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Wholesale inflation hits levels not seen since 2022
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/wholesale-inflation-hits-levels-not-seen-since-2022
Published: October 15, 2026 20:02
Wholesale inflation rose more than expected last month on a big jump in fuel costs as rising prices become a bigger economic challenge for millions of Americans, and a growing political problem for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump administration sues California to block counting of alleged noncitizen mail ballots
Published: October 15, 2026 19:54
The Trump administration sued California election officials Thursday, asking a judge to bar the state from counting mail-in ballots for next month's midterm elections from people the federal government has identified as "likely" noncitizens until their…
FBI agents and analysts who were fired for working on Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back
Published: October 15, 2026 19:26
The investigation resulted in a dramatic 2022 FBI search of Mar-a-Lago that recovered classified records and later produced an indictment in federal court in Florida charging then-former President Donald Trump with dozens of felony counts.
Democrats see voter enthusiasm in fundraising haul from small-dollar donors before the midterms
Published: October 15, 2026 17:59
The party has struggled with fundraising during President Donald Trump's second term, lagging behind Republicans and carrying debt into this year's campaign season.
Medicare open enrollment starts now. These changes will arrive in 2027
Published: October 15, 2026 17:22
Open enrollment comes as inflation adds pressure on seniors whose healthcare costs have risen and as midterm elections are weeks away. Voters have consistently said cost-of-living is a major concern.
Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices
Published: October 15, 2026 16:27
Federal authorities are investigating letters that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide and are urging recipients to treat the mailings as "potentially hazardous."
A new sunscreen type for Americans hits store shelves
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/a-new-sunscreen-type-for-americans-hits-store-shelves
Published: October 15, 2026 15:53
For the first time in more than a quarter-century, Americans have a new option when shopping for sunscreen: a skin-protecting chemical that's long been a go-to option in Europe and other parts of the world.
What is adenocarcinoma? Here's what to know about Pope Leo XIV's form of lung cancer
Published: October 15, 2026 15:18
The pope had the lower section, or lobe, of his right lung removed to try to ensure that all of the cancer was removed.
Claim that Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia is a lawyer comes under scrutiny
Published: October 15, 2026 15:05
The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration.
AP report: Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe
Published: October 15, 2026 14:52
The scope of the investigation into Omar is unclear, though Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has suggested that authorities were examining potential crimes related to her family's immigration paperwork.
Trump says Fort Hood shooter execution won't be livestreamed after bipartisan backlash
Published: October 15, 2026 14:34
The announcement earlier this month from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that Hasan's execution would be public prompted significant blowback from both Republicans and Democrats, with many pointing out that the images could be used to fuel radicalization.
LIVE MAP: Track the path of Hurricane Trudy
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/live-map-track-the-path-of-hurricane-trudy
Published: October 15, 2026 13:56
Trudy intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it approached the Pacific coast of Mexico, authorities said Thursday.
Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries as relations with Trump sour
Published: October 15, 2026 13:30
Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Russia's Ryazan region early Thursday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a brief truce spurned by Moscow was over amid deepening tensions with Washington.
Doctors say Pope Leo's lung has recovered well from surgery and say his post-operative tests normal
Published: October 15, 2026 13:11
The 71-year-old Leo had the lower right lobe of his right lung removed on Tuesday after doctors identified a suspected cancerous nodule.
WATCH LIVE: Rep. Begich faces challenger Hill in a debate for Alaska's at-large House seat
Published: October 14, 2026 23:13
Republican Rep. Nick Begich will face off in a debate Wednesday against independent challenger Bill Hill.
