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Today on the show, we'll discuss Joe Manchin siding with his own party for a change, President Biden says we're not in a recession, we'll get an update from Ukraine with Peter Zalmayev, and Kim Ashley is here with "Good Vibes".
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Another interest rate hike is on the way, Senator Joe Manchin sides with his own party for a change, and Nancy Pelosi is heading to Taiwan. Plus, questions and answers with Greg McBride of BankRate.com on the fed rate hike.
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Hot weather continues to plague the continental U.S., Uvalde police officers who were on scene at the mass shooting but did little to stop it might all be facing investigations now, and on the same day, former president Donald Trump and former VP Mike Pence spoke in Washington.
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The battle over abortion access heads to Indiana, a woman with a gun is gunned down at an airport in Dallas, wildfires continue to cause havoc in California, and President Biden speaks out against former President Trump's inaction on January 6th.
Plus, we have a very special treat - the great Jamie Lee Curtis joins us to talk about the final installment of the Halloween franchise, coming soon.
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Will the January 6th committee lead to charges being filed against former President Trump? Speaking of - he'll be back in DC this week for the first time since leaving the White House. And what do we need to know about Monkeypox? That's all here for you on First Light.
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The January 6th committee meets again and shows evidence of what former President Trump did (or didn't do) during the riot at the Capitol, Congress makes a move to guarantee the availability of contraceptives, and we'll get some "Good Vibes" with Kim Ashley.
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A heat wave has taken over the continental United States as President Biden considers declaring a climate emergency, and things are heating up in the U.S. Senate over protecting the sanctity of elections.
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Lawmakers arrested for marching for abortion rights, Steve Bannon's trial gets underway in Washington, as does the sentencing trial for the Parkland shooter. And just how hot is it here in the United States and Europe? We'll get into all of that here this morning. We'll also go to London to talk with Jennifer Hassan of the Washington Post to find out how the UK is dealing with record high temperatures.
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Shootings are the theme of the day, with updates from Uvalde, Indiana, and sentencing underway in Parkland. We'll also talk about what was or wasn't accomplished during President Biden's trip to the middle east with Ishaan Tharoor of the Washington Post.
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A good guy with a gun kills a bad guy with a gun at a mall, a report shows hundreds of good guys with guns couldn't stop a bad guy with a gun in Uvalde, and a Texas Senator suggests states should decide whether gay marriage should be allowed.
Plus, we'll find out why the U.S. could be at risk of "nuclear blackmail", and Kim Ashley is with us to tell us "What's Trending".
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President Biden continues his overseas trip with a visit to Saudi Arabia, Kim Ashley shares some "Good Vibes" with us, and we'll learn why Democrats may be losing the Latino vote, as TheHill.com's Rafael Bernal joins us.
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Inflation, year-to-year, is even higher than we thought. President Biden begins his trip overseas in Israel. And charges have been filed against a man accused of raping a 10-year-old girl that became the focus of the national conversation on abortion.
We'll get more insight on the inflation numbers with BankRate.com's Mark Hamrick. And we'll explore the on-again-off-again policy of the United States Army requiring recruits to be high school graduates, as Davis Winkie of MilitaryTimes.com joins us.
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Video showing what Uvalde police didn't do as a man gunned down teachers and children have outraged an already hurting community. The January 6th committee says Donald Trump tried to contact one of their witnesses and they've referred the incident to the Justice Department. And we'll learn why 2022 has seen so many employees attempting to unionize, as the Wall Street Journal's David Harrison joins us.
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The United States is accusing Iran of helping Russia in their invasion of Ukraine and another January 6th committee hearing is on the horizon.
Plus, we'll find out what went wrong with Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter as we're joined by Kali Hays, Senior Tech Reporter at Insider.com.
And we'll learn more about the image NASA has released from the James Webb Telescope when Ars Technica's Senior Space Editor Eric Berger joins us.
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It’s going to be a busy week for the House committee investigating the January 6th riot at the Capitol, President Biden mulls executive action to protect access to abortions, and we find out what's trending with Kim Ashley.
Plus, we'll talk with Vanderbilt University's Dr. William Schaffner to find out how many more COVID-19 vaccines we might have in our future.
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is shot, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is resigning, and WNBA star Brittney Griner plead guilty to charges in Russia.
We'll also get some good vibes from Kim Ashley, and head to London to talk about what happens next in the UK with Max Colchester of the Wall Street Journal.
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An initial court hearing was held yesterday for the alleged gunman in the 'Fourth of July' parade shooting outside Chicago, Mississippi's last remaining abortion clinic has closed its doors, and President Biden tells the working class that he's on their side.
Plus, we'll preview a potential De Santis vs Newsom battle for the presidency with Politico Florida's Gary Fineout.
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Another victim in the Independence Day killings at a Chicago area parade has died, Mississippi’s ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy is in the spotlight, and pressure is mounting for President Biden to do something to bring WNBA star Brittney Griner home from Russia. We'll dig into that topic with Insider.com sports reporter Meredith Cash, plus Kevin Carr has "Second Chance Home Cinema", and an environmental protection law cast aside by the Trump administration is being reinstated.
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At least 6 people are dead and 30 injured after a gunman opened fire on a 'Fourth of July' parade outside Chicago. And as the country dealt with more gun violence, inflation worries, and the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade, President Biden sought to rally Americans. These stories, covered today on First Light, along with information on how airlines handled July 4th holiday travel with USA Today travel reporter Zach Wichter.
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Demonstrations abound in Akron after a police shooting of an unarmed Black man, the airline industry is being tested this 4th of July, and the last World War II Medal of Honor recipient will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol. Plus, Kim Ashley is here to tell us "What's Trending", and we'll talk airline travel with Ethan Klapper of ThePointsGuy.com.
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Legal battles wage in lower courts over abortion bans, President Biden wants to sidestep the filibuster to codify Roe vs Wade, and the Supreme Court is making harder for the EPA to do what the EPA does. Plus, we'll have "Good Vibes" with Kim Ashley, Kevin Carr will tell us about the latest Minions movie, and a special treat - country music star Mickey Guyton is with us to preview Monday's "A Capitol Fourth" on PBS.
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Supreme Court Justice Steven Breyer officially retires today, R. Kelly has been sentenced, and the death toll rises to 53 in the discovery of migrant bodies inside a tractor trailer in Texas.
Plus, we'll talk 4th of July travel with AAA's Andrew Gross.
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A surprise January 6th Committee hearing was held yesterday on Capitol Hill and the death toll in San Antonio where dozens of illegal immigrants were trapped in a sweltering 18-wheeler is growing. Kevin Carr tells us what's new in streaming, and we'll talk about an important Supreme Court case coming up this fall concerning voting rights with Kathay Feng of Common Cause. Plus, we'll dig deeper into Tuesday's shocking testimony at the January 6th Committee hearing with Nicholas Wu of Politico.
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The Supreme Court is ruling in favor of a Washington state high school football coach who prayed on the field. Ukrainian officials say more than a dozen people were killed in a Russian airstrike on a Ukrainian shopping mall. And Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson will soon learn what type of suspension he'll be facing. USA Today's John Fritze and Brent Schrotenboer join us.
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America is reacting to the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs Wade. We have it covered from several different angles, including conversations with Insider.com's Mia De Graaf on living in a post-Roe world, and with Georgetown University professor Lawrence Gostin, on other landmark decisions the court could be overturning. Plus, Kim Ashley tells us what's trending and we'll get an update on President Biden's trip to Europe.
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On the same day the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark gun ruling, Congress went in the opposite direction. The January 6th Committee focused on President Trump's alleged plan to use the DOJ to help overturn the election. We have a little more conversation with Kevin Carr as he tells us his thoughts on the new movie, "Elvis". And Kim Ashley is here to spread some good vibes.
Plus, we'll talk about the Supreme Court's gun ruling with Mark Sherman of the Associated Press.
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President Biden is calling on congress to suspend the federal gas tax. The Federal Reserve Chair tells lawmakers recession is possible. And NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell appeared on Capitol Hill taking questions about what some call a toxic work environment within the Washington Commanders organization.
Plus, Kevin Carr tells us about a new thriller called "The Black Phone", and we'll talk about the FDA's efforts to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes with the Wall Street Journal's Jennifer Maloney.
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The top law enforcement officer in Texas is shedding light on the police response to last month's elementary school massacre in Uvalde. Senators have reached a bipartisan deal on new gun control legislation. And republican state election officials in Arizona and Georgia both testified before the January 6 Committee on Tuesday. We'll have all of that for you, plus we'll dig deeper into that new gun legislation with Alexander Bolton of The Hill.
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President Biden is considering a gas tax holiday to help alleviate pain at the pump. Wildfires continue to burn in two different states - one caused by lightning, the other caused by man. And the airline industry is struggling to keep up with summer travel demand.
Plus, we'll talk to journalist Peter Zalmayev in Kyiv to learn how Ukrainians are settling into their country being occupied by Russia.
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More televised hearings are scheduled for this week in the U.S. house committee investigation into the January 6th riot. Correspondent Clayton Neville tells us we're approaching the mid-way point in a series of summer hearings.
COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children under five years old. John Stolnis reports on what led to the approval.
The Biden administration is doubling down on a central message about inflation and recession. Correspondent Linda Kenyon reports on that for us.
Kim Ashley is here to tell us "What's Trending?
And we'll learn more about missing Americans in Ukraine as Chris Kenning of USA Today joins us.
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As the Fed addresses inflation with sharp interest rate hikes, Clayton Neville reports that President Biden is holding out hope.
FIFA announced the 16 North American cities that will play host to the 2026 World Cup. John Stolnis has the list for us.
The committee investigating the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol illustrated Thursday just how close the country came to a constitutional crisis. Linda Kenyon reports on that from Capitol Hill.
And we'll find out what's happening in Montana with record rainfall and flooding causing potentially permanent damage to Yellowstone National Park. John Hendricks of KGEZ in Kalispell, MT joins us.
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Inflation has led the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at the fastest pace in nearly 30 years. Correspondent Linda Kenyon reports on that for us, and later we'll talk with Mark Hamrick of BankRate.com to find out what it all means.
The white gunman who police say killed 10 black people inside a Buffalo, New York grocery store last month is facing federal hate crime charges. Correspondent Clayton Neville says the death penalty could be on the table.
The White House is putting pressure on American oil producers to do more to reduce gas prices. John Stolnis has the details.
If you're thinking about taking the kids to see Lightyear this weekend, you'll want to hear Kevin Carr's take on it.
And the COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 cleared another hurdle. Kim Ashley is with us to talk about it.
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We have your primary election results in Nevada, South Carolina, and North Dakota. Zach Montellaro of Politico joins us to go through the numbers. And later, we talk to Mike Porcaro from First Light affiliate News Radio 650 KENI in Anchorage, Alaska about Sarah Palin's run for Congress, after she cleared a major hurdle this week.
The U.S. Senate appears to be making progress on potential gun reform legislation in the wake of recent mass shootings. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.
The State Department has responded to a Russian court extending WNBA star Brittany Griner's detention. John Stolnis has the latest.
President Biden spent Tuesday in Philadelphia trying to reset the terms of the debate on the economy. Pamela Furr brings us more on his speech at the AFL-CIO convention.
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We got some troubling news from Wall Street on Monday. Justin Baer of the Wall Street Journal joins us to talk about it.
The first of two televised hearings this week is in the books for the January 6th House Select Committee. Correspondent Clayton Neville tells us yesterday's testimony painted a picture of separation between two groups of President Trump's closest advisers. And later in the show, we'll dig deeper into this with Joey Garrison of USA Today.
Is North Korea preparing for another nuclear test? Correspondent John Stolnis has the details on that possibility.
Kevin Carr tells us all about AMC's new offering, "Dark Winds".
A bipartisan effort to pass gun control legislation continues to gain momentum on Capitol Hill. Correspondent Linda Kenyon reports on that for us.
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It’s a major milestone in the effort to tackle gun violence in America. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has that story for us.
Another Congressional hearing looking into the January 6th Capitol riot is set for later this morning. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the preview.
A group of Idaho white supremacists were arrested before they could cause any trouble at a local gay pride event. John Stolnis provides the details.
There's nothing like a "Block Party" in the summertime. Kevin Carr reviews this new film for us.
Kim Ashley is here as well to tell us "What's Trending".
And we'll talk with BankRate.com's Greg McBride about the newest inflation numbers and what they mean for the future.
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The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump Thursday night, saying the assault was hardly spontaneous but an “attempted coup” and a direct result of the defeated president’s effort to overturn the 2020 election. Clayton Neville reports on that for us.
