Apr 07 Watch 5:45 America’s infrastructure is crumbling. What should be prioritized? By William Brangham, Kate Grumke President Biden's $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan would prioritize transportation, drinking water and broadband projects, among others. It comes after the American Society of Civil Engineers released its 2021 report card, giving the U.S. infrastructure a C-minus. Emily Feenstra, ASCE's managing… Continue watching
Apr 07 Watch 3:17 How President Biden plans to make racial equity a part of his infrastructure package By Yamiche Alcindor President Biden said Wednesday he's open to compromise on how to pay for his $2.3 trillion infrastructure package. The president is also making the case that racial justice should be part of the plan. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to… Continue watching
Apr 07 WATCH: Biden administration asks for business aid on infrastructure By Associated Press The Biden administration is appealing for the business community to be open to discuss higher corporate tax rates as part of the an infrastructure overhaul. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: U.S. expanding COVID-19 vaccine access to community health centers By Associated Press White House COVID-19 adviser Andy Slavitt announced the development Wednesday, which expands opportunities for underserved communities to find vaccines in their communities. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 7:30 Biden administration speeds up vaccination timeline, infrastructure plan may follow suit By Yamiche Alcindor, Lisa Desjardins President Joe Biden once again changed his vaccination goals Tuesday, shortening the timeline for all American adults to be eligible to get a vaccine. And, a Senate rule change may allow him to move forward on infrastructure without Republican support. Continue watching
Apr 06 U.S. boosts aid to Palestinians as some in Congress cry foul By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The administration is also expected this week to announce a resumption in funding to the U.N. agency that deals with Palestinian refugees. Continue reading
Apr 05 Watch 7:46 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Georgia’s voting law, election fundraising rules NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including Georgia’s new voting law, the resulting corporate fallout, and what President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump's 2020… Continue watching
Apr 05 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds news briefing By News Desk and Associated Press Biden’s ambitious “Rebuild America” agenda has a price tag of $2.3 trillion, and plans to help roads, bridges and other infrastructure investments. Continue reading
Apr 05 WATCH: White House COVID-19 response team says young people fueling virus uptick By Associated Press A top U.S. public health official says young people are driving the latest uptick in COVID-19 cases, as the increasing rate of vaccination in older Americans is preventing the most serious cases among seniors. Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch 5:30 News Wrap: Southern California shooter that killed 4 identified In our news wrap Thursday, police in Southern California identified the man who allegedly shot and killed four people, including a 9-year-old boy, on Wednesday. The White House said a problem with Johnson and Johnson's supply of COVID-19 vaccines will… Continue watching