Economist breaks down new inflation report and what's driving prices higher
Published: October 14, 2026 22:55
With the midterm elections just three weeks away, a new inflation report shows prices rising faster than expected, putting more pressure on Americans struggling with the cost of everyday essentials. To discuss what the latest numbers mean for Americans,…
News Wrap: Iran says cargo ship sank after hitting a mine in Strait of Hormuz
Published: October 14, 2026 22:50
In our news wrap Wednesday, Iran says a cargo ship sank after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, the Vatican says Pope Leo is eating and walking again following surgery to remove a cancerous portion of his lung, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a…
How Starlink disruptions affected Ukraine's battlefield operations
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-starlink-disruptions-affected-ukraines-battlefield-operations
Published: October 14, 2026 22:45
A key component of Ukraine's communications network was partially disabled on Wednesday. The Starshield satellite network, funded by the Pentagon and operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, was not operating at full capacity, hampering communications within the…
Attorney for banned outlets on legal fight over White House press access
Published: October 14, 2026 22:40
A federal judge has once again ordered the White House to restore access for three news organizations President Trump banned last month over their coverage of his administration. The judge ordered full access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico while their legal…
Fraternity culture under scrutiny in wake of Cornell allegations
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/fraternity-culture-under-scrutiny-in-wake-of-cornell-allegations
Published: October 14, 2026 22:35
The fallout from sexual assault allegations at Cornell University continues. Faculty members plan to introduce a resolution of no confidence in how leadership handled an alleged gang rape at a fraternity. The university has suspended fraternity parties…
What is the Social Security COLA for 2027? Here's how it could affect you
Published: October 14, 2026 22:31
This year's increase is 3.6%, based on inflation data, amounting to a little more than $900 next year.
Democratic and GOP strategists on how Trump's unpopularity is shaping the midterms
Published: October 14, 2026 22:30
The latest polling for the upcoming midterms shows a tilt in Democrats' favor. For an inside view of the final weeks of the campaign, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee and Republican strategist Doug Heye.
How immigration policies shaped America and evolved throughout its history
Published: October 14, 2026 22:25
The Trump administration's crackdown on immigration may be novel in its tools, methods and scope, but it belongs to a long tradition in this nation's past. Judy Woodruff reports for her series, Crossroads: America at 250.
South Americans pray for Pope Leo's recovery as uncertainty hangs over his visit
Published: October 14, 2026 22:07
Roman Catholics across South America responded to news of Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis with an outpouring of prayers and support, along with concerns about whether the first American pope would go ahead with his highly anticipated and physically…
Lawyers for Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook say White House hearing set up by Trump is 'biased'
Published: October 14, 2026 21:46
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook's lawyers say that a committee set up by the White House last week to investigate an accusation against her is "demonstrably biased," though they did not close the door on the possibility that she would appear before the…
Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say
Published: October 14, 2026 21:33
Iran-backed Houthi rebels hit the headquarters of the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco in an overnight strike, two regional officials said Wednesday, damaging the offices of the firm's chief executive and other top officials.
WATCH: Nebraska voters hear from Harding, Powell in midterm House debate
Published: October 14, 2026 21:06
Voters in Nebraska will hear from the two major party candidates seeking to replace retiring Rep. Don Bacon during a debate Wednesday.
A gang rape allegation at Cornell highlights how Title IX guides campus sex assault cases
Published: October 14, 2026 20:52
Cornell University's handling of an alleged fraternity house gang rape is raising questions about how a decades-old federal civil rights law shapes colleges' treatment of campus sexual assault.
WATCH LIVE: Candidates in race to replace Iowa Rep. Feenstra meet for debate
Published: October 14, 2026 20:30
Republican candidate Chris McGowan and Democratic candidate Dave Dawson will meet face-to-face for a debate Wednesday as they seek the U.S. House seat in Iowa's 4th Congressional District.
Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate
Published: October 14, 2026 20:23
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any of the accused students had been punished.
How proposed cuts to this major national health survey could disadvantage Americans with disabilities
Published: October 14, 2026 19:55
As many as a quarter of wheelchair users and more than a third of people who are blind or deaf could be miscategorized as not disabled because of the shorter survey, according to some advocates and researchers.
Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
Published: October 14, 2026 19:19
The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month's midterm elections.
ICE officer appeared to intentionally hit a man with a vehicle in Houston, Texas prosecutor says
Published: October 14, 2026 19:04
The encounter has set off new criticism over immigration enforcement in Houston, where local prosecutors are also investigating a July fatal shooting by a federal immigration officer.