The House approved a “red flag” bill Thursday that would allow families, police and others to ask federal courts to order the removal of firearms from people at extreme risk of harming themselves or others. Linda Kenyon has the details.
Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson launched tee shots in the Saudi-funded golf league on Thursday, and it wasn’t long before the PGA Tour said its players who took part were no longer welcome, even if they already had resigned. John Stolnis is following this, he'll give us the latest.
The big movie coming out this weekend is decidedly...Jurassic. Kevin Carr offers his take on the latest in the Jurassic World franchise.
And we'll find out what went on this week in Los Angeles as President Biden met with other leaders of the Americas, as Jim Roope joins us.
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On the same day a U.S. House Committee heard emotional testimony from survivors and families of victims in recent mass shootings, the House took action on a gun safety measure. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details.
A California man carrying a gun, a knife and zip ties was arrested Wednesday near Brett Kavanaugh’s house in Maryland after threatening to kill the supreme court justice. Pamela Furr fills us in on that.
President Biden is in Los Angeles for a summit of Latin American countries, more notable by who's not there than who is. John Stolnis explains.
Another week, another new release from Marvel. Kevin Carr is with us to review Ms. Marvel.
And we'll preview Thursday's primetime hearing by the committee investigation the January 6th riot at the Capitol as Politico's Nicholas Wu joins us.
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As lawmakers continue to negotiate potential legislation surrounding recent mass shootings, Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that the families of victims in those killings are pleading for more to be done.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen faced a grilling on Capitol Hill over inflation. Correspondent John Stolnis has the recap for us.
Kim Ashley is here as well to tell us all about why Matthew McConaughey was at the White House on Tuesday. Hint: It involves a desire for new gun legislation.
We'll talk over some primary election results, including in Iowa where Chuck Grassley won his party's nomination for Senate re-election. Robin Opsahl of the Iowa Capital Dispatch joins us for that.
And DHS is out with a new warning - extremism in America is likely to increase through the summer. Why? Ben Fox covers national security for the Associated Press. He'll explain.
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It's primary election day in 7 states here in the US. Clayton Neville has the preview for us, plus we'll talk New Jersey specifically with Dustin Racioppi of NorthJersey.com and the Bergen County Record.
New York State has signed into law tougher gun legislation. John Stolnis fills us in on that.
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan is getting a special honor. Kim Ashley will tell us all about it.
And we'll spend some time talking Summer Blockbuster Movies with Kevin Carr.
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Gunfire from several shooters killed three people and wounded at least 11 others in a popular Philadelphia entertainment district late Saturday night, authorities said. John Stolnis reports on the latest mass shooting in America, while Clayton Neville reports progress is being made on Capitol Hill to help the problem.
President Biden seems poised to forgive up to $10,000 worth of student loan debt to many Americans. Ayelet Sheffey of Insider joins us to tell us what we need to know about what's coming.
And it's primary week in California. David Siders of Politico is covering a handful of interesting races in the Golden State. He'll chat with Michael about that.
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Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma have revealed a potential motive in Wednesday's shooting inside a medical building that left five people, including the shooter, dead. It's one of several recent mass shootings in the U-S, and correspondent Clayton Neville says President Biden is demanding urgency in the Senate to better protect American kids.
The White House COVID-19 response coordinator says parents will soon be able to get children 5 and under vaccinated. Correspondent John Stolnis reports.
President Biden has called on Congress to “Do Something” about gun violence in America. So what is it doing? Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the answer.
Plus, we'll find out why congress wants to talk to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder as we chat with Michael Schaffer of Politico.
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A gunman carrying a rifle and a handgun killed four people Wednesday at a Tulsa medical building on a hospital campus, police said, the latest in a series of deadly mass shootings across the country in recent weeks. Clayton Neville brings us up to speed on yet another mass shooting in America.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he was not briefed on the prospect of nationwide shortages of infant formula for about two months, and he acknowledged the strain on families as his administration struggles to address the situation. John Stolnis recaps the meeting the president held with CEOs of baby formula manufacturers.
Canada has put a freeze on the sale of all handguns. What led them to this decision? Amanda Coletta of the Washington Post joins us to share her reporting.
The verdict is in for the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation lawsuit. Kim Ashley joins the show to talk about it.
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On Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of mourners turned out for the funeral Mass for Amerie Jo Garza, a smiling fourth-grader who was killed a week ago when 18-year-old Salvador Ramos stormed into her Uvalde, Texas elementary school and opened fire on her classroom. Meantime, the local police in Uvalde is no longer cooperating with the state police in the investigation into their response to the shooting. Clayton Neville catches us all up on that.
President Joe Biden praised New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday for her success in curbing domestic extremism and guns as he tries to persuade a reluctant Congress to tighten gun laws in the aftermath of horrific mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York. Linda Kenyon has that story.
Focused on relentlessly rising prices, President Joe Biden plotted inflation-fighting strategy Tuesday with the chairman of the Federal Reserve, with the fate of the economy and his own political prospects increasingly dependent on the actions of the government’s central bank. John Stolnis has the latest.
K-Pop sensation BTS visited the White House on Tuesday to talk with President Joe Biden about combating the rise in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans — bringing superstar sizzle to an otherwise sad and scary topic. Kim Ashely explains why that's such a big deal.
Plus, we'll talk Supreme Court news with John Fritze of USA Today and Dan McLaughlin of National Review.
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In Uvalde, Texas, even those who didn’t lose their own child lost someone -- their best friend, the little boy down the road who dribbled his basketball in the driveway, the kid who stood on the curb, backpack in hand, waiting for the bus. Correspondent Clayton Neville takes a look at the lives lost.
European Union leaders agreed Monday to embargo most Russian oil imports into the bloc by year-end as part of new sanctions on Moscow worked out at a summit focused on helping Ukraine with a long-delayed package of new financial support. John Stolnis reports on that for us.
Jim Roope will tell us where water restrictions are in place in the western United States, Kim Ashley reports on what was a hectic holiday travel weekend, and Kevin Carr will tell us if the force is with the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney Plus.
Alexander Bolton of TheHill.com joins Michael Toscano to talk about the possibility of new gun legislation on Capitol Hill. And how do you talk to your kids about these mass shootings? Heidi Borst wrote about that for Insider.com. She'll join us to offer some insight.
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The man who gunned down school children and teachers at a Texas Elementary School spent over an hour inside of the school. Why? Those questions are mounting as Clayton Neville reports on that for us.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says China may pose a greater long-term threat to global order than Russia! Correspondent Linda Kenyon has that story.
Hollywood mourns the untimely death of actor Ray Liotta. Jim Roope takes a look at his life and career.
We'll preview Memorial Day travel for you with Andrew Gross of Triple A.
And we'll preview Sunday night's Memorial Day special from the US Capitol with renowned actor Joe Mantegna, spending some time with us.
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The grieving continues in Uvalde, Texas. Clayton Neville reports on the latest, and we'll talk to Eva Ruth Moravec of the Washington Post, who spent time there talking to community members.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday to improve accountability in policing —a meaningful but limited action on the second anniversary of George Floyd’s death that reflected the challenges in addressing racism, excessive use of force and public safety when Congress is deadlocked on stronger measures. John Stolnis recaps that.
Are you heading to the theatres to see Top Gun: Maverick? Kevin Carr offers us his take on the new Tom Cruise movie.
And we'll find out how we can help a veteran in need today.
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An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 19 children as he went from classroom to classroom, officials said, in the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade and the latest gruesome moment for a country scarred by a string of massacres. The attacker was killed by law enforcement. Clayton Neville covers this tragic story for us.
Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia easily dispatched Donald Trump’s hand-picked challenger on Tuesday in a Republican primary that demonstrated the limits of the former president and his conspiracy-fueled politics in a critical swing state. John Stolnis has the story on that, plus we'll go through other primary results from Tuesday.
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Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota, and Texas are holding elections today. We'll preview it all for you with Clayton Neville, and we'll take a close look at Alabama with AL.com political reporter John Sharp.
And what's the deal with monkeypox? Jim Roope reports on that for us, and we'll get more information from April Kapu, the president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
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First Light for Monday, May 23, 2022.
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The Senate has whisked a $40 billion package of military, economic and food aid for Ukraine and U.S. allies to final congressional approval, putting a bipartisan stamp on America’s biggest commitment yet to turning Russia’s invasion into a painful quagmire for Moscow. Clayton Neville reports.
The head of the Food and Drug Administration told lawmakers Thursday that a shuttered baby formula factory could be up and running as soon as next week, though he sidestepped questions about whether his agency should have intervened earlier to address problems at the plant that have triggered the national shortage. John Stolnis has details.
Downton Abbey: A New Era is the latest installment in the fabled series. Kevin Carr has a review for us.
A grassroots effort called Greater Idaho - a group of Oregonians who want to become part of their neighboring state, had some important items on the ballot this week. We'll talk to Mike McCarter who heads up the organization.
And we'll talk solutions for the housing crisis with Congressman Adrian Smith, a Republican from Nebraska.
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The United States struggled Wednesday to get clarity from Turkey over the severity of its opposition to Finland and Sweden joining NATO, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took an increasingly tough line against their membership bids. Clayton Neville reports on that.
COVID-19 cases are increasing in the United States — and could get even worse over the coming months, federal health officials warned Wednesday in urging areas hardest hit to consider reissuing calls for indoor masking. John Stolnis recaps that for us.
Kids ages 5-11 are about to get the OK for another COVID-19 booster shot. Hilary Brueck covers health for Insider.com. She joins us to discuss.
The person hired to run the Department of Homeland Security’s newly created disinformation board has resigned after the department paused the board. We get caught up on that story as we talk to the AP's Nomaan Merchant.
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First-term U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn lost his Republican primary race Tuesday to state Sen. Chuck Edwards, after the pro-Donald Trump firebrand’s personal and political blunders translated into voter unhappiness. Clayton Neville joins us to go over this and other results from Tuesday's primary in Pennsylvania, Oregon, Idaho, and Kentucky.
President Joe Biden mourned with Buffalo’s grieving families on Tuesday, then exhorted the nation to reject what he angrily labeled the poison of white supremacy. Linda Kenyon reports on that for us.
Under fire from parents and politicians, President Joe Biden’s administration announced steps Monday to ease a nationwide shortage of baby formula, including reopening the largest domestic manufacturing plant and increasing imports from overseas. John Stolnis has the details.
Kevin Carr chimes in with his weekly look at what's new on streaming.
Whatever or whoever they are, they’re still out there. U.S. intelligence is after them, but we still don't know a lot about UFOs. Bryan Bender of Politico joins us to recap a unique hearing on Capitol Hill.
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They were caregivers and protectors and helpers, running an errand or doing a favor or finishing out a shift, when their paths crossed with a young man driven by racism and hatred and inane theories. In a flash, the ordinariness of their day was broken at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, where in and around the supermarket’s aisles, a symbol of the mundane was transformed to a scene of mass murder. John Stolnis remembers the victims of this terrible tragedy.
Kevin Carr gives us his thoughts on the new Netflix offering, "Senior Year'.
The outcomes of House primary contests held in Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon and Pennsylvania are not likely to offer hints of which party will control the chamber next year. But they will offer insight about the direction in which each party is headed after two years of unified Democratic control of Washington. Clayton Neville has the preview. And we'll talk about Kentucky specifically with Louisville Courier-Journal political reporter Morgan Watkins.
And how will Vladimir Putin react to Sweden and Finland joining NATO? Professor Peter Rutland, an expert in Russian politics from Connecticut Wesleyan University, joins us to offer his expertise.
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On Saturday afternoon, a white gunman in military gear attacked shoppers and workers at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, killing 10 people and wounding three others. Most of the victims were Black. Clayton Neville files a report on this for us. Later in the show, we'll talk to Steve Watson, who has been covering this story for the Buffalo News.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and a delegation of GOP senators met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv during an unannounced visit Saturday, delivering the latest show of American solidarity with the country at war with Russia. Linda Kenyon recaps the visit.
Finland’s government declared a “new era” is underway as it inches closer to seeking NATO membership, hours before Sweden’s governing party on Sunday backed a plan to join the trans-Atlantic alliance amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. John Stolnis has that for us.
Kevin Carr takes a look at the reboot of the classic comedy series, "Kids in the Hall".
And we'll preview Tuesday's North Carolina primaries with Jeff Tiberii, host of the WUNC Politics Podcast.
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A House panel issued subpoenas Thursday to House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and four other GOP lawmakers in its probe into the violent Jan. 6 insurrection, an extraordinary step that has little precedent and is certain to further inflame partisan tensions over the 2021 attack. Clayton Neville reports.
