Sep 22 Who's Bob Menendez? New Jersey's senator charged with corruption has faced similar accusations before By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Sen. Bob Menendez's defense against new federal corruption charges against him, his wife and business associates Friday, revealed he's adopting the same defiant stance he took when he faced federal accusations nearly a decade ago. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 5:37 What you need to know about the new federal gun violence prevention office By Laura Barrón-López, Karina Cuevas President Joe Biden on Friday announced the creation of the first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, which will be overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris and aimed at curbing the national epidemic of firearm violence. William Brangham talks to… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch 6:00 New investigation links Justice Thomas to Koch network fundraiser events By William Brangham, Ian Couzens Another new investigation by Pro Publica raises serious questions over undisclosed connections between Justice Clarence Thomas and powerful people who have brought cases before the Supreme Court. William Brangham talks to ProPublica’s Joshua Kaplan about Thomas’ attendance at a Koch… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch 10:25 Brooks and Capehart on the shutdown countdown, Ukraine war support By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s scramble to avoid a government shutdown, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington… Continue watching
Sep 22 Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes By Andrew Selsky, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press Economists in Hawaii warn that residents who survived the wildfire that destroyed much of the Maui community of Lahaina might not be able to afford to live there after it is rebuilt unless officials alter the zoning laws and make… Continue reading
Sep 22 Lahaina residents brace for what they'll find as they return to devastated burn zone By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press Lahaina residents are bracing for what they'll find when they return to the ruins of their homes after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century killed at least 97 people and destroyed thousands of buildings. Continue reading
Sep 22 Judge overseeing case to remove Trump from 2024 ballot issues protective order amid fear of threats, intimidation By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The Colorado judge overseeing the lawsuit attempting to bar former President Donald Trump from The White House using a rare constitutional clause has issued an order prohibiting threats and intimidation regarding the case. Continue reading
Sep 22 Federal judge rules Texas university that canceled drag show didn't violate free speech rights By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The U.S. district judge argued Thursday that drag shows are "sexualized content" and can be subject to more regulations. Continue reading
Sep 22 WATCH: U.S. pledges $100 million to back proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to Haiti By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Friday that the U.S. would provide logistics, including intelligence, airlift, communications and medical support to the mission. Continue reading
Sep 22 White House prepares for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding By Josh Boak, Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday the House would return next week to start voting on the latest plan. He has just five days until the Sept. 30 deadline. Continue reading