IMF chief urges wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure
Published: October 14, 2026 18:59
The U.S. and other wealthy nations need to urgently tackle mounting global debt levels that are weighing most heavily on low-income countries and straining the global financial system, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday.
New York plans to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death
Published: October 14, 2026 18:18
The City Council is expected to approve a bill next week that would end the rides by 2028. Three consecutive mayors had called for an end to the carriage rides because of safety concerns, only to have lawmakers yank back the reins.
Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on safety of ever more thrilling rides
Published: October 14, 2026 18:09
The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly faster and steeper in their quest for the biggest thrill.
Iowa's water quality and cancer rates forced into forefront of state politics
Published: October 14, 2026 17:48
Chemical fertilizers and animal waste contain nitrates and phosphorus that can get washed with rain or snowmelt into the state's rivers. That affects Iowa's more liberal urban centers which rely on rivers and lakes for drinking water.
Republicans retreat from battleground districts as lines shift in House races
Published: October 14, 2026 17:30
The shifting money in the final weeks of midterm campaigns points to a defensive posture by Republicans and new aggression from Democrats, who aim to capitalize on President Donald Trump's weak approval ratings.
WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at rally along Arizona-Nevada border
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-trump-speaks-at-rally-along-arizona-nevada-border
Published: October 14, 2026 17:04
President Donald Trump's midterm roadshow to rally the GOP is stopping Wednesday in swing-state Arizona and a Republican-leaning U.S. House district in Montana.
WATCH: Hegseth discusses drone warfare at U.S. Army conference
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-hegseth-discusses-drone-warfare-at-u-s-army-conference
Published: October 14, 2026 16:56
Protesters shouted at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other military leaders on Wednesday as they spoke at a panel on drones during the U.S. Army's annual conference in Washington.
Can Democrats win the Senate? Here are some pathways
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/can-democrats-win-the-senate-here-are-some-pathways
Published: October 14, 2026 16:40
Let's get into the map and math.
Sudden Starlink limits sap Ukraine drone power as Kyiv fears U.S. intelligence squeeze
Published: October 14, 2026 16:09
Ukrainian drones lost some of their fighting capacity after restrictions were suddenly imposed on the battlefield use of the country's U.S.-made Starlink communication terminals, officials said Wednesday as the capital endured another night of missile…
Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House
Published: October 14, 2026 15:27
A federal judge on Tuesday extended an order blocking President Donald Trump's administration from banning reporters for three news outlets from the White House, a pivotal operational development for the organizations as the extraordinary case — pitting…
U.S. hits Bank of America with $1.2 billion fine, saying it violated money laundering and sanctions laws
Published: October 14, 2026 15:07
The fines on America's second-biggest bank amount to the third-largest in the department's history.
Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections
Published: October 14, 2026 15:00
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing President Donald Trump's tariff regime.
Katie Zacharia's debut shows the pitfalls and possibilities of White House press secretary's role
Published: October 14, 2026 14:28
This would not be an easy job under any circumstances.
Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, doctors say
Published: October 14, 2026 13:59
His post-operative tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung, the Vatican said Wednesday.
Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% as midterm elections near
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/inflation-worsened-last-month-to-3-7-as-midterm-elections-near
Published: October 14, 2026 13:37
Gas, clothes, and air fares got more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before the midterm elections that have focused heavily on issues related to affordability.
Does a Russian lab worker's death carry pandemic risk? Experts say it's unlikely, with one caveat
Published: October 13, 2026 23:32
Some details surrounding a Russian lab worker's death of an unknown pneumonia parallel COVID-19 news that unfolded seven years ago, but health security experts say they don't see signs this is a precursor to another pandemic.