President Joe Biden appealed to world leaders at a COVID-19 summit Thursday to reenergize a lagging international commitment to attacking the virus as he led the U.S. in marking the “tragic milestone” of 1 million deaths in America. He ordered flags lowered to half-staff and warned against complacency around the globe. John Stolnis has that for us.
Kevin Carr gives us his take on the remake of "Firestarter".
Jerry Konter of the National Association of Home Builders tells us how supply chain issues are causing trouble for the home building industry.
And Meredith McGraw of Politico joins us to talk about a game of political chicken - who will announce their 2024 presidential candidacy first? Donald Trump or Joe Biden?
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The Senate fell far short Wednesday in a rushed effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access as federal law, blocked by a Republican filibuster in a blunt display of the nation’s partisan divide over the landmark court decision and the limits of legislative action. Capitol Hill reporter Linda Kenyon joins us to discuss.
Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because supply disruptions and a massive safety recall have swept many leading brands off store shelves. Insider.com's Parenting & Health reporter Conz Preti joins us to talk about what parents should, and more importantly, should NOT do to deal with the shortage.
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Gas prices have hit a record high in the United States. Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.com joins us to talk about it.
Another thing going up - healthcare costs. Melanie Evans of the Wall Street Journal reports it's partially because of a big wage increase for nurses. She'll take us through her reporting on that.
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A former Alabama jail official on the run with a murder suspect she was accused of helping escape shot and killed herself Monday as authorities caught up with the pair after more than a week of searching, officials said. The man she fled with surrendered.
With no major new battlefield successes to boast about, Russian President Vladimir Putin marked his country’s biggest patriotic holiday without even uttering the word “Ukraine.”
Schoolchildren in a northern New Mexico community that had been threatened by a wildfire were expected to resume in-person classes Tuesday while residents on the fire’s northern edges remained under evacuation orders.
President Joe Biden announced Monday that 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to people with low incomes, a program that could effectively make tens of millions of households eligible for free service through an already existing federal subsidy.
Nebraska voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in primaries for governor and the House of Representatives. Grant Schulte of the Associated Press joins us for a preview.
There’s a good chance that Americans’ total credit card balances will soon reach a new record high, marking a sharp reversal from the steep drop in 2020 and early 2021. We'll find out why when we talk to Ted Rossman of BankRate.com.
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Rents and housing prices are increasing. We'll talk with Rent.com's Brian Carberry to find out why.
According to experts, the next battle over access to abortion will involve pills. Pam Belluck wrote about this for the New York Times. She joins us to talk about it.
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An Alabama sheriff said Wednesday that a jail official visited a murder suspect in prison before helping him escape last week and that her actions suggest their plan had been in the works for some time. John Stolnis offers the latest on this fascinating story.
Ukrainian fighters battling Russian forces in the tunnels beneath Mariupol’s immense steel plant refused to surrender in the face of relentless attacks, with the wife of one commander saying they had vowed to “stand till the end.” Clayton Neville reports on this for us.
The Senate will vote next week on legislation that would codify abortion rights into federal law as Democrats mount their response to the Supreme Court’s leaked draft decision that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. Linda Kenyon checks in from Capitol Hill to bring the details.
For the past year, America’s job market has run like a well-engineered machine, adding an impressive average of 540,000 workers a month despite a punishing inflation rate, Russia’s ruinous war against Ukraine, a still-risky pandemic, jittery financial markets and the prospect of much higher borrowing costs. CNBC's Jessica Ettinger stops by to preview "Jobs Friday".
There is little credible information about the new Disinformation Governance Board. And that has made it an instant target for criticism. We'll talk to the reporter who broke the story of the board's existence - Politico's Daniel Lippman.
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The Federal Reserve raised its key rate by a sizable half-point, accelerating its drive to tame surging inflation. John Stolnis reports on that for us, and later in the show we'll talk to BankRate.com's Greg McBride to find out what this means for you.
Oklahoma joined Texas this week to form a region that parts of a nation divided over abortion care might look like if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down its landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. Clayton Neville fills us in on that.
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In breaking news of a Supreme Court draft opinion that would strike down 50 years of abortion policy, Politico’s most impactful moment also put the news organization squarely in the middle of one of society’s most contentious issues. Clayton Neville reports on that, and we'll talk with Ryan Barber of Insider.com to find out what, if any, legal ramifications may be headed towards the guilty party.
“Hillbilly Elegy” author JD Vance won Ohio’s contentious and hyper-competitive GOP Senate primary on Tuesday, buoyed by Donald Trump’s endorsement in a race that was an early test of the former president’s hold on his party as the midterm season kicks into high gear. John Stolnis has the latest.
And we'll dig into this mystery in the desert - a body, found in a barrel in drought stricken Lake Mead in Nevada. Jim Roope joins us to discuss.
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A draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a Politico report released Monday. We'll get all the information you're looking for on this from John Fritze, Supreme Court reporter for USA Today.
Russia plans to annex much of eastern Ukraine later this month, a senior U.S. official warned, and the Mariupol steel mill that is the city’s last stronghold of resistance came under renewed assault a day after the first evacuation of civilians from the plant. Clayton Neville has the latest on that.
Authorities on Monday continued the hunt for an “extremely dangerous” murder suspect and issued an arrest warrant for the Alabama jail official they now believe helped him escape. John Stolnis is in with details on this story.
And Amazon workers in Staten Island, NY voted down the opportunity to form a union. Chris Mills Rodrigo from The Hill joins us to explain why.
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More steep losses for technology stocks pushed the S&P 500 down 3.6% on Wall Street Friday. What is Wall Street trying to tell us? Jessica Ettinger of CNBC joins us to talk about it.
Ukrainian civilians holed up inside a steel plant in Mariupol under siege by Russian forces nearly two months began evacuating over the weekend and people sheltering elsewhere in the city were to leave Monday, local officials said. Clayton Neville has the latest on that.
The U.S. Marshals Service said Sunday that it is offering up to $10,000 for information about an escaped inmate and a “missing and endangered” correctional officer who disappeared Friday after the two left a jail in north Alabama. John Stolnis brings us the details.
And we'll learn more about Tuesday's primary in Ohio as Zach Montellaro of Politico joins us.
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Russian attacks in Ukraine were widespread across the country yesterday despite a renewed focused in the east. Correspondent Clayton Neville says that as war rages, European countries continue to distance themselves from the Kremlin.
President Biden is asking Congress for another funding package to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story.
A water emergency in Southern California as the region faces a drought. Correspondent Jim Roope reports.
Then Michael speaks with Eric Mock about providing aid to the Ukrainian people, and Jeff Stein about the Democratic Party's ongoing struggle with one of their own members.
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While war rages in the Donbas of Ukraine, two Eastern European countries are accusing the Kremlin of blackmail. Clayton Neville says the accusations came on the same day a U-S Marine Veteran was released from a Russian prison
Is COVID-19 still a pandemic or not? John Stolnis Has the latest on some interesting comments made the last two days by the nation's top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci.
We also speak with Linda Kenyon about House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy finding himself in hot water, and Dr. John Wong about new recommendations for when to use Aspirin to help prevent a heart attack.
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The U.S. defense chief urged Ukraine’s allies to “move at the speed of war” to get more and heavier weapons to Kyiv as Russian forces rained fire on eastern and southern Ukraine amid new fears the fighting could spill over the country’s borders. Clayton Neville offers an update on that.
Three out of every 5 people in the U.S. now have antibodies from a previous Covid-19 infection with the proportion even higher among children, demonstrating how widespread the virus was during the winter omicron surge, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. John Stolnis breaks down those numbers for us.
We continue our conversation with Maya King of the New York Times, this time highlighting the Georgia Senate race.
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The Biden administration is seeking the Supreme Court’s go-ahead to end a controversial Trump-era immigration program that forces some people seeking asylum in the U.S. to wait in Mexico for their hearings. Clayton Neville reports on that for us.
A coach who crosses himself before a game. A teacher who reads the Bible aloud before the bell rings. A coach who hosts an after-school Christian youth group in his home. Supreme Court justices discussed all those hypothetical scenarios Monday while hearing arguments about a former public high school football coach from Washington state who wanted to kneel and pray on the field after games. John Stolnis has details.
We'll also spend some time talking about the race for the governor's mansion in Georgia with Maya King of the New York Times.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stands to be the next owner of Twitter, having pledged roughly $44 billion to buy the social platform and take it private. What does this mean for the platform? We'll talk to Chris Mills Rodrigo, who covers tech policy for The Hill.
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Top American officials promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hundreds of millions of dollars in new aid during the highest-level U.S. visit to Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion two months earlier. We get the latest from Clayton Neville.
French President Emmanuel Macron comfortably won a second term Sunday. John Stolnis reports on that.
Almost everyone agrees it should not require two trips to the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the case of a high school football coach who wants to pray at the 50-yard line. Washington Post reporter Robert Barnes joins us to tell that story.
The European Union approved new legislation that would pressure big tech giants like Meta, Google and Twitter to enforce illegal content on their platforms or potentially risk paying billions in fines. Terry Collins of USA Today is back with us to explain how that could affect how we consume social media here in the US.
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New satellite images show what appear to be mass graves near Mariupol, and local officials accused Russia of burying up to 9,000 Ukrainian civilians there in an effort to conceal the slaughter taking place in the siege of the port city. Clayton Neville has the latest.
The Florida House of Representatives on Thursday gave final passage to a bill that would dissolve Walt Disney World’s private government, handing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis a victory in his feud with the entertainment giant over its opposition to a measure that critics have dubbed the “ Don’t Say Gay ” law. John Stolnis gives us the details.
We'll also spend some time learning how to help our kids who are suffering mentally after returning to the classroom, still recovering from two years of remote learning because of the pandemic. Dana Bond of First Book joins us to talk about it.
And we'll tell you how you can volunteer to help a veteran today. John Kleindienst, National Voluntary Services Director of DAV is our guest.
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Relentless Russian attacks pounded the last Ukrainian stronghold in the besieged city of Mariupol as a fighter apparently on the inside issued a video plea for help, saying defenders holed up in a giant steel plant “may have only a few days or hours left.” Clayton Neville reports on the latest.
The World Bank is reducing its global growth forecast for 2022 by nearly a full percentage point, to 3.2% from 4.1%, due to the impacts from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. John Stolnis digs into the details of this story for us.
New Mexico workplace safety regulators on Wednesday issued the maximum possible fine of nearly $137,000 against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set of “Rust” where actor and producer Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer in October. Details from Jim Roope.
President Biden is facing a growing mutiny from Democratic candidates — including five vulnerable senators — who are questioning his administration’s decision to lift a pandemic health order that has drastically curtailed migrants’ ability to seek asylum at the southern border. Mike DeBonis is covering this for the Washington Post. He joins us to discuss.
We're also going to learn more about why Netflix stock is taking a nose dive as Joe Flint, media and entertainment reporter for the Wall Street Journal joins us.
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Russia hurled its military might against Ukrainian cities and towns and poured more troops into the war, seeking to slice the country in two in a potentially pivotal battle for control of the eastern industrial heartland of coal mines and factories. Clayton Neville reports on that for us.
A new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases — an early warning system to help guide the response to COVID-19 and future pandemics. John Stolnis has the details on that.
The Justice Department said Tuesday it will not appeal a federal district judge’s ruling that ended the nation’s federal mask mandate on public transit unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the requirement is still necessary. Pamela Furr has that story.
We'll find out more about how safe we can expect to be aboard public transportation without masks required with Dr. William Schaffner, medical director for the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.
And we'll turn an eye towards the midterm elections with Steve Shepard of Politico.
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Russian forces attacked along a broad front in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday as part of a full-scale ground offensive to take control of the country’s eastern industrial heartland in what Ukrainian officials called a “new phase of the war.” Clayton Neville reports on that for us.
A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate for public transportation across the U.S. created a confusing patchwork of rules for passengers as they navigate airports and transit systems. John Stolnis has the latest on that.
We're also going to spend some time talking about the US Senate race in Nevada with Humberto Sanchez of the Nevada Independent. And we'll dig further into the new mask rules with Kimberly Leonard of Insider.com.
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On today's show: John Stolnis reports on rising COVID numbers in America Kevin Carr reviews the Apple TV+ series "Roar" An interview with Michael Wasiura of Newsweek of Russia's changing strategy in Ukraine. An interview with Rafael Suarez, an American living in a lockdown in Shanghai
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A victory of sorts for the nation of Ukraine, after sinking a Russian warship. Clayton Neville reports on that in our correspondent close-up.
The state of Florida has made it pretty much illegal to get an abortion there now. John Stolnis has the details on that.
We'll visit Pennsylvania to get the latest on the U.S. Senate race with Philadelphia Inquirer national political reporter Jonathan Tamari.
