Courtney Norris
Deputy Senior Producer, National Affairs at PBS NewsHour
@NewsHour | Texas born & raised | Emmy & Peabody winner🏆| dog+cat mom♥️| Former blue check | rt≠endorse
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pbs.org | Courtney Norris
Apr 1, 2025 6:55 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The Trump Administration began terminating thousands of staff and purging some of the top leaders at the Department of Health and Human Services. It included several key agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, The National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Matthew Herper of STAT News.
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pbs.org | Courtney Norris
Mar 27, 2025 6:35 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Two Democratic commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission sued the Trump administration after being fired before their terms expired. The independent agency, designed to be bipartisan, protects consumers and enforces antitrust laws. The White House defended the move but Democrats argue the firings invite corruption. Amna Nawaz spoke with one of the fired commissioners, Alvaro Bedoya.
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1 month ago |
pbs.org | Courtney Norris
The Department of Education announced new investigations into more than 50 colleges for alleged racial discrimination, part of President Trump’s campaign to end DEI efforts nationwide. It comes one month after an administration memo warned schools they could lose funding for considering race in admissions, scholarships, or any aspect of student life. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Sarah Brown. Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy.
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1 month ago |
pbs.org | Courtney Norris
PBS News Full Episodes Podcasts Newsletters Live Feb 27, 2025 6:30 PM EST Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The Trump administration has threatened to pull federal funding from K-12 schools and universities that consider race in any way. The Education Department argues the Supreme Court’s ruling outlawing race in college admissions applies more broadly on campus. It is sparking confusion and legal challenges.
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1 month ago |
pbs.org | Courtney Norris
Feb 26, 2025 6:20 PM EST Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio This spring, the Met Gala in New York, one of the bigger fashion events of the year, will highlight the indelible style of Black men. The Met’s 2025 exhibition, titled “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” opens in May and explores the emergence and significance of the Black dandy. Geoff Bennett looked into the complicated historical style and its relevance today for our series, Race Matters.
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