White House press secretary's debut brings news of Guilfoyle's exit
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/white-house-press-secretarys-debut-brings-news-of-guilfoyles-exit
Published: October 13, 2026 22:55
On her first day at the podium, new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made news. She announced that President Trump has asked his son's former fiancée and ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, to resign amid allegations that she sought…
Saudi conflict with Houthis escalates with new strikes
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/saudi-conflict-with-houthis-escalates-with-new-strikes
Published: October 13, 2026 22:50
The threat of a widening war on the Arabian Peninsula is accelerating. Houthi rebels in Yemen are again targeting Saudi infrastructure and military sites, escalating a conflict which may yet draw in other regional powers. The Saudi-led coalition launched…
Former U.S. ambassador on Saudi Arabia's struggle to defend against Houthi attacks
Published: October 13, 2026 22:45
To discuss the escalating war between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, Amna Nawaz spoke with Michael Ratney. He served as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Biden administration and is now a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and…
What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer and prognosis
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-we-know-about-pope-leos-lung-cancer-and-prognosis
Published: October 13, 2026 22:43
The Vatican says Pope Leo has lung cancer and that doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung in a surgery that lasted roughly 90 minutes. In a statement, the Vatican called the operation "successful" and said there were "no complications." For more…
News Wrap: Cornell bans fraternity parties for rest of academic year
Published: October 13, 2026 22:40
In our news wrap Tuesday, Cornell University is banning parties and other social events at fraternities for the rest of the academic year, a man fell to his death while riding a roller coaster at a Six Flags amusement park outside Atlanta, the Supreme…
Trump Accounts expand to millions of children, but new rules raise questions
Published: October 13, 2026 22:30
The Treasury Department has created Trump Accounts for every eligible child, automatically enrolling more than 60 million. The expansion also comes with changes to how the program works. Donors can now donate individual stocks that families can't choose or…
Florida executed a prisoner who killed his cellmate in hopes of getting a death sentence. It's the state's 17th execution of the year
Published: October 13, 2026 22:27
Robertson's execution comes at a time of escalating attention on the death penalty in the United States.
Trump's diesel deal with Putin draws bipartisan criticism from a frustrated Congress
Published: October 13, 2026 21:46
The deal is being criticized by both Republicans and Democrats as fueling Russia's war against Ukraine, violating existing U.S. laws and drawing the U.S. closer to Russia.
CVS agrees to pay $315 million to settle Justice Department case over opioid prescriptions
Published: October 13, 2026 21:02
The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought in 2024 that accused the healthcare giant of providing massive amounts of opioids and other controlled substances "to fuel its own profits at the expense of public health and safety."
WATCH LIVE: Utah voters hear from Moore, Crosby in midterm House debate
Published: October 13, 2026 21:00
Newly drawn congressional districts in Utah mean that when incumbent Republican Rep. Blake Moore meets Democratic challenger Peter Crosby for a debate Tuesday, he'll be speaking to a new amalgam of voters.
WATCH LIVE: Georgia's Ossoff and Collins face off in Senate debate
Published: October 13, 2026 21:00
Sen. Jon Ossoff is scheduled to face Republican Rep. Mike Collins Tuesday in a debate for Georgia's key U.S. Senate race.
Trump heads to Alaska in a sign of how close its Senate race may be
Published: October 13, 2026 20:42
President Donald Trump is making an unusual campaign trip with the midterm elections looming.
In first visit to Ceuta, Spain's king asks for 'good faith' from Morocco after migration crisis
Published: October 13, 2026 20:29
Tensions have risen in the Spanish city in North Africa since about 80,000 migrants crossed its border in July.
Congo's confirmed Ebola cases surpass 9,000 as containment efforts falter
Published: October 13, 2026 19:56
Health workers are alarmed, as many deaths occur outside treatment centers.
Republicans face midterm backlash from factory workers over Trump's tariffs
Published: October 13, 2026 19:43
President Donald Trump's tariffs are turning factory workers against his Republican Party over fears the import taxes could lead to fewer jobs instead of the manufacturing renaissance he promised.
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder
Published: October 13, 2026 19:28
Jurors convicted Davis of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon in late August.
What to know about the search of Democratic Rep. Omar's home
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-to-know-about-the-search-of-democratic-rep-omars-home
Published: October 13, 2026 19:19
President Donald Trump's administration has taken the unusual step of searching Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's home in Washington, just three weeks before the midterm election.