And we'll find out how much more our grocery bill might be after produce and other goods are stuck behind a logjam of delivery trucks trying to cross from Mexico into Texas. Laura Reiley of the Washington Post joins us to tell us about that.
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The presidents of four countries on Russia’s doorstep toured war-ravaged areas near the Ukrainian capital and demanded accountability for what they called war crimes, as Kyiv and Moscow gave conflicting accounts of what happened to a badly damaged missile cruiser that is the flagship vessel of Russia’s fleet in the Black Sea. Clayton Neville brings us up to speed in our correspondent close-up.
The man accused of shooting 10 people on a Brooklyn subway train was arrested Wednesday and charged with a federal terrorism offense after the suspect called police to come get him, law enforcement officials said. Frank R. James, 62, was taken into custody about 30 hours after the violence on a rush-hour train, which left people around the city on edge. John Stolnis reports on that for us.
We're also going to follow-up on a story we shared with you regarding members of Congress crafting legislation that would ban them from trading stock. Insider.com has been all over this story and we welcome Bryan Metzger from Insider to share his newest reporting.
And with the FAA extending the mask mandate for airplanes, what will your summer vacation look like this year? We'll get some answers with USA Today travel reporter Dawn Gilbertson.
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President Biden, for the first time, used the word "genocide" to describe what Vladimir Putin is doing to the Ukrainian people. Clayton Neville has that in our correspondent close-up.
Terror beneath the streets of Brooklyn, NY as a man opened fire inside of a subway station. John Stolnis reports on that for us and later in the show, we'll go to Brooklyn and talk to correspondent Steve Kastenbaum, who lives just blocks away from where the shooting happened.
Jim Roope helps us remember the life of comedian Gilbert Gottfried, who died at the age of 67.
And we'll learn more about exactly what this E15 gas that President Biden is going to allow to be sold more in the summer months, as we welcome K.J. Jones of Motortrend to the program.
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As Russians prepare to move east for an attack, Ukrainians are preparing as well. Clayton Neville covers that in our correspondent close-up.
President Joe Biden took fresh aim at ghost guns, the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes. John Stolnis reports on that for us.
Senate races are heating up across the country. In North Carolina, a major test of what an endorsement from former president Donald Trump is underway. We'll talk to Politico's Natalie Allison, who spent time in the Tar Heel State. She'll share her reporting with us.
And permanent daylight saving time isn't for everyone. Who isn't it for, you might ask? Rabbi Dovid Heber, who leads a synagogue in Baltimore, joins us to explain why Jewish folks may not be too keen on this possibility.
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There's been a change in strategy by Russia in their invasion of Ukraine, setting up the possibility of a big showdown in a few days. Clayton Neville reports in our correspondent close-up. And later in the podcast, we'll go to Ukraine and talk to Peter Zalmayev, director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to the White House, said Americans should continue assessing risk for themselves as COVID-19 cases tick up. John Stolnis reports on that for us.
And there's a new study that shows human life expectancy in the United States has fallen yet again. We'll find out why when we talk to Dr. Steve Woolf, who helped author the study.
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History. For the first time ever, a Black woman will sit on the United States Supreme Court. John Stolnis brings us up to speed on the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in our correspondent close-up.
Tiger Woods playing the Masters again, his shirt as pink as the azaleas at Augusta National, would have been enough reason to celebrate Thursday. Veteran golf writer Brian Mull joins us to offer some insight on the significance of this edition of the Tiger comeback.
Ukrainian leaders predicted there would be more gruesome discoveries in the days ahead after retreating Russian forces left behind crushed buildings, streets strewn with destroyed cars and mounting civilian casualties that drew condemnation from across the globe. Clayton Neville reports on that for us.
And we'll talk about the fight to end the moratorium on Federal Student Loan payments with Emily Brooks, who's covering this story for The Hill.
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President Biden’s administration has imposed new economic sanctions on Russia, which target not just the Russian economy, but also Vladimir Putin’s two adult daughters. We learn more about that with Clayton Neville in our correspondent close-up. Later, we'll talk to Joey Garrison, White House correspondent for USA Today.
House Democrats on Wednesday accused oil companies of “ripping off the American people” and putting profits before production as Americans suffer from ever-increasing gasoline prices during the war in Ukraine. John Stolnis covers that for us.
Prior to the "No Surprises Act", one in five insured Americans who had surgery or visited the ER got a surprise medical bill for the difference between what their insurance will cover and what the provider will charge, often resulting in bills reaching thousands of dollars. Now – six lawsuits have been filed across the country by doctors and hospitals to try to strike down this law. We’re going to learn more about this as we’re joined by Patricia Kelmar, she’s the director of Health Care Campaigns for US Public Interest Research Group.
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Police and other investigators walked the silent streets of ruined towns around Ukraine’s capital, documenting widespread killings of unarmed civilians and other alleged war crimes by Russian forces that could draw tough new Western sanctions as soon as Wednesday. Clayton Neville has that in our correspondent close-up.
A wounded man arrested in connection with a Sacramento shooting that killed six people and injured a dozen more had been released from prison weeks earlier and was rejected for even earlier release after prosecutors argued he “clearly has little regard for human life,” documents show. Jim Roope reports on that for us.
Tiger Woods says, for now anyway, he’s planning to play this week in the Masters, a little more than a year after nearly losing a leg in a car crash. John Stolnis reports on this remarkable comeback.
Illinois could become the first state to restore voting rights to people while they serve a felony sentence. Eric Ferkenhoff of USA Today joins us to discuss.
And Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is now a member of the board of directors for Twitter. What does it mean for the future of the social media platform? We talk with Sarah Needleman of the Wall Street Journal.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is planning to speak to U.N. Security Council diplomats outraged by growing evidence that Russian forces deliberately killed civilians. We'll get the latest from Clayton Neville, and we'll check in with Sarah Al-Arshani who's been covering this story for Insider.com.
Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney announced Monday night they will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic elevation to the Supreme Court, giving President Joe Biden’s nominee a burst of bipartisan support and all but assuring she’ll become the first Black female justice. John Stolnis reports on that for us.
And former Alaska Republican Gov. Sarah Palin picked up a prized endorsement from former President Donald Trump in her bid to fill the remainder of the late U.S. Rep. Don Young’s term. We'll head to Anchorage to talk with Mike Porcaro of News Radio KENI to find out what Alaskans think of Palin's return to politics.
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Bodies with bound hands, close-range gunshot wounds and signs of torture lay scattered in a city on the outskirts of Kyiv after Russian soldiers withdrew from the area. Clayton Neville reports on the latest in our correspondent close-up.
The usual crowds filled the streets as bars and nightclubs were closing in California’s capital city of Sacramento when the sound of rapid-fire gunshots sent people running in terror. In a matter of seconds, the latest U.S. mass shooting had left six people dead and 12 wounded. Jim Roope reports on that for us.
Democrats are launching a whirlwind of votes and Senate floor action Monday with the goal of confirming Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court by the end of the week. Capitol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon is with us to talk about it.
COVID-19 cases in China’s largest city of Shanghai are still rising with millions isolated at home under a sweeping lockdown, as the draconian “zero tolerance” approach to the pandemic increasingly draws complaints from residents fed up with the restrictions. We'll talk to an American living there to find out what the lockdown has been like for him.
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President Biden is releasing one million barrels of oil per day from the nation's strategic reserve to help offset the rising gas prices. John Stolnis reports on that in our correspondent close-up. We'll also talk with Michael Collins of USA Today to get his perspective on the issue.
And we preview Duke versus North Carolina in the Final Four with Andrew Jones of TarHeelIllustrated.com.
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As many expected, Russia appears not to be honoring their word to ramp down military activity in two major cities in Ukraine. Clayton Neville has the latest on that in our Correspondent Close-Up.
A Republican Senator has indicated she'll give a "yes" vote for Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, potentially clearing the way for her seat on the high court. Linda Kenyon brings us up to speed on that. We'll also dig into the details with Grace Panetta of Insider.com.
And a border policy called Title 42 is set to expire. What will the Biden Administration do about it? What is Title 42? The Wall Street Journal's Michelle Hackman helps us answer those questions.
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Russia is promising to ramp down its military activity near two major cities in Ukraine as negotiations continue. Clayton Neville brings us up to date in our Correspondent Close-Up. The FDA has approved a COVID booster shot for people 50 and over. John Stolnis reports on that for us.
So what's in President Biden's new budget for the military? Lee Hudson follows this stuff for Politico. She joins us to discuss it.
And we'll talk with Dan Lamothe of the Washington Post to find out how sincere Russia may or may not be with their promises to Ukraine.
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President Biden is not apologizing for suggesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin should be removed from power. We'll dig into that in our Correspondent Close-Up with John Stolnis. And the fallout begins for Will Smith, after his infamous slap of comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. Jim Roope reports on that from Los Angeles.
We'll also explore the economic impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, now one month in, with Christopher Wolfe of First Republic Private Wealth Management.
And we'll look at a new list of the nation's top governors with a member of the team that helped put the list together, Jonathan Williams of ALEC.
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Will Smith. Chris Rock. The slap. That's what we're spending much of our time discussing today. Kevin Carr joins us to recap the 2022 Oscars, including the shocking moment where Will Smith walked on-stage and slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife.
We'll also spend some time talking about President Biden's remarks from over the weekend about getting Vladimir Putin out of power. John Stolnis has that story for us in our Correspondent Close-Up. We'll also talk ramifications of those words with Insider.com's Sarah Al-Arshani.
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As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, President Biden is in Europe meeting with NATO leaders to figure out what to do about it. John Stolnis catches us up in today's Correspondent Close-Up.
We'll also visit with Capitol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon, who recaps the final day of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing for the U.S. Supreme Court.
And AP White House correspondent Aamer Madhani joins us for a conversation about what President Biden's goals in Europe are and whether or not he'll meet them.
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The United States is now officially accusing Russia of war crimes in Ukraine. John Stolnis has the latest in our Correspondent Close-Up. We'll check in with Capitol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon, who's been covering the confirmation hearings of Ketanji Brown Jackson for the U.S. Supreme Court.
We'll spend some time highlighting the work of a non-profit called Direct Relief, who is providing much needed medical supplies to Ukraine. Their president and CEO, Thomas Tighe is with us.
And we'll get some insight on the SCOTUS confirmation hearings with Politico's senior legal affairs reporter Josh Gerstein.
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Another day of questioning on Capitol Hill for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. John Stolnis has the recap in our Correspondent Close-Up. We'll also hear a report from Kathy Foster on the refugee efforts in Ukraine's neighboring countries, and we'll talk to someone from the Texas Baptist Men who is in Poland assisting in those efforts.
We'll also have a conversation with a union leader for flight attendants, on why they think it's time for President Biden to end the mask mandate in the skies.
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In our Correspondent Close-Up, Linda Kenyon recaps the first day of Supreme Court nominee Kentaji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings. And John Stolnis gives us the latest on the war in Ukraine.
We'll talk with Peter Zalmayev, director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, as he recounts his experience spending some time in Kyiv, as the war in Ukraine continues around him.
And where do we stand as far as the pandemic is concerned? First Light regular Dr. William Schaffner, medical director for the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases joins us to provide an update.
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In our Correspondent Close-Up, John Stolnis catches us up on what's happening in Ukraine, and Linda Kenyon previews this week's Supreme Court nomination hearings for Kentaji Brown Jackson.
Clayton Neville attended an anti-war rally in Dallas, TX over the weekend where he spoke with several Ukrainian-Americans about the war going on in their homeland. We'll share some of those with you.
And how has the media coverage been for the war in Ukraine? Jane Hall, author of the new book, “Politics and the Media: Intersections and New Directions” joins us for an interesting conversation on the topic.
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In our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville gives us the latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including the investigation into war crimes committed by Vladimir Putin. Kathy Foster updates us on the status of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who'll be spending a few more months in a Russian prison. And John Stolnis reports on the return of March Madness.
We'll also spend some time talking with the Wall Street Journal's Robert Forrest, who has been reporting from the war zone in Ukraine. And sleep experts say if we're going to stick to one, standard time is better than daylight saving time. Allyson Chiu reported on this for the Washington Post and she joins us to discuss.
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President Biden is now calling Vladimir Putin a "war criminal", while Ukraine's president asked the United States Congress for help. We cover both of those angles in our Correspondent Close-Up, with Clayton Neville and John Stolnis.
BankRate.com's Greg McBride joins us to talk about the Federal Reserve raising interest rates. How high will they go?
