Aug 24 Watch 7:14 The potential economic fallout of Trump's trade war with Canada By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant The trade war between the U.S. and Canada is intensifying after negotiations broke down over the weekend. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country had been preparing for a fundamental shift in its relationship with the U.S., which it… Continue watching
Aug 24 Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against U.S. on Tuesday, official tells AP By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, an official familiar with the plans told The Associated Press, escalating a trade fight that has sharply worsened since negotiations with the Trump administration collapsed. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 7:49 A look at the new U.S. sanctions on Iran and threats against its trading partners By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn The U.S. launched what the Trump administration calls “Operation Economic Outcast” against Iran. It includes threats to increase sanctions on Iran’s trading partners. The pressure comes as the administration indicates it is trying to avoid returning to war, but cannot… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 8:07 News Wrap: Wildfire forces evacuations near Reno In our news wrap Monday, tens of thousands have been urged to evacuate amid a wildfire near Reno, Nevada, the Supreme Court cleared the way for President Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting and the… Continue watching
Aug 24 Newsom returns to a defining California fight: Who pays for wildfire damage? By Sophie Austin, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking state lawmakers to shield utilities from financial trouble if their equipment sparks a wildfire by limiting the amount they have to pay victims and attorneys. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 5:01 Military newspaper editor says he was fired for raising concerns about Pentagon censorship By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn Stars and Stripes is a newspaper that has served American troops for generations. Recently, its publisher was fired, and its editor and one of its reporters were removed, raising questions about its future. Stars and Stripes is funded in part… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 2:29 Graham and Norman make final push in South Carolina GOP Senate runoff By Gavin Jackson, SCETV On Tuesday, Republican voters in South Carolina will vote to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on November’s ballot in a runoff between his sister Darline and Congressman Ralph Norman. As South Carolina ETV’s Gavin Jackson reports, the closing days… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 8:55 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's midterm strategy By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the South Carolina Senate runoff between Republicans Darline Graham and Ralph Norman, a meeting involving Jared… Continue watching
Aug 24 Live Results: Oklahoma's midterm primary runoff Oklahoma Republicans will return to the polls Tuesday to settle an expensive nomination fight for governor, while Democrats will pick a nominee for U.S. Senate. Continue reading
Aug 24 Third time the charm? Democrat Christina Bohannan tries again in pivotal House race in Iowa By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Bohannan is focusing on rural areas she previously lost, hoping to capitalize on Trump's declining popularity and economic issues. Continue reading