores of hostages remaining in captivity despite international efforts to broker a cease-fire agreement in which they would… Continue reading
Aug 27 Federal judge in Texas orders pause on Biden policy offering legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press The order Monday by U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker comes after 16 states, led by Republican attorneys general, challenged the program in a lawsuit filed last week. Continue reading
Aug 26 Special counsel Jack Smith asks appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump By Eric Tucker, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon threw out the case, one of four prosecutions of Trump, after concluding that Smith's appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 3:13 Presidential campaign enters final stage with both party conventions in rear-view mirror By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura With both party conventions in the rear-view mirror, the 2024 presidential campaign enters its final stage. Donald Trump turned his attention to national security and Kamala Harris’ record and there are new questions about if the candidates will debate. Lisa… Continue watching