And Brad Heller of Westwood One Sports helps us preview the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
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In our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville previews President Biden's trip to Europe amid the ongoing attacks Russia is waging on Ukraine. Kathy Foster updates us on the arrest of a man accused of murdering multiple homeless men in Washington, DC and New York City. Insider.com's Brent Griffith stops by to talk more about Biden's Europe trip, and First Light producer T.J. Cutini talks with Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post about how Russian-born NHL players are dealing with the fallout of Russia invasion of Ukraine here in the US.
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Today in our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville tells us how attempts at diplomacy over the Russia/Ukraine situation are having mixed results. We'll also hear from John Stolnis on the person wanted by police in New York and Washington, DC for shooting homeless men. And T.J. Cutini pays tribute to the late professional wrestling legend, Scott Hall.
We'll spend some time talking about the Pentagon's current strategy as it pertains to Russia with USA Today's Tom Vandenbrook. And we'll talk spring home prices with BankRate.com's Jeff Ostrowski.
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Russia continues to move through Ukraine. Clayton Neville has the latest in our Correspondent Close-Up. We'll also get the latest on fuel prices with John Stolnis. Dan Lamothe of the Washington Post will tell us about Americans heading over to Ukraine to help them defend their country. And Eric Berger of Ars Technica joins us to tell us about the state of the International Space Station, one that contains both Americans and Russians.
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Baseball fans rejoice as the MLB Lockout is over. Correspondent John Stolnis has our Correspondent Close-Up on the return of America's pastime. We'll talk with Mike Schneider of the Associated Press about how far off the 2020 Census was and what can be done to correct it. And we'll talk to Insider.com's Mattathias Schwartz about the role that China is playing (or isn't playing) in the Russia/Ukraine situation.
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Russia bombed a maternity hospital in Ukraine. Clayton Neville has the latest in our Correspondent Close-Up. We'll also chat with Capitol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon about the new spending bills voted on by the House of Representatives. And we'll talk with 38-year Army veteran, retired General Wesley Clark, the former supreme allied commander of NATO about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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In our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville reports on President Biden's ban on the US purchasing oil from Russia, and Kathy Foster tells us how refugees are fleeing Ukraine for a better life.
We'll also talk with Annie Linski of the Washington Post to find out why the president made this move. And we'll learn about the definition of a "war crime", with former US Ambassador At-Large for War Crimes, David Scheffer.
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Today, we devote quite a bit of the show to gas prices here in the United States. Kathy Foster reports on new record price being set in our Correspondent Close-Up. We'll talk to Politico's Josh Siegel to see what the Biden Administration is doing about these prices. And we'll talk to oil industry expert Jay Young to get his take on whether or not America should stop buying oil from Russia.
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In our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville takes a look at how normal life is attempting to peak through a Russian invasion of Ukraine. We'll also spend some time speaking with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Steven Pifer. And John Stolnis reports on the deadly tornado that struck Iowa.
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This morning Michael speaks with Tara Copp about the Russian convoy that stalled on its way to Ukraines capital city of Kyiv. This and more on First Light.
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This morning on First Light Michael speaks with Jonathan Lemire about President Biden's State of the Union address. We also discuss President Putin putting Russian nuclear forces on alert with Mattathias Schwartz. This and more on First Light
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Today on First Light Michael gets a hold of Peter Zalmayev who after safely evacuating his family from Ukraine has gone back and joined in the nation's fight against Russia. We also speak with Linda Kenyon who recaps President Biden's State of the Union speech from last night.
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We continue our coverage of the fighting in Ukraine and Michael speaks with Josh Gerstein about President Biden's nominee to the Supreme Court Ketanji Brown Jackson. This along with the rest of whats happening in the news, sports and entertainment all on First Light!
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We continue to keep an eye on Ukraine today as Michael speaks with Kyiv Resident Yaroslav Trofimov about what it is like in the city. He also talks with Whitney Shefte about what it has been like to spend the night hunkered in a bunker inside of the Ukrainian capital. This along with the latest in sports, entertainment, and business news all on First Light.
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Today on First Light Michael talks with Tom O'Connor about the latest in Ukraine. We also speak with Bob Nightengale about the state of the MLB lockout and negotiations.
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Michael talks with experts about Russia's invasion of Ukraine this morning on First Light.
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We focus heavily on Ukraine today. John Haltiwanger of Insider.com joins us to share his reporting on Russia's invasion in Europe and the fallout in the US. We'll also hear from Associated Press White House reporter Aamer Madhani, who will share the perspective from the Biden administration.
We'll also spend some time covering the verdict in the trial of the men found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. And John Stolnis reports on a monumental day for USA Women's Soccer.
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Things seem to be escalating in Europe as Russia sends troops to areas they now recognize as separate from Ukraine. Clayton Neville has our Correspondent Close-Up today with an update on Monday's developments.
We're also going to talk to someone in Kyiv at the heart of the situation. Peter Zalmayev is director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative.
And we'll find out about gas prices - how high will they go? Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.com will join us to deliver the bad news.
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In our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville reports on a last ditch effort being made by President Biden to stave off war in Europe. We'll also hear from Jim Roope out in California where they're the first state to officially enter the "endemic" stage of COVID-19. And John Stolnis recaps the 2022 Winter Games for us, including the complicated legacy it leaves behind. And finally, Tom O'Connor, senior writer of foreign policy at Newsweek is reporting on potential cyberattacks by Russia amid Ukraine tensions. He'll join us to talk about it.
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In our Correspondent Close-Up, Kathy Foster reports on President Trump being compelled to testify before the NY AG in the investigation into the Trump Organization. We'll also get the latest in Ukraine with Clayton Neville and we'll have a conversation with Insider.com's Ryan Pickrell to find out the perspective from the Pentagon.
And we'll talk about the top cars of the year in several different price ranges with Jake Fisher of Consumer Reports.
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Ukraine and Canada, the two topics covered in our Correspondent Close-Up. Clayton Neville takes a look at how those in Ukraine continue to prepare for the possibility of a Russian invasion. And John Stolnis reports on rising tensions in Canada's capital as protesting truckers continue to disrupt the normal way of life.
We're going to also spend some time talking about the future of NASA with Washington Post reporter Christian Davenport.
And USA Today's Dylan Wells joins us to share her reporting on the possibility of US sanctions for Russia.
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In today's Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville reports on whether Russia president Vladimir Putin is withdrawing troops from the Ukraine border - or increasing them. And Kathy Foster reports on the hefty settlement the parents of the Sandy Hook shooting victims are getting from a major gun manufacturer.
We'll dig more into the situation in Ukraine with The Hill defense reporter Jordan Williams.
And why are doctors prescribing Ivermectin for COVID-19 patients without FDA approval for such a use? Aria Bendix of Insider.com did some extensive reporting on this issue - she joins us to talk about it.
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Diplomacy may just win out after all between Russia and Ukraine. In our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville reports on the latest. Later, we go to Kyiv and talk to Politico's Hans Von Der Burchard to get his perspective from the ground there.
New reports say the Western US is in a severe drought. Kathy Foster reports on that for us, and we'll get some insight from Henry Fountain, who covers natural disasters and the climate for the New York Times.
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The Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl Champions. John Stolnis recaps their come-from-behind victory for us. Russia has not invaded Ukraine...yet. Clayton Neville brings us up to speed on where things stand right now. And we have a special Valentine's Day treat for you as we talk with Days of Our Lives stars Bill and Susan Seaforth Hayes, about their lives together on and off the screen.
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We tackle some very important issues on this edition of the show. Inflation - we'll dig into the latest numbers with Politico's Victoria Guida. Trade between the US and Canada amid the ongoing protests of truckers in Canada - we'll find out how it's affecting the auto industry with Glenn Stevens of MichAuto. And how many devices in your home still use 3G technology? Did you know very soon those devices will no longer work? Tom Kamber of AARP will tell you what needs to be checked and how soon you'll have to replace what might need to be replaced.
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The blockage along the US/Canada border is snarling traffic not just in Canada but also in the bordering states. Clayton Neville covers that in our Correspondent Close-Up. Later in the show, we'll talk with Caleb Gordon of 1380, WPHM-AM in Port Huron, MI to find out how it's affecting traffic there.
We'll also talk about the rising rates of car insurance with Sara Foster of BankRate.com.
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In our Correspondent Close-Up today, Clayton Neville reports on the trouble the protesting truckers in Canada are starting to cause for US-Canada trade. Kathy Foster tells us about Vice President Kamala Harris urging Americans to take advantage of the child tax credit if it's due to them. We'll discuss some rare bipartisanship on Capitol Hill with Grace Panetta of Insider.com. And Laura Reiley of the Washington Post joins us to share her reporting on what's being done to improve the quality and nutritional value of school lunches.
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We could be just days away from a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Clayton Neville reports on the latest in our Correspondent Close-Up.
New Jersey has joined a small list of states ending school mask mandates. Is this a sign of things to come? Kathy Foster reports on this for us, and we'll talk with Politico's Carly Sitrin, who reports on education in New Jersey.
And what does the merger of Frontier and Spirit airlines mean for those of us who seek cheaper airfare? The Points Guy, David Slotnick, breaks it all down for us.
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Once again, experts are saying Russia could invade Ukraine any day now. What's the Pentagon doing in the meantime? Clayton Neville takes a look at that in our Correspondent Close-Up. Later in the show, we talk with Washington Post Pentagon reporter Dan Lamothe to find out what he knows about the situation.
In a rare (these days) showing of bipartisanship, Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) are endorsing one another, and speaking together on the importance of passing an election reform bill. Linda Kenyon reports on that for us.
And we'll dig into the most recent jobs numbers with Julia Pollak from ZipRecruiter.com.
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We'll learn more about the U.S. military operation that brought down an ISIS leader in today's Correspondent Close-Up with Clayton Neville. We'll also get into the "why" with Insider.com defense reporter Ryan Pickrell.
Kathy Foster tells us how many states are preparing for another tough weekend of winter weather.
President Biden is restarting his "cancer moonshot". What does he hope to the accomplish? We'll talk with Dr. John Williams, a member of the president's cancer panel.
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President Biden has ordered troops to head to Europe, in response to Russia's threat of an invasion of Ukraine. Clayton Neville covers this for us in our Correspondent Close-Up. Later in the show, we'll talk to USA Today Pentagon reporter Tom Vanden Brook about the strategy behind the move.
The American Red Cross's blood supply is at a critically low level. Kathy Foster reports on what's being done to help.
And we'll talk about the newly named Washington Commanders of the NFL with Michael Lee of the Washington Post, including why some high schools around the nation are still using the Redskins nickname.
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Vladimir Putin speaks. The Russian president made remarks on Tuesday that could be taken a number of ways, as his country continues to threaten an invasion of Ukraine. Clayton Neville has the latest in our Correspondent Close-Up.
President Biden has begun engaging in conversations with both Democrats and Republicans about his choice for the U.S. Supreme Court. Kathy Foster reports on that for us.
In a bombshell, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores filed suit against the league and a handful of teams alleging racial bias when it comes to hiring head coaches. John Stolnis updates us on that.
A number of HBCUs have had multiple bomb threats over the last few days. Jeff Martin of the Associated Press joins us to talk about where it's happening and what the FBI knows.
And we'll look back at the career of former Tampa Bay Bucs QB Tom Brady, who announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. Westwood One NFL Analyst Ross Tucker, host of the Ross Tucker Football Podcast, and a former teammate of Brady's in New England, spends some time with us.
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During a meeting of the UN Security Counsel, the strongest words yet directed towards Russia President Vladimir Putin. Linda Kenyon brings us up to date in our Correspondent Close-Up. And later, we'll talk with Ukrainian native Marta Petrash, who'll share with us her perspective as someone who still has family in Ukraine.
California has the nation's largest death row population. Now, Governor Gavin Newsom wants to dismantle it completely. Jim Roope reports on that for us.
Kevin Carr tells us if the new Netflix movie "Home Team" scores a touchdown or fumbles.
And we'll find out the current status of the job market with Thomas Vick of Robert Half.
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Much of the east coast is digging out heaps and heaps of snow. John Stolnis takes a look at that in our Correspondent Close-Up. Capitol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon is also with us, after members of the U.S. Senate reacted to President Biden promising to keep his campaign pledge to nominate a Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court - and some of the reaction is surprising. We'll also get the latest on the Joe Rogan versus Spotify battle with USA Today tech reporter Terry Collins.
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Clayton Neville fills in for Michael Toscano on this Friday. Today, we dig into what happens next with the U.S. Supreme Court, now that President Biden officially has a seat to fill. Linda Kenyon details that decision in our Correspondent Close-Up. We'll also take a look at the growing tensions in Ukraine. John Stolnis has that for us.
