2026Talks

Fallout from the first Presidential debate continues. Advocates are upset by a recent Supreme Court ruling on homelessness and House Republicans plan to sue the Department of Justice.

Polls show a dead heat in the repeat race for the White House, the Supreme Court deals a major blow to federal agencies' ability to enforce rules, and GOP-led states clamp down on voter registration drives.

Ugly, imperfect produce destined for the landfill is being upcycled by a California candy company, a Texas volunteer uses his Navy training to map the gaps in broadband and Pennsylvania has a new commission tasked with reversing its shrinking rural population.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is to be a free man, Georgia law enforcement are training to prevent voter intimidation, and the nation's first publicly-funded religious charter school is ruled unconstitutional.

Charges against fake electors in Nevada are dismissed, Milwaukee officials get ready to expect the unexpected at the RNC convention, and the Justice Department says Alaska is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Former President Trump appeals to conservatives who want a national abortion ban. New data shows President Biden is fairing well with older voters. And Drag lobby day is bringing the queens to Capitol Hill, to press for LGBTQ protections.

A congresswoman celebrates Biden protections for mixed status families, Louisiana's Ten Commandments law faces an inevitable legal challenge, and a senator moves to repeal the strict 19th century anti-obscenity and anti-abortion Comstock Act.

Former President Donald Trump says he loves Milwaukee, civil rights groups reject designated protest zones for the RNC convention, and a New York Equal Rights Amendment is restored to the November ballot.

President Biden announces a path to citizenship for spouses of US citizens. Republicans vote to kill a bump stock ban, following a Supreme Court ruling and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls out the U.S. for withholding weapons.

The House passes the National Defense Authorization Act – with hard-right amendments. Political scientists say they worry that a second Trump presidency could break American democracy – while farmers say they are concerned about the Farm Bill.

The RNC kicks off its election integrity effort, Democrats sound a warning bell regarding conservatives' Project 2025, and Republicans suggest funding cuts to jurisdictions with legal cases against Trump.

The Supreme Court – for now – protects access to abortion drug mifepristone, while Senate Republicans block a bill protecting access to In-Vitro Fertilization. Wisconsin's Supreme Court bans mobile voting sites, and colleges are dealing with funding cuts as legislatures target diversity programs.

House Republicans vote to hold AG Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. The Senate battles it out over federal protections for in vitro fertilization. North Dakota becomes the first state to impose an age cutoff to run for Congress.

Secret recordings of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito reveal potential bias, Hunter Biden is convicted on federal gun charges, and more than twenty-million Americans lack immediate access to documents proving their citizenship.

Local election officials want better federal protection from threats and intimidation, Nevada says Native American reservations can vote electronically, and Wyoming's Secretary of State calls for the removal of ballot drop boxes.

Donald Trump holds a rally in the battleground state of Nevada. Centrist Benny Gantz resigns from the Israeli War Cabinet over what he criticizes as a lack of a plan for ending the Gaza war. And, third party candidates provide alternatives for those tired of the same old, same old.

President Biden and World War II veterans honor the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Fani Willis' prosecution of former president Trump is stalled. And, a college organization creates a space for Israeli and Palestinian students to talk about their differences.  

Former President Trump says his political rivals could face prosecution, Senate leaders say the U.S. is highly vulnerable to foreign election disinformation, and Arizona voters will decide if local police can arrest undocumented migrants.

President Biden signs an executive order aimed at limiting border crossings. Republicans consider legislative action in response to Trump's guilty verdict. And, Attorney General Merrick Garland defends the Justice Department.

House Republicans pursue unsubstantiated theories about the origins of COVID-19, President Biden's name will appear on Ohio's ballot, and critics say expanded school voucher programs undermine the separation of church and state.

Former President Trump says he would be "OK" if put under house arrest or is sent to jail. The White House unveils an advanced Gaza ceasefire plan. And voting rights advocates in Nevada aim to engage rural Latino voters.

Trump is convicted on all charges – a historic first, sure to roil the election. Biden slams Trump for January 6th to a Black audience. The Supreme Court sides with the NRA. And former FBI director Comey has regrets over Clinton's emails.  

Trump compares himself to Mother Teresa – saying even she couldn't beat his porn star hush-money charges. Election watchers dispel myths about non-citizen voting. And Jill Biden points out new guardrails in next month's presidential debate.

Actor Robert DeNiro joins Capitol Police officers to protest Donald Trump at his New York hush money trial, while both sides make closing arguments. And the Democratic party moves to make sure President Biden will be on the ballot in Ohio.

President Biden delivers a Memorial Day Address, former president Trump's hush money trial is poised for jury deliberations, and the Justice Department warns of threats to election officials.