Jul 21 A former Democratic Party chair's plan to save democracy By Geoff Bennett, Sam Lane Ben Wikler chaired the Democratic Party of Wisconsin for six years, leading to victories in numerous key contests in the battleground state. In this episode of Settle In, Wikler talks to Geoff Benett about his new book, “This is the… Continue reading
Jul 21 WATCH: House Oversight hearing examines how the Smithsonian presents U.S. history, under attack by Trump By Steven Sloan, Associated Press The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History pushed back Tuesday against a recent White House report that branded the institution's leadership as radical activists who cannot be trusted. Continue reading
Jul 20 Live Results: Arizona midterm primary elections Arizona Republicans will choose a nominee in a state primary Tuesday to challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in November. Continue reading
Jul 20 Colombia's Petro calls on supporters to defend economic reforms in last presidential speech By Astrid Suárez, Manuel Rueda, Associated Press Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on his supporters to protect his government's social and economic reforms and resist any efforts by the nation’s incoming administration to change labor laws. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 8:04 Deadly shootings by ICE officers renew scrutiny of recruitment and training By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins Two deadly shootings involving ICE officers reignited protests and renewed questions about tactics, training and recruitment at the agency. None of the agents involved were wearing body cameras, and neither of the victims was the intended target of the operation. Continue watching
Jul 20 Watch 6:25 Netanyahu government defies court, raising constitutional crisis fears as election nears By Nick Schifrin, Karl Bostic, Sonia Kopelev The Israeli parliament has dissolved, paving the way for October elections. The country’s longest-serving leader is bracing for one of his toughest reelection fights. Benjamin Netanyahu faces national questioning over his leadership during and since the Oct. 7 attacks, including… Continue watching
Jul 20 Watch 8:12 Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on the political fallout of Trump's address By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Arizona's primary elections, where Republicans will choose a nominee to challenge the incumbent Democratic governor, Troy Jackson appearing to clinch the Democratic… Continue watching
Jul 20 Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese By Josh Boak, Associated Press The move, announced Monday, could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations between two nations that had been closely woven together before Trump’s return to the White House. Continue reading
Jul 20 'I'm in.' Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham's Senate seat By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The entrance of Darline Graham into the Republican scramble to select a new Senate nominee further complicates an already rushed process following Lindsey Graham's death earlier this month. Continue reading
Jul 20 Troy Jackson emerges as likely Senate pick for Maine Democrats By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Former Maine lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson is set to become the state's Democratic Senate nominee after Graham Platner's exit. Continue reading