Chrystya Geremes of the Ukranian Society of Texas will tell us exactly what Ukranians are going through with the constant threats of an invasion. And we'll learn more about Mark Cuban's new prescription drugstore with benefits consultant Paul Seegert, of PCS Advisers.
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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is stepping down. Much of our show today is focused on his legacy and the future of the nation's highest court. Linda Kenyon gives us the latest in our Correspondent Close-Up. And we'll hear from Associated Press Supreme Court reporter Mark Sherman, and Politico's Senior Legal Affairs reporter Josh Gerstein to talk about what Breyer meant to the court and what happens next.
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Clayton Neville again offers the latest information on what's happening at the Russia/Ukraine border in our Correspondent Close-Up. We'll also go to Los Angeles where they're cleaning up around SoFi Stadium ahead of the Super Bowl, but some are questioning the true motivation of city officials. Jim Roope has that for us. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is upset at the FDA for pulling emergency authorization on a pair of COVID-19 treatments. Kathy Foster reports on that for us.
We'll also get more perspective on the situation in Ukraine with Insider.com's John Haltiwanger. And the AARP wants to help seniors get back into the workforce, if they so choose. Susan Weinstock of the AARP tells us how.
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Thousands of US Troops have been placed on "high alert" as the situation in Ukraine continues to escalate. Clayton Neville reports on the latest in our Correspondent Close-Up. We also had a wild day on Wall Street. Kathy Foster reports on that for us, and later in the show, we'll talk with Jessica Ettinger of CNBC to get her take on where things stand, financially.
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Tensions are rising along the Russia/Ukraine border. Linda Kenyon gives us the very latest in our Correspondent Close-Up. Later in the show, we'll talk with Jim Heintz of the Associated Press to get the perspective from Europe on the matter. John Stolnis reports that there are signs the pandemic could soon become an endemic. And we'll learn more about what a district attorney in Atlanta is doing in relation to former President Donald Trump and the 2020 election, as Tamar Hallerman of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins us.
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Russia continues to move troops towards Ukraine while President Biden continues telling them not to. Clayton Neville updates us in today's Correspondent Close-Up. We also learn new information on how feasible pig organ transplants to humans are, as John Stolnis reports for us.
What happened to President Biden's promise of erasing federal student loan debt? Ayelet Sheffey of Insider.com joins us to discuss his options. And we continue our conversation with Rabbi Abraham Cooper on his fight to convince the Justice Department to adopt an official definition of anti-Semitism.
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Democrats in the United States Senate tried and failed to pass a voting rights bill. They were also shot down in their attempt to curb the filibuster rule. Capitol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon gives us all the details on what happened in Washington on Wednesday. We'll also get a recap of President Biden's more than two-hour news conference, with national correspondent Clayton Neville.
Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Associate Dean and Global Social Action Director, Rabbi Abraham Cooper is calling on the US Justice Department to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism and to incorporate it into its training. We'll talk to him about that in the first of our two-part interview.
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The U.S. Senate began debating over voting rights, the filibuster, and the like. In our Correspondent Close-Up, Linda Kenyon updates us on what we might've missed. Clayton Neville reports on the dispute between airlines and wireless companies AT&T and Verizon over 5G connectivity. Later in the show, we'll talk to Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson of the Financial Times to learn even more about what the dispute is actually about. And tensions continue to rise between the United States and Russia over Ukraine. We'll get the latest on that from Laura Kelly, who covers diplomatic affairs for TheHill.com.
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A candlelight vigil was held in Texas, not for grief, but to honor those who prevented any innocent lives being lost in the weekend's standoff at a synagogue. Clayton Neville covers that for us in our Correspondent Close-Up. We'll revisit Insider.com's report on stock ownership among those in Congress and what might be in the works to prevent it, with Insider's Dave Levinthal. And we'll learn about an emerging issue between the new governor of Virginia and school districts that refuse to lift mask mandates, as Jared Foretek of InsideNOVA.com joins us.
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A hostage situation at a Texas synagogue led to some very tense moments. Our Clayton Neville was there covering it all. He tells us all about it in our Correspondent Close-Up. We'll also learn more about what Democrats plan to do on the voting rights issue. Capitol Hill Correspondent Linda Kenyon tells us they're not giving up yet.
And after the founder of "The Oath Keepers" group was charged with seditious conspiracy, in the wake of the January 6th Capitol Riot, many are left asking "what is that?" We'll learn more as we talk to Professor Carlton Larson of UC Davis.
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Thursday was a bad day for President Biden. First, the Supreme Court struck down his vaccine mandate for large businesses. Clayton Neville covers that for us in our Correspondent Close-Up. Then, it would appears that changing rules in the U.S. Senate to pass the voting rights bill is not going to happen. Linda Kenyon reports on that for us.
What happens to the kids whose parents died because of COVID-19? Where do they live? Who takes care of them? John Bridgeland of the COVID Collaborative joins us to talk about an effort his group is making to ensure these kids are taken care of.
And we'll dig into the Supreme Court's decision about the vaccine mandate with Nathaniel Weixel of TheHill.com.
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President Biden's speech on voting rights in Georgia drew plenty of reaction on Capitol Hill. Clayton Neville tells us all about that in our Correspondent Close-Up. The U.S. Army is upping incentives to get people to join. John Stolnis has that story for us. We'll talk about why Russia decided now was a good time for live fire training near the border with Ukraine, with John Haltiwanger, senior political reporter for Insider. And we'll tell you about a massive blood shortage that the American Red Cross is currently navigating, and how you can help. Dr. Pampee Young, Chief Medical Officer for the Red Cross joins us to talk about it.
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President Biden gave his strongest remarks yet in support of voting rights, in a speech in Georgia. Will the Senate get this legislation passed? Clayton Neville has that story for us in our Correspondent Close-Up. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was on Capitol Hill, testifying before his confirmation hearing for another term. Kathy Foster tells us all about that. We have a problem brewing in America - workers who don't get sick leave are forced to make a decision after testing positive for COVID-19: stay home and not get paid or go in and keep your diagnosis a secret? We'll explore that issue with Anne D'Innocenzio of the Associated Press. And we'll head to Capitol Hill to talk about where the voting rights legislation stands with Nicholas Wu of Politico.
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There's been a breakthrough in the negotiations between Chicago Public Schools and its teachers. Clayton Neville has the latest in our Correspondent Close-Up. Kevin Carr tells us what to expect with the new movie, "The Kindred." Will Weissert of the Associated Press joins us with numbers on what Americans are worried about these days - SPOILER ALERT - there's something people worry MORE about than COVID-19. And Washington Post economics reporter Heather Long joins us to explain why the IRS may take longer than usual to get you your tax refund this year.
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What can we expect from the next round of talks between President Joe Biden and President Vladimir Putin? Linda Kenyon gives us a preview in our Correspondent Close-Up. We'll also tell you about the tragic apartment fire in New York that claimed several lives, Clayton Neville updates us on that. We'll take a look back at the life of comedian Bob Saget, who died unexpectedly on Sunday. Associated Press Supreme Court reporter Mark Sherman gives us the latest on the status of President Biden's vaccine mandate. And we'll learn more about what might become the new normal when it comes to COVID-19 with USA Today health reporter Karen Weintraub.
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On the one-year anniversary of the Capitol insurrection, President Joe Biden made his harshest remarks yet in response to the role former President Donald Trump played in inciting his supporters. Clayton Neville reports on that in today's Correspondent Close-Up.
How high can we expect interest rates to go in 2022? Greg McBride of BankRate.com joins us to talk about it.
And what were the must-see gadgets unveiled at this year's Consumer Electronics Show? Washington Post tech reporter Tatum Hunter shares her thoughts with us.
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On this edition of the show, we look back at the events of January 6, 2021 and how they shaped our democracy. First, in our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville reports on how those in Washington will be commemorating the attacks on the US Capitol one year ago today. Then, we'll talk with George Washington University's Denver Brunsman, an associate professor of history, to get his take on the historical significance of the attacks. Clayton Neville will rejoin us to offer a retrospective look on what happened on that day, and we'll hear from New Jersey Representative Mikie Sherrill, who was at the US Capitol as the attacks took place. We'll also talk about how democracy heals in the years following the insurrection with American historian and Harvard professor Alex Keyssar, who teaches a class at the Ivy League school on the January 6th riot.
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I-95 in Northern Virginia is finally reopen after drivers were stuck in their cars for more than 20 hours, thanks to a winter storm. Even Virginia Senator Tim Kaine was among them! Kathy Foster gives us all the details in our Correspondent Close-Up. We'll also get an update on the United States' response to the surge in COVID-19 infections as Clayton Neville reports on President Biden's latest remarks. Sharon Lurye is a data journalist for US News and World Report - she'll join us to tell us where the COVID hotspots are, and also to examine various outlier counties with vaccination rates far above that of the states they are located in. Very interesting conversation there. And we'll get the lowdown on Congress' "to-do" list with Katherine Tully-McManus of Politico.
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In our Correspondent Close-Up today, Clayton Neville examines how state and local leaders across the US are managing the current surge in coronavirus cases. Correspondent Jim Roope tells us about a blood shortage the Red Cross is facing right now. And we'll dig into U.S. diplomatic matters with China and Russia, with Brett Forrest of the Wall Street Journal, and former CIA operative Mike Baker.
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Hundreds of homes are gone, thanks to wildfires in Colorado. In our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville reports on some of the pieces that are being picked back up today. In Washington, the January 6th Commission is nearing the public phase of their investigation. John Stolnis reports on that. Entertainment Critic Kevin Carr tells us what to expect from the Book of Boba Fett. John Harmon of Corsight Research stops by to talk about the health of the traditional brick and mortar retail store. Spoiler alert: They're in better shape than you might think! And we'll help you fulfill your New Years Resolution of a healthier lifestyle with tips from fitness expert Emilio Roman.
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Wildfires near Denver, CO are wrecking New Years celebrations for thousands of people. In our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville updates us on that story. Elsewhere, other folks are having their New Years Eve parties curtailed, changed, or even canceled because of another COVID-19 surge. John Stolnis reports on that. We'll talk more about the pandemic with the man who led the CDC during the first year of it, Dr. Robert Redfield. And we'll find out how much gas is going to cost us in 2022 with Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy.com.
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Members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force answered questions about the CDC's new guidance on the amount of time a person who tests positive for COVID-19 should quarantine. Linda Kenyon gives us the details in our Correspondent Close-Up. British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted Wednesday of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by the American millionaire Jeffrey Epstein. Clayton Neville reports on that for us. Kevin Carr tells us all about the new MacGruber series on Peacock. And we'll talk with Washington Post book critic Ron Charles to get his picks for the best books of 2021 and what we should look for in 2022.
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After a 14-year-old girl died from a stray bullet fired from a police officer's gun in Los Angeles, the family wants answers. John Stolnis reports on that for us. Clayton Neville helps us remember the life of former Senate leader Harry Reid, who died on Tuesday. Also lost was Hall of Fame coach, broadcaster, and video game icon John Madden. First Light Producer T.J. Cutini takes a look back at the legendary life of the coach. We'll spend some time talking about what the CDC's new guidance means for our kid's schools with USA Today education reporter Erin Richards. And have you heard of "Dry January"? Many people are putting down the booze for the month in hopes of a healthier lifestyle. Ross Remien is an addiction counselor who'll tell us some of the benefits of going dry, and how you can do it.
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The CDC has modified its guidance for the length of time someone should spend quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19. Clayton Neville gives us the details in our Correspondent Close-Up. Linda Kenyon reports on President Biden's phone call with our nation's governors as everyone deals with the Omicron surge. We'll take a look at the year in COVID with Dr. William Schaffner, professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University and medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. And Paul Davidson of USA Today is reporting that for many employers hoping to get their workers back in the office, the wait may have to be a little longer.
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Holiday travelers were faced with headache after headache, thanks in part to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. John Stolnis reports on the very latest. Clayton Neville fills us in on what Dr. Anthony Fauci and other experts are advising with regards to the virus. Kevin Carr takes a look at "The Red Rocket". We'll talk about 2021 in money with Mark Hamrick of BankRate.com, and we'll look ahead to 2022 with CNBC's Jessica Ettinger.
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Throughout today's show, you'll hear a collection of holiday greetings from our military stationed around the world.
Kim Potter has been found guilty of murder and will face certain time in prison. In our Correspondent Close-Up, Kathy Foster reports on the reaction from the verdict. Kevin Carr tells us all about the new offering from Apple TV+ called "The Tragedy of MacBeth". Kevin also sticks around to tell us his Top 5 movies of 2021. And we get a special visit from Tony and Emmy Award winning musician and actress Kristin Chenowith.