Why experts are urging parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution
Published: October 13, 2026 19:00
Graphic video could be clipped, copied and pushed into children's social feeds even if the original stream is restricted.
Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports
Published: October 13, 2026 18:49
The university also plans to work with New York State Police to allow independent criminal investigators to investigate sexual misconduct allegations and add a case manager to help those who report sexual misconduct navigate the university's procedures.
Pacific hurricane region sets record for big, long-lasting storms
Published: October 13, 2026 18:40
Several meteorological factors have come together to supercharge the Pacific, chief among them the El Niño.
Why Saudi Arabia's military has struggled to defend the country against Houthi attacks
Published: October 13, 2026 18:28
The kingdom has appeared helpless in the face of barrages of missiles and drones fired by the Houthi rebel group from neighboring Yemen.
AI data centers are coming for federal land and roiling Nevada governor's race
Published: October 13, 2026 18:20
The data center issue has dominated the competitive governor's race in Nevada, where 80% of the land is owned by the federal government.
Cyberattacks disrupt refrigeration systems at European supermarkets
Published: October 13, 2026 18:08
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure told Parliament on Tuesday that about 700 of the country's 10,000 supermarkets were affected.
Supreme Court to consider if Nigerian man who cooked for terrorist leaders is ineligible for asylum
Published: October 13, 2026 17:54
The high court said Tuesday it will hear arguments on whether Izuchukwu Ozurumba's cooking job for leaders of the Unknown Gunmen qualifies as providing "material support" for a terrorist group.
Pope Leo undergoes successful surgery to remove lung nodule, Vatican says
Published: October 13, 2026 17:45
Leo revealed on Sunday that doctors discovered the nodule and recommended its removal. The Vatican says he will be hospitalized for at least a week, with all audiences canceled until October 20.
Ukraine had no intelligence from partners about missiles headed to Kyiv, Zelenskyy says
Published: October 13, 2026 17:39
At the White House, Trump told reporters that the U.S. has not stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine.
Texas health agency proposes eliminating children's autism program
Published: October 13, 2026 17:35
Texas health officials have proposed cutting funding for a program that helps autistic children communicate. The Children's Autism Program offers therapy at reduced costs, but the Texas Health and Human Services Commission wants to eliminate it due to…
WATCH: Trump addresses Guilfoyle resignation, intel sharing with Ukraine as he departs for Alaska
Published: October 13, 2026 17:30
President Donald Trump told reporters that officials "didn't like what we were reading" about Kimberly Guilfoyle, who resigned as ambassador to Greece on Tuesday.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump's ambassador to Greece, resigns after allegations of improper conduct
Published: October 13, 2026 16:48
Guilfoyle insisted she'll "vigorously defend" herself.
Poll: Majority of Americans say Trump prioritizes his personal financial interests over U.S. as a whole
Published: October 13, 2026 16:30
Most Americans think Donald Trump is profiting off the presidency in unethical or illegal ways and is focused more on his wealth than helping people like them, a new AP-NORC poll finds.
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in lawsuit seeking records on Elon Musk's DOGE
Published: October 13, 2026 15:32
The Trump administration argues that DOGE is exempt from FOIA's requirements as a presidential advisory body.
Police investigate man's fatal fall off Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia
Published: October 13, 2026 14:49
Authorities and Six Flags did not identify the ride associated with the man's death, but local TV stations showed video of passengers being evacuated from the Goliath roller coaster.
WATCH: Zacharia says White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign
Published: October 13, 2026 14:16
Trump appointee Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, has been asked to resign from her post after coming under severe criticism over allegations she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens,…
WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns for Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-trump-campaigns-for-sen-dan-sullivan-in-alaska
Published: October 13, 2026 13:49
President Donald Trump on Tuesday will devote a big chunk of his dwindling time ahead of crucial midterm elections to head all the way to Alaska — attempting to bolster a Republican incumbent senator in another sign of GOP fears about retaining control of…
WATCH LIVE: New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia holds first briefing
Published: October 13, 2026 13:22
Zacharia is a conservative commentator and had been a communications adviser to the media company that President Donald Trump owns and operates his social media site.
