Nation Apr 17 Columbia University president faces House committee investigating antisemitism on campus When presidents of several top Ivy League schools testified about antisemitism on their campuses during a tough hearing this winter, the president of Columbia University was traveling. Wednesday, it was her turn to appear before a House Committee. She strongly…
Politics Apr 03 Primary protest votes hint at November challenges for Biden and Trump Tuesday, voters in Wisconsin, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island turned out for their states’ presidential primaries. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on what the results mean for the upcoming election and discusses the latest NewsHour/Marist poll on voter…
Politics Apr 02 New book explores the evolving role of America’s First Ladies Part policy messenger, part campaign whisperer, part style icon. Expectations of America's First Lady shift with each administration. In her new book, "American Woman The Transformation of the Modern First Lady from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden," Katie Rogers explores…
Nation Apr 01 State laws create disparities in access to government food benefits SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is one of the nation’s largest welfare programs helping to feed more than 40 million low-income Americans. But for people in need, what that assistance looks like, and who can access it, varies greatly…
Politics Mar 29 Georgia lawmakers pass more voting rules ahead of 2024 election Georgia was ground zero for false claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The state is in the spotlight again as President Biden and Donald Trump head for a rematch and election laws just passed there could add…
Politics Mar 27 How a second Trump presidency could impact the LGBTQ+ community On the campaign trail, Donald Trump has been outlining what he plans to do if elected in November. That includes rolling back the rights of millions of LGBTQ+ people. It’s part of a wider playbook to undo many modern civil…
Nation Mar 26 Troubled rollout of FAFSA overhaul causes major delays for students seeking financial aid Students waiting on financial aid will have to wait even longer after the Department of Education found a calculation error on hundreds of thousands of FAFSA applications. Laura Barrón-López has reaction from students questioning when and if they will get…
Politics Mar 22 First Muslim American nominated to federal appeals court faces roadblocks in Senate President Biden’s nomination of the first Muslim American to a federal appeals court appears to be in peril. Adeel Mangi is a veteran litigator unanimously rated “well qualified” by the American Bar Association, but he’s faced attacks from Republican senators.
Politics Mar 19 How social media influencers are playing a role in the presidential election Influencers on social media are playing a key role in President Biden’s re-election campaign. As young voters eschew traditional advertising, the campaign is using those with loyal online followings as conduits ahead of November. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
Politics Mar 15 What you need to know about 2024’s third-party candidates so far The 2024 rematch between President Biden and former President Trump is officially set, but third-party candidates and well-funded organizations are attempting to carve out their own paths. Laura Barrón-López and Geoff Bennett discuss the different efforts to field an alternative…