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The FDA has given emergency authorization for the COVID-19 pill. In our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville tells us how we got here. President Biden offered a recap of the year 2021 from an economic standpoint. Kathy Foster reports on that for us. We'll learn more about the hit the restaurant industry has taken and continues to take with the new surge in COVID cases with Mike Whatley of the National Restaurant Association. And NASA's Keith Parrish stops by to tell us all about the new telescope they're sending a million miles away from Earth.
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President Biden is promising free COVID-19 test kits to millions of Americans. He's also changing his strategy to deal with the pandemic. Clayton Neville tells us more in our Correspondent Close-Up. First Light's movie critic Kevin Carr tells us if the new Matrix movie is worth seeing. We'll learn more about the types of tests the government will be sending out as we're joined by Insider.com health reporter Hilary Brueck. And we'll learn why Rachel Baribeau left a successful career in sports broadcasting to begin a movement known as "I'm Changing the Narrative".
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The nation seems to be bracing for another long period of COVID-19 dominating the headlines as the Omicron variant continues to spread in the U.S. In our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville takes a look at how the world is reacting. Speaking of reaction, Capitol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon tells us how lawmakers are responding to Senator Joe Manchin announcing he will vote "no" to the Build Back Better plan. Lauren Hirsch of the New York Times stops by to share her reporting on the confusion among large employers in the United States over how to enforce or whether to enforce federal vaccine mandates. And Jim Roope tells us how California Governor Gavin Newsom is mimicking Texas' abortion laws by trying to do the same in his state with guns.
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West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, a democrat, has indicated that he will not support President Biden's "Build Back Better" plan as it stands now. We'll dig into why and talk about what happens next with Capitol Hill Correspondent Linda Kenyon. And Bruce Springsteen has reportedly sold his music catalog to Sony for $500 million. Why? We'll talk with Seth Schachner, a former Sony music executive to get his perspective.
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The CDC now says if given a choice, people should get the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, rather than the Johnson & Johnson brand. Correspondent Clayton Neville tells us why. The White House is making a push to get more truck drivers out on the road to help solve the nation's supply chain issues. We'll talk with the Wall Street Journal's Jennifer Smith about that. And sports, once again, has a COVID-19 problem. Jabari Young covers sports and sports business for CNBC. He joins us to offer his take on the issue.
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The nation's leading experts on infectious diseases are warning Americans about the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Correspondent Kathy Foster tells us all about it. Kevin Carr tells us what to expect in the latest Spider-Man movie. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected the notion of outlawing stock trading by members of Congress. Insider's Dave Levinthal was part of a team that exposed several instances of stock trading violations among lawmakers in Washington. He joins us to fill us in. And would you believe that Millennials are spearheading the movement to bring back the Christmas card? Jura Koncius of the Washington Post tells us all the latest trends and how Millennials are doing it just a little different.
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The Federal Reserve is expected to make big changes to slow the rate of inflation. We talk with the Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos about that. National Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the U.S. House of Representatives voting to hold former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in criminal contempt for failure to cooperate with the January 6th Commission. Kevin Carr tells us what's new in home cinema. We look back at one year of COVID-19 vaccinations with USA Today patient safety reporter Karen Weintraub. And with just 10 days to go until Christmas, what's out there that you still have time to order online? Nishka Dhawan covers this sort of thing for USA Today. She joins us to give some gift giving tips.
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Cleanup and recovery continues in Kentucky and the other states affected by tornados over the weekend. In our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville reports on how that's going. Later, we'll also talk to Washington Post National Reporter Reis Thebault about how long it will take for life to return to somewhat normal there. Kevin Carr tells us about George Clooney's latest film, "The Tender Bar". And we'll learn about the Log4Shell vulnerability affecting computers across the internet with Dan Goodin of ArsTechnica.com.
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Today, we learn more about recovery efforts in the tornado ravaged areas of the midwest. Correspondents Clayton Neville and John Stolnis provide an update on that. Kevin Carr gives us his take on an upcoming offering from Netflix called "Don't Look Up". There are troubling numbers out on highway safety. Adam Snider is Director of Communications for the Governors Highway Safety Association. He joins us to share those numbers. And what has the pandemic and remote learning done to our children's behavior in school? Ben Chapman of the Wall Street Journal reported on the effects that we're starting to see now. He joins us to discuss it.
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Start your day informed with the morning mix that is First Light. Today, we'll learn more about why crime rates are increasing around the country with Jim Roope in our Correspondent Close-Up. Aria Bendix, health and science reporter for Insider.com joins us to talk about the effectiveness the current COVID-19 vaccines have against the Omicron variant. Kevin Carr takes a look at the new biopic about Lucille Ball. And we'll share a story about a family from Afghanistan adjusting to life in the United States after being forced out of their home country.
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The U.S. House has passed a bill to temporarily raise the debt ceiling, ensuring the United States will not default on its debt. Kathy Foster dives in on that story in our Correspondent Close-Up. Clayton Neville reports on the virtual meeting between President Biden and Russia President Vladimir Putin. Kevin Carr tells us what's new in "Second Chance Home Cinema". We'll go deeper into the talks between Biden and Putin with Associated Press White House correspondent Aamer Madhani. And we'll learn about a great cause called "Luke's Wings", which seeks to get families back together with their military loved ones.
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December 7th. The day that will live in infamy. We'll spend some time talking about a project to identify the remains of those whose lives were lost that day at Pearl Harbor 80 years ago, as Navy Captain Robert McMahon of Navy Casualty joins us. Correspondent Clayton Neville files a report on the DOJ's lawsuit against Texas for their newly redrawn district maps. Correspondent Kathy Foster reports on the United States announcing a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing. And we'll talk with Paul Sonne of the Washington Post to preview President Biden's meeting with Russia president Vladimir Putin.
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Health officials were on the Sunday shows pleading for people to get vaccinated as the Omicron variant is confirmed as popping up all over the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville recaps that for us. A Senator. A war hero. A former presidential candidate. Bob Dole passed away on Sunday at the age of 98. Correspondent John Stolnis takes a look at his life and his legacy. Kevin Carr tells us if "Silent Night" is the Christmas movie you might think it is. Associated Press media reporter David Bauder talks to us about why CNN decided to part ways with Christopher Cuomo. And Mitchel Rothholz from the American Pharmacists Association warns us that if you're still not vaccinated against COVID-19, the lines to get the shot may be getting longer.
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President Biden laid out his plans for managing the COVID-19 pandemic during the winter months. Correspondent Clayton Neville updates us on that. Major League Baseball owners have locked out their players. How long will the work stoppage last? Is the season in jeopardy? Correspondent John Stolnis reports, then we'll talk with sports business journalist and professor Alicia Jessop to get her take on the situation. And Congress has avoided yet another government shutdown. What do these constant threats of shutdowns do to the economy? Insider.com economy reporter Bartie Scott offers some insight.
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The Supreme Court heard arguments that could eventually lead to the end of abortions in many states across the country. We'll recap that with correspondent Clayton Neville, and a conversation with Josh Gerstein of Politico. The state of California has the country's first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Jim Roope reports on that for us. Kevin Carr reviews a movie available on Netflix called "The Power of the Dog". And Matthew Perrone of the Associated Press fills us in on what we need to know about the COVID-19 pill.
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A 15-year-old boy is in custody after three students died and eight other people injured in a shooting Tuesday at a high school in Oxford, Michigan. We'll have the latest on that. We're a step closer to having a pill to treat COVID-19 patients. Correspondent Kathy Foster files a report on that for us. Kevin Carr tells us what's new in home cinema. Dave Vanderwerp from Car & Driver Magazine stops by to tell us about their latest "10 Best" awards. And Supreme Court reporter Mark Sherman of the Associated Press previews an important case that could ultimately repeal Roe vs. Wade.
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President Biden talked to the nation about the new Omicron variant of COVID-19. What is it? Do we need to worry about it? Correspondent Jim Roope reports on that for us. The President also spent time Monday addressing supply chain issues affecting our country as he welcomed CEOs from major retailers and grocery chains to the White House. Correspondent Clayton Neville recaps that for us. Kevin Carr tells us if 8-Bit Christmas on HBO Max is worth a quarter. Laura Reiley of the Washington Post explains why your Christmas tree may be more expensive this year. And Hilary Brueck of Insider talks to us about the CDC's new recommendation that all adults get booster shots.
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Today on First Light Michael speaks with Ted Rossman from Creditcard.com to talk about shoppers willing to go into debt for the holidays. We also chat with Washington Post reporter Dan Diamond about the newly identified Omicron COVID variant. This along with the latest in the news, sports, and entertainment!
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Michael speaks with Mark Hamrick from Bankrate about the latest in the unemployment numbers. We are also joined by Jack Kleinhenz of the National Retail Federation to talk about the expected trends in holiday spending. Plus the latest in the news, sports, and entertainment all on First Light!
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Michael Speaks with Phyllis Kramer of the Butterball Turkey Talk Line about tips and tricks for cooking your Thanksgiving Turkey. Along with the latest in the news, sports, and entertainment on First Light!
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Michael speaks with USA Today White House Reporter Michael Colins about President Biden authorizing the use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. He also speaks with Washington Post Pop Culture Reporter Sonia Rao about the Grammy nominations. Plus the latest in news, sports, and entertainment all on First Light!
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Today on First Light Michael speaks with Consumer Reports Aviation Advisor William McGee about stopping what they view as airline companies stealing from consumers. We also check in with Terik Daly of NASA about their mission to redirect the orbit of an asteroid. This along with the latest in the news, sports, and entertainment all on First Light.
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First Light has the latest information on the tragic situation which occurred at a Christmas parade in Wisconsin. A car barrelled through the crowd killing at least five and injuring at least 40 others. We also check in with Andrew Gross of AAA about the best ways to avoid the Thanksgiving travel rush and Juliana Kaplan of Insider.com about an effort to reduce the cost of prescription medication. This and more on Monday's First Light.
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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy successfully delayed a vote on President Biden's social infrastructure plan by speaking for multiple hours on the House floor Thursday night into Friday morning. We'll talk with Joseph Zeballos-Roig of Insider about the tactic, and how the bill will fare in the U.S. Senate.
We'll also highlight an issue in coastal North Carolina - sand that is traditionally used to replenish the shoreline is now off limits, per federal law. U.S. Representative David Rouzer (R-NC) joins us to explain why some federal laws shouldn't be "one size fits all".
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Representative Paul Gosar of Arizona has been censured by the U.S. House of Representatives for a video he posted on social media. Correspondent Clayton Neville gives us details on that. Kevin Carr reviews the biopic "King Richard". Andrew Clevenger of Roll Call joins us to talk about the defense authorization act. And Brian Fraga of the National Catholic Reporter dishes on the document Catholic Bishops have come up with regarding pro-choice politicians and communion.
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With infrastructure signed, sealed, and delivered, President Biden turns his attention to his "Build Back Better" plan. Correspondents Clayton Neville and Kathy Foster recap the day in Washington as the President takes a victory lap for one while asking for action on the other. Kevin Carr tells us what's new in streaming with "Second Chance Home Cinema". How is inflation affecting our military? Marcus Weisgerber of DefenseOne.com joins us to talk about his latest reporting on the matter. And Accuweather.com's Carl Babinsky previews Winter 2021 for us.
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New numbers suggest more Americans than ever are looking for new jobs. Mark Hamrick of BankRate.com joins us to dive into those numbers. John Stolnis previews the much anticipated signing of President Biden's infrastructure package (scheduled for Monday). Kevin Carr reviews Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's latest film, "Red Notice". We'll get information on ways farmers are struggling, thanks to the supply chain issues with Ana Swanson of the New York Times joining us. And have you heard about the Oklahoma National Guard refusing to comply with the Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate? Davis Winkie is a reporter from the Military Times. He'll explain exactly what's happening with that story.
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We're on to the closing arguments in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Clayton Neville has been following the case for us. He'll fill us all in. For the first time in 20 years, a sitting American President presided over Veteran's Day without any U.S. troops at war. John Stolnis will tell us how President Biden spent Veteran's Day. Kevin Carr takes a look at the new movie, "Belfast". Associated Press health reporter Carla Johnson will tell us which areas of the country are currently seeing a bit of a surge in COVID-19 cases. And what are the most popular and LEAST popular Thanksgiving dishes? And should we already have our turkey because of supply chain issues? Food expert Christine Henry joins us for a fun conversation about all that.
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The prosecution in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial has rested, with the defense expected to rest this week as well. Where is this trial headed? Kathy Foster reports on that for us. Clayton Neville reports on the latest regarding the investigation into the deaths at the Astroworld Festival in Houston, TX. Kevin Carr tells us what's new in home cinema. CNBC's Jessica Ettinger explains why stock prices are expected to surge very soon. And Insider Washington correspondent Robin Bravender profiles GOP strategist Jeff Howe, the man partially responsible for getting Glenn Youngkin elected governor in Virginia, and someone Republicans are expected to seek help from come midterm elections.