Rep. Omar accuses Trump of political intimidation after agents search her home
Published: October 12, 2026 22:55
Federal agents searched the Washington, D.C., home of Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar early Monday. Agents with Homeland Security Investigations were seen carrying boxes from the home. Rep. Omar accused the Trump administration of political…
News Wrap: Riyadh airport closed after Houthi strikes that killed at least 13
Published: October 12, 2026 22:50
In our news wrap Monday, Houthi strikes on Riyadh's airport killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds more, a federal judge says she is 'furious' with Justice Department lawyers after hundreds of trees were removed from a local golf course and a fire…
Ukraine disputes Trump's claim of energy ceasefire as Russian diesel deal draws fire
Published: October 12, 2026 22:45
President Trump blames high energy prices on Ukraine, not his war in the Middle East, and made a surprise decision to suspend sanctions against Russia on Friday. William Brangham discusses the latest developments in the Ukraine-Russia war with Andrew…
Water access becomes a top election concern for Arizona voters
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/water-access-becomes-a-top-election-concern-for-arizona-voters
Published: October 12, 2026 22:40
For many Arizona voters, the top concern heading into the midterms isn't inflation, immigration or education. It's water. With the state gripped by prolonged drought, candidates are facing growing questions about how to secure its water future. Stephanie…
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the GOP's vulnerability in the midterms
Published: October 12, 2026 22:35
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump on the campaign trail with the midterm elections closing in, the South Carolina Senate race…
In 'Blockers,' Michael Lewis highlights government workers who resisted DOGE
Published: October 12, 2026 22:30
Elon Musk has donated more than $365 million to support Republicans in the midterm elections. Musk's influence on the federal government is the focus of "Blockers," a new book by Michael Lewis. Lisa Desjardins sat down with Lewis to discuss Musk's time…
Smithsonian's American Latino museum finds permanent home on National Mall
Published: October 12, 2026 22:25
For six years, the National Museum of the American Latino has operated without its own building, but that is about to change. In August, the Smithsonian's board of regents voted to give the museum a permanent home in the Arts and Industries Building on the…
Suspected plot at U.S.-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says
Published: October 12, 2026 22:25
A suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in England was "almost certainly" directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday.
WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at midterm rally in Youngstown, Ohio
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-trump-speaks-at-midterm-rally-in-youngstown-ohio
Published: October 12, 2026 22:09
The president boarded Air Force One with a pair of Ohio-born celebrities ahead of a rally in Youngstown.
Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion after failed execution, 911 calls reveal
Published: October 12, 2026 21:42
The recordings show that precious minutes elapsed as officials and responders tried to figure out whether a request for emergency help in the execution chamber was legitimate.
Sudan's famine risk worsened by conflict, drought and funding shortages, report says
Published: October 12, 2026 21:30
There is a "deteriorating humanitarian situation" across greater Darfur and Kordofan, including areas identified as at risk of famine, as well as other locations, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification.
Authorities name the gunman and most of the 8 victims in last week's Erie mass shooting
Published: October 12, 2026 21:15
The police chief hasn't said what the gunman's possible motives were, but he suggested that his mental health could have been a factor.
Mailers promoting a socialist candidate in Ohio Senate race have links to MAGA super PAC vendor
Published: October 12, 2026 20:55
The mailers are sponsored by Enough Promises Ohio PAC and began arriving in voters' mailboxes in recent days.
How DNA and vehicle-tracking helped French investigators recover stolen Renoirs
Published: October 12, 2026 20:41
Four men were given preliminary charges in the investigation into the Sept. 8 theft from the small Renoir Museum in the town of Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera.
Selma Blair taken into custody in New York after an alleged assault on a flight
Published: October 12, 2026 20:30
Authorities say actor Selma Blair was taken into custody after a flight from Los Angeles to New York for being physically abusive and injuring two flight attendants.
WATCH LIVE: At Georgia governor debate, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms set to answer questions solo
Published: October 12, 2026 19:59
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms is set to take the debate stage Monday without her Republican opponent.
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