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How politicians are picking their voters with partisan redistricting
Wednesday marks the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, the law that ended the era of Jim Crow voting laws that blocked Black Americans from exercising their right to cast a ballot. But 60 years later, thereβs renewed effort to give parties more control over the process by giving politicians more ability to pick their voters. William Brangham discussed more with Tony Plohetski and Rick Hasen.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:
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Huge cuts to mRNA research spark fears about future pandemics
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision this week to cancel hundreds of millions of dollars in mRNA vaccine funding will leave the United States unprepared for the next pandemic and other public health emergencies, public health experts warned. βIβve tried to be objective & non-alarmist in response to current HHS...
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:5 things to know about possible FBI involvement in Texas redistricting battle
Several Republicans are opening the door to getting the FBI involved in forcing Texas Democrats to return to the state amid a protest over a congressional map the GOP wants to pass, which would potentially net them five additional seats in the 2026 midterms. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) wrote to FBI Director Kash Patel this...
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Former prosecutor questions legitimacy of Bondi’s Russia probe
Attorney General Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into accusations that members of the Obama administration manufactured intelligence about Russiaβs 2016 election interference. Stephanie Sy reports on the latest development in the lengthy saga and Geoff Bennett discusses more with former prosecutor Steven Cash.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Warren asks FTC, DOJ to consider blocking Dick's-Foot Locker merger
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) raised concerns with the proposed merger between Dickβs Sporting Goods and Foot Locker on Tuesday, citing the potential blow for American families and businesses. βDickβs and Foot Locker currently compete with each other and with independent retailers to secure deals with suppliers. The new giant would have significantly increased power to...
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:How a Kentucky community is using AI to help people find common ground
The rise of artificial intelligence has sparked concerns across various sectors, including employment, education and national security. But one Kentucky county is taking a different approach, using the technology to boost something far more human: civic engagement. Judy Woodruff reports on an experiment that revealed surprising levels of agreement. Itβs part of her series, America at a Crossroads.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Composer reimagines his Harvey Milk opera while rebuilding life after traumatic injury
Harvey Milkβs name returned to headlines after the defense secretary ordered the name of the slain gay rights advocate, who served in the Navy, removed from a naval ship. But Milkβs legacy lives on in other ways, including in an opera that carries a powerful story of its own. Jeffrey Brown reports for our look at the intersection of art and health, part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Trump, Vance blast 'fake news' Epstein meeting
President Trump and Vice President Vance blasted reports on Wednesday that said a group of top administration officials were gathering to discuss whether to publish audio and a transcript of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blancheβs meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell. Trump was asked if Vance was hosting a gathering to discuss the Epstein issue, after CNN...
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Apple invests another $100 billion in US manufacturing
{beacon} View Online Technology Technology The Big Story Apple invests another $100 billion in US manufacturing The iPhone maker is investing an additional $100 billion in manufacturing in the U.S., bringing its total investment to $600 billion, in an effort to increase domestic production and avoid tariffs. Evan Vucci/Associated Press President Trump called...
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Trump 'considering' taking control of DC police
President Trump said Wednesday he's considering taking control of the Washington, D.C., police department in the wake of a violent attack on a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer. "Weβre considering it yeah, because the crime is ridiculous," Trump said when asked if he was considering federalizing the Metropolitan Police Department. "We want to...
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs expected to hit Thursday
President Trumpβs new "reciprocal" tariff rates on dozens of trading partners are set to finally take effect on Thursday, as markets, businesses and consumers brace for a major shake-up of the global trade system. The president signed an executive orderlast Thursday that announced the new rates but bumped the startforward by a week. Once the...
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Trump announces Apple investment of additional $100B in U.S. manufacturing
Apple had previously said itintended to invest $500 billiondomestically, a figure it will now increase to $600 billion. Trump in recent months has criticized the tech company for efforts to shift iPhone production to India to avoidthe tariffshis Republican administration had planned for China.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Trump says he will impose 100 percent tariff on semiconductors
President Trump said Wednesday his administration was planning to impose a 100 percent tariff on all semiconductor imports. βWeβre going to be putting a very large tariff on chips and semiconductors,β Trump said alongside Apple CEO Tim Cook. βBut the good news, for companies like Apple, is if you're building in the United States or...
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Watch: Mace holds first town hall after launching bid for SC governor
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) will kick off her town hall tour Wednesday evening, just days after launching a bid for governor. Mace on Monday joined a crowded Republican primary field to succeed Gov. Henry McMaster (R), which includes Rep. Ralph Norman (S.C.), state Attorney General Alan Wilson, state Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and state Sen....
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs India over Russian oil
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump raises India tariff to 50 percent over Russian oil President Trump on Wednesday announced he would increase tariffs on India by 25 percent over its purchases of Russian oil, bringing the total tariffs he has imposed on New Delhi to 50 percent. ...
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Brazilian Supreme Court justice eases Bolsonaro’s house arrest to allow unrestricted family visits
The conservative former leader is on trial for allegedly mastermindinga coup plot to remain in officedespite his election loss to current leftist PresidentLuiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro denies wrongdoing.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Americans split on whether Trump support of Israel has gone too far: Poll
Americans are split on whether President Trumpβs support for Israel has gone too far or is just about right, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Economist/YouGov poll found 36 percent of U.S. adults think the presidentβs backing of Israel has gone too far, while another 32 percent said his support for Israel is about...