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The United States has opened up its borders to non-essential travelers from Canada and Mexico, as long as they're fully vaccinated. In our correspondent closeup, Clayton Neville reports on that.
Kevin Carr reviews the new Netflix movie, "Passing".
We'll tell you about a Los Angeles couple who, because of a mix-up at a fertility clinic, gave birth to the wrong baby.
Mustafa Santiago Ali of the National Wildlife Federation will tell us how the newly signed infrastructure bill will help the climate.
And Mark Sommer of the Buffalo News gives us a first hand account of what the re-opened US/Canada border means to a bordering city.
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President Biden has set a January deadline for large companies to institute a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on that for us.
Kevin Carr reviews a new offering on Apple TV+ called "Finch" starring Tom Hanks.
If you've been enjoying a break from paying back your student loan, that break is almost over. Bryan Walsh of Sofi joins us to talk about options you still have if you're going to have trouble making those payments.
The FAA is referring unruly passenger cases to the FBI now. Why is it so hard to prosecute these cases? Taylor Rains of Insider joins us to explain it all.
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It's time to get kids ages 5-11 vaccinated, with the official approval granted from the FDA and the CDC. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on how that's going, plus we talk with Dr. James Versalovic of the Texas Children’s Hospital to see how pediatricians around the country are gearing up.
Correspondent Kathy Foster reports on an important gun case being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Kevin Carr reviews the new Marvel movie, Eternals. And we'll dissect the latest messaging from the federal reserve with Greg McBride of BankRate.com.
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Correspondent Linda Kenyon reports on President Biden's trip to the G20 in Italy. Clayton Neville tells us all we need to know about the Supreme Court hearing arguments about the Texas abortion law. Later in the show, Associated Press Supreme Court reporter Mark Sherman jumps on with us to go more in depth on that matter. And Kevin Carr reviews the new movie, "The French Connection".
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The Pentagon expressed concern over China's advancement towards a hypersonic weapon. Correspondent Kathy Foster reports on this for us - plus we get insight from Senior Defense and Military Correspondent Ryan Pickrell of Insider.
We'll also launch into space, so to speak. Blue Origin and their founder, Jeff Bezos, wants to build a space station. We'll find out more about this from NY Times space reporter Joey Roulette.
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Another day, another day of negotiations on Capitol Hill over President Biden's social infrastructure plan. Capitol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon joins us again to give us the latest.
And are you ready for higher energy costs this winter? Ryan Dezember of the Wall Street Journal is reporting that propane costs are going to be "sky high". He joins us to explain why.
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What are the Facebook Papers? Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the trove of documents that were uncovered. Then, Insider senior correspondent Ben Gilbert joins us to explain what it all means.
We'll also talk vaccinations for kids, booster shots, and how much longer this pandemic is going to last with Dr. William Schaffner, medical director for the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.
And Kevin Carr takes a look at the new movie, "The Harder They Fall".
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An accident on a movie set in New Mexico has left one crew member dead and another injured. Correspondent Jim Roope reports on this story for us. We also talk with USA Today's Marco Della Cava about what happens next with this investigation.
Capitol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon followed a busy weekend of more negotiations for President Biden's social infrastructure plan. Where do things stand? She'll tell us about it.
And Kevin Carr takes a look at a new series on Apple TV+ called "Invasion".
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The White House has a plan for getting kids ages 5-11 vaccinated against COVID-19. Kathy Foster reports on that for us. The man responsible for the mass shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL has pleaded guilty. Clayton Neville covers that for us. Kevin Carr tells us about the "Dune" remake. And we talk to Associated Press health reporter Carla K. Johnson about how pigs could potentially save human lives.
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The House committee investigation the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is moving to take legal action against former Trump advisor Steve Bannon for refusing a subpoena. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on that for us. Kevin Carr tells us what's new in streaming with "Second Chance Home Cinema". The SEC approved trading of cryptocurrency futures. Kellie Mejdrich of Politico tells why this was and wasn't a popular move. And we'll discuss President Biden being forced into reimplementing the Trump era "Remain in Mexico" policy, with Rebecca Morin of USA Today.
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On today's show, we remember the life and career of Colin Powell, who passed away on Monday. Kevin Carr reviews the new Disney+ series, "Just Beyond" for us. And we get the latest on the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of qualified immunity for police officers, as Oma Seddiq of Insider joins us.
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Jury selection is about to begin in the murder trial of Ahmaud Arbery, Michael digs into the details of trial with WGIG Morning Host Scott Ryfun. What is going to happen in the escalating battle between States' governors and the federal government over vaccine mandates? Michael speaks with Hill.com reporter Alex Gangitano.This along with the latest in sports, news, and entertainment on First Light.
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The January 6th Commission announces they intend to pursue charges against anyone who ignores a subpoena to appear before the committee. Capitol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon reports on the next steps. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles on the pending labor stoppage among film and TV workers and whether we should get ready to watch a lot of re-runs. Michael Myers is back! Kevin Carr reviews Halloween Kills. Nathan Moore of the Bold Dominion podcast stops by to help us preview the Virginia gubernatorial race between Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin. And Laura Reiley of the Washington Post shares the status of our favorite restaurants as they continue to struggle through the pandemic.
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The United States is reopening its borders to international travelers who are fully vaccinated. Clayton Neville reports on the details. The US Supreme Court heard arguments for and against reinstating the death penalty for the Boston Marathon bomber. Kathy Foster has that story for us. Kevin Carr reviews Matt Damon's latest film, "The Last Duel". We hear about the pending strike of movie and TV workers from Andrew Dalton of the Associated Press. And Greg McBride of BankRate.com talks with us about rising inflation numbers and what it could mean to your bank account.
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A panel of physicians have updated guidance on how often people over the age of 50 should take aspirin to prevent heart attacks. We get to the bottom of this as we welcome Allyson Chiu of the Washington Post who reported on this story, as well as Dr. Chien-wen Tseng, a member of the task force that came up with the new guidance. Plus, Kevin Carr has "Second Chance Home Cinema", and Clayton Neville reports on the battle between federal vaccine guidelines, and state governors who oppose them.
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On today's show, we talk supply chain issues and how retail is changing in your neighborhood. Brian Vines of Consumer Reports stops by to share information about dollar stores and how they're changing the dynamic of the neighborhood department store. And Tonya Garcia of Marketwatch joins us to discuss big box retailers chartering their own cargo ships in an effort to remedy the supply chain issues they've been facing during the pandemic.
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How close are we to a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12? Aria Bendix covers healthcare for Insider. She joins us to talk about that.
And with the new James Bond film in theatres, how important is it to the movie theatre industry that this movie does well at the box office? Kevin Carr stops by to ponder that with us.
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If you could take a pill to help ease the symptoms of COVID-19, would you? That's among the topics we discuss with Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University Hospital. He's an expert on this stuff and lends that expertise to us on this edition of First Light.
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Today on the show, we preview the upcoming session of the United States Supreme Court with John Fritze of USA Today. Plus, David Ignatius of the Washington Post stops by to share his story about what the CIA did in the final months of the United States' presence in Afghanistan to get people out.
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What is happening with the spending and infrastructure bills on Capitol Hill? Michael delves into that topic with Clayton Neville. This and the nation's weather, sports, and entertainment on First Light
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Are members of the US Congress slacking when it comes to reporting their stock trading activity? Michael digs into this topic with Insider.com's Deputy Washington Bureau Chief Dave Levinthal. We also speak with USA Today Congressional Correspondent Bart Jansen about the upcoming busy day on Capitol Hill. This along with a look at the Nation's Weather, Sports, and Entertainment on First Light
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General Mark Milley and other Pentagon military leaders appeared before a Senate panel to testify about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Clayton Neville reports on it, then we talk with Meghann Myers of the Military Times to get her perspective.
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Negotiations continue over a budget deal on Capitol Hill. Clayton Neville updates us on that. New York's healthcare worker vaccine mandate is going into effect. Kathy Foster reports. Plus, we talk to Ben Finley of the Associated Press about new freedom for the man who shot President Reagan - John Hinckley Jr. And as people head back to the office, they're finding themselves spending just as much time on Zoom there as they were when they were working from home. Danielle Abril of the Washington Post wrote about it, and joins us to share what she found.
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There's a lot happening on Capitol Hill this week, with budget negotiations, infrastructure plans, and the like. Capitol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon updates us on all of that.
We'll also talk fiscal responsibility on the part of the U.S. government with the president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Maya MacGuineas.
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What are the best and worst states to retire in? Jeff Ostrowski of BankRate.com joins the show to share the results of their findings.
We'll also get the latest on the budget negotiations on Capitol Hill with Ayelet Sheffey of Insider.
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We recap President Biden's speak to the UN General Assembly with Ryan Heath of Politico.
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We get the latest on the status of the COVID-19 vaccine booster. Will the FDA approve it? If so, when? We'll ask these questions to Dr. Ofer Levy, a member of the FDA's advisory panel on vaccinations.
We'll also recap Sunday night's Emmy Awards with our entertainment critic Kevin Carr.
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How long will it be before artificial intelligence fights our wars overseas? We talk with journalist David Freedman who wrote about this topic for Newsweek.
We also have an important conversation with former Miss America Mallory Hagan about how social media apps like Instagram can influence teenagers' self-esteem, and what parents can do to help their kids who may need it.
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California's recall election results are in (at least most of them) and Gavin Newsom will stave off the efforts to oust him from office. We'll talk to the Wall Street Journal's Christine Mai-Duc to get some perspective from the west coast.
We'll also dig into two days of Capitol Hill testimony for Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the Afghanistan withdrawal, as Politico's Bryan Bender returns to the show.
And we'll pay homage to the memory of Saturday Night Live alum Norm Macdonald, who died of cancer on Tuesday.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken appeared before a House committee on Monday answering questions about the withdrawal from Afghanistan. National Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on that for us.
Speaking of Afghanistan, the Taliban says they will allow women to attend university. We'll get all the details from Yelena Dzhanova, who is covering this for Insider.com.
And as schools across America welcomed back students to the classroom, how are they managing this amid a pandemic? The Washington Post's Laura Meckler looked into it. She joins us to discuss.
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West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin says he will not vote in favor of passing President Biden's economic bill. What's the next move for Senate Democrats? Capitol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon joins us to discuss.
And on Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom faces a recall election. Will he prevail? Ben Christopher is covering this story for CalMatters.org. He'll offer some insight from the Golden State.
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We reflect on and remember the events of September 11, 2001 on this edition of First Light with Michael Toscano. First - Clayton Neville looks back at what has changed in the 20 years since those attacks. Then, we talk with Dr. Nazli Avdan, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Kansas about how foreign policy is different now in the U.S. as opposed to 20 years ago. And then, we have an important discussion with Aaron Eagan of the Department of Veterans Affairs on preventing suicides among our military veterans. What can we do to help? We'll find out.
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Today on the show, Sam Rogers, a former intelligence officer in the U.S. Army and currently serving as Coalitions Director for Concerned Veterans for America, joins us to tell us about helping veterans of the war in Afghanistan. He'll also share with us efforts being made to bring an American citizen and former Afghan translator, her husband, and children, back to the U.S. from Afghanistan.
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You've probably noticed targeted advertisements on your favorite websites. Have you noticed them on your television though? Thomas Germain of Consumer Reports stops by to tell us how advertisers are customizing the commercials you see when you watch TV. Also, we'll talk with Lauren Gardner of Politico about efforts being made to expedite the approval of a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.
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Today, we remember the life of actor Michael K. Williams, who died at the age of 54. We'll also hear from Mark Hamrick of BankRate.com to get his analysis of the latest job numbers. Is telecommuting ever going away?
And finally, Clayton Neville talks with Holly Kuzmich of the Bush Institute about how to help women in Afghanistan who want to leave. It's an important issue you're going to want to hear more about.
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National Correspondent Clayton Neville joins us to share the local reaction in Texas to the Supreme Court allowing the new abortion law to take effect. We also get information on kids and COVID-19 with Dr. James Versalovic from Texas Children's Hospital.
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The Supreme Court decided not to get in the way of Texas' new abortion laws, potentially paving the way for an eventual challenge to Roe vs. Wade. What does it all mean? Oma Seddiq of Insider joins us to discuss.
And if you haven't heard how a seemingly fake high school called Bishop Sycamore lied their way onto a nationally televised football game on ESPN, you won't want to miss The Athletic's Andy Staples, who stops by to fill us all in on a wild story.
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