2026Talks

Stacey Abrams spearheads Hot Call Summer, Black West Virginians feel betrayed by Joe Manchin, Biden's first overseas trip, the Keystone XL pipeline canceled, and a new Reveal investigation finds abuses of detained migrant children.

Leaked documents show the super-rich pay little in taxes; Biden cuts off infrastructure talks with Republicans; and a House hearing on the opioid epidemic gets heated.

The Vice President warns Central American migrants they will be turned away at the border, the U.S. recovers millions from the Colonial Pipeline hackers, and voters in two states pick their candidates for governor.

Trump calls on China to pay COVID-19 reparations, the Energy Secretary tours West Virginia, Cities push to cut student loan debt, Kamala Harris departs for Latin America, and President Biden says unemployment is below 6 percent, for the first time in the pandemic.

Democrats call for an end to the filibuster to pass gun safety measures, the federal government steps up investments in broadband for tribal nations, and the U.S. prepares to distribute COVID-19 vaccines worldwide.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed migration in Costa Rica, NASA prepares to launch the Webb telescope, and Biden announces plans for a month-long vaccination campaign.

A new plan to narrow the racial wealth gap, Biden commemorates a dark moment in American history; and McConnell mocks calls to defund the police.

Continued 2020 election denials threaten democracy, one analyst claims, disability advocates fight Georgia's new voting law, and immigration groups say Biden's budget misses the mark.

Hunger continues to affect military families and veterans, President Biden speaks at a Memorial Day weekend ceremony in Delaware, and Texas lawmakers pass a restrictive voting bill after an all-night debate.

A Senate vote on a January 6th commission; infrastructure negotiations expected to continue next week; and President Biden set to unveil a historic budget plan.

Jon Stewart supports legislation for veterans subjected to toxic exposure, the Senate looks at COVID-19 relief for small businesses and the National Park system, and the Secretary of State speaks in the Middle East.

A journey for justice in the name of George Floyd; the first Black woman will head up civil rights at the DOJ; and 50% of American adults are now fully vaccinated.

Advocates push for police reform one year after George Floyd's death, Congress hears about the impact of voter ID on minority voters; and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to hold big tech accountable.

Local officials get creative to boost vaccinations, the White House negotiates on infrastructure, Benzene emissions are worsening, and two county jails are under scrutiny for immigrant abuses.

Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire; Senators review plans to withdraw from Afghanistan; and razor-thin passage of a Capitol Police funding bill.

The oldest survivor of the Tulsa race massacre testifies, Biden gives a commencement address at the Coast Guard Academy, lawmakers debate a Jan. 6 commission and hear about gaps in the U.S. medical supply chain.

Anti-Hate Crime bill sent to Biden; GOP opposition lingers on Jan. 6 commission; Biden takes a test drive; and House members clash on masks.

The White House responds to Middle East violence, the Supreme Court agrees to hear a case that could upend Roe v. Wade, and COVID-19 cases are down in all 50 states as the push for global vaccinations continues.

On Tax Day, President Biden's budget goals show funding shifts toward domestic priorities, divides remain over the 2020 election, and the president talks to Middle East leaders amid violence.

The vaccinated can ditch their masks; Biden says fuel shortages are only temporary  and Republicans press an end to federal pandemic employment payments.

Republicans oust Liz Cheney from her leadership role, Dr. Anthony Fauci urges more vaccinations, NAACP leaders voice support for voting rights legislation, and Nancy Pelsoi is optimistic about the infrastructure bill.

Senators Schumer and McConnell duel over voting reforms, the GOP divide over Trump could widen, and a pipeline hack spurs cybersecurity concerns.

Janet Yellen says the April jobs report shows more progress is needed, the Capitol police IG calls for more counterintelligence to protect Congress, and a committee considers authorizing COVID-19 vaccines for adolescents.

Laura Rosbrow-Telem (@lrosbrow) hosts her last newscast, focused on the policies most parents want, with thoughts from @ChildCareAware Policy Chief Mario Cordona, and you'll hear Laura's son.

President Biden talks hurricane aid in Louisiana, Vice President Harris visits Rhode Island, Defense officials talk about clamping down on domestic extremism in the ranks, plus plans for the nation's withdrawal from Afghanistan. And the pandemic slows delivery of Census data.