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Meta bans millions of WhatsApp accounts linked to scam operations
Meta took down 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts tied to scam operations on Tuesday after victims reported financial fraud schemes. The company said many of the scam sources were based in Southeast Asia at criminal scam centers. βBased on our investigative insights into the latest enforcement efforts, we proactively detected and took down accounts before scam...
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Russia asks Central African Republic to replace Wagner with Moscow’s Africa Corps
Officials in theCentral African Republichave said that Russia has called on the country to replace the private Wagner mercenary group with Moscow's state-run Africa Corps and requested payment for further security services.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Italy approves $15.5 billion for world’s longest suspension bridge from mainland to Sicily
The Strait of Messina Bridge will be βthe biggest infrastructure project in the West,βTransport Minister Matteo Salvinitold a news conference in Rome, after an interministerial committee with oversight of strategic public investments approved the project.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Studies reveal hidden deaths and health problems connected to Maui and LA wildfires
Three new studies highlight the severe health impacts of recent wildfires on Maui and in Los Angeles.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Egypt’s foreign minister says the West’s response to Gaza suffering is shameful
Egypt's foreign minister has criticized the international response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called it shameful.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:What to know about chikungunya, the virus spreading in southern China
Chinese authorities have taken action to curb the spread of chikungunya, a virus causing fever and joint pain.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:5 soldiers shot at Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia, suspect in custody
A sergeant shot five soldiers Wednesday at one the countryβs largest Army bases before he was quickly tackled by other Fort Stewart troops, forcing a brief lockdown, officials said.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:CDC to restore overdose prevention funds Β
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story CDC to restore overdose prevention funds The Trump administration is restoring full funding for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program that provides grants to reduce and track drug overdoses, including fentanyl. (John Bazemore, Associated Press...
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Trump administration cannot reallocate billions meant for disaster mitigation, federal judge rules
Massachusetts and the other states that brought the lawsuit argued FEMA lacked the authority to end the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program and redirect more than $4 billion of its funding.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Texas AG attempts to expel Democrats who left state to block redistricting vote
In our news wrap Tuesday, the Texas Attorney General is ramping up pressure on Democrats who left the state to block a vote on a new congressional map, a central California wildfire exploded in size to nearly 130 square miles and the House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the Justice Department for files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:RFK Jr. pulls funding for vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses
The projects β 22 of them β are being led by some of the nationβs leading pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and Moderna to prevent flu, COVID-19 and H5N1 infections.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Israeli hostage shown in Hamas video is starved, tortured and ‘a broken man,’ cousin says
This weekend, Hamas released a haunting video of 24-year-old Evyatar David, an Israeli hostage abducted from the Nova Music Festival during the Oct. 7 attacks. In the video, David appears so emaciated and pale that his father said he didnβt recognize him. David's family is pleading for urgent international intervention. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Matan Eshet, a cousin of Evyatar David.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Violent crime drops by 4.5 percent in 2024: FBI data
Violent crime declined by 4.5 percent in 2024, according to an FBI report released Tuesday. The 2024 drop in violent crime follows a 3 percent drop the year before and continues a general downward trend seen since levels peaked during COVID. The latest data also shows a year-over-year decrease across all other major crime categories....
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Trump call ahead of Russia sanctions deadline 'productive': Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said that a call with President Trump ahead of a sanctions deadline for Russia was βproductive.β βA productive conversation with President Trump, with the key focus of course being ending the war. We are grateful to @POTUS for all efforts toward a just and lasting peace,β Zelensky said in...
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Can Trump deliver on his energy export promises? Expert weighs in
With new tariffs set to take effect on Friday, President Trump continued to battle and negotiate with several countries. He has said the new purchase of U.S. energy is a key to some of the biggest deals struck so far. But there are questions about whether these pledges will live up to the presidentβs claims. Stephanie Sy discussed more with David Goldwyn of Goldwyn Global Strategies.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:How Trump’s embrace of conspiracy theories kept the Epstein case in the spotlight
President Trump has a habit of courting unfounded conspiracies. That includes QAnon, the belief that some hidden figure in the government is explaining how Trump is waging a secret battle against dark, nefarious forces. His amplification of QAnon has also fueled speculation about the Jeffrey Epstein case. William Brangham discussed more with Will Sommer, author of βTrust the Plan."
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Overwhelmed and stressed: Mothers open up about worrying decline in mental health
The U.S. fertility rate hit another record low last year, with families having fewer children and a growing number of women opting out of motherhood altogether. A new large-scale study might offer some clarity. It shows U.S. mothers have seen a stark drop in their mental health. Stephanie Sy reports.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh faces political unrest and uncertainty a year after leader’s resignation
One year ago, a popular uprising in Bangladesh led to the deposal of its long-serving prime minister. It came as the country faces multiple long-term challenges related to climate change, public health and now, political instability and the threat of tariffs. In partnership with the Pulitzer Center, Fred de Sam Lazaro reports.
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