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Trump issues more executive orders targeting immigration and DEI | PBS News

Jan 23, 2025 | pbs.org | Lisa Desjardins |Eliot Barnhart

President Donald Trump's second term in the White House began with a flurry of unilateral actions and he's showing no signs of slowing down. Day by day, the president's hardline immigration policy is taking shape. A new executive order targeting migrants at the southern border comes as the U.S. military is poised to beef up its presence there. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Dangerous winds pick up as crews continue to battle devastating LA-area fires

Jan 13, 2025 | pbs.org | Eliot Barnhart

PBS News Full Episodes Podcasts Newsletters Live Jan 13, 2025 6:55 PM EST Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Dangerous wind conditions are picking up speed and threatening to spread devastating fires in Southern California. Four of the major fires have burned through more than 62 square miles. At least 25 people have died, nearly 30 more are missing and several communities have been reduced to ash.
Harris warns healthcare on the line as Johnson eyes ‘massive reform’ if Trump wins

Oct 31, 2024 | pbs.org | Eliot Barnhart

Both presidential candidates brought their campaigns to the Southwest on Thursday. Donald Trump stopped in New Mexico, a detour from battleground territory, while Kamala Harris jetted off to Arizona. But before she left, Harris spoke with reporters about what's on the line with five days until Election Day. Laura Barrón-López reports.
Harris and Trump take a detour from swing states to campaign in Texas

Oct 25, 2024 | pbs.org | Eliot Barnhart

Oct 25, 2024 6:55 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio With just 11 days to go, both Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump veered away from battleground territory and into the deep-red state of Texas. A lineup of presidents and pop stars are joining Harris on the trail as Trump has escalated his rhetoric in the final stretch of the race. Laura Barrón-López reports.
Boeing union rejects offer to end strike, complicating CEO’s plan to turn company around

Oct 24, 2024 | pbs.org | Eliot Barnhart

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Boeing is no closer to ending a six-week strike after its latest contract offer to workers was rejected by a stunning margin. The results of that vote came just hours after the company announced a huge quarterly loss and acknowledged it has a long way to go to earn back customers' trust. Stephanie Sy reports.
Harris campaigns with Liz Cheney as Trump repeats false 2020 election claims

Oct 3, 2024 | pbs.org | Eliot Barnhart

Oct 3, 2024 6:55 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Both presidential candidates took their campaigns to the Midwest on Thursday fighting for crucial wins across the so-called Blue Wall. Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with Liz Cheney in Wisconsin and former President Trump gave a familiar, and false, rallying cry in Michigan. Laura Barrón-López reports.
14-year-old accused of killing 4 in Georgia school shooting

Sep 4, 2024 | pbs.org | Eliot Barnhart

In Georgia, a 14-year-old opened fire at a high school, killing four people and injuring at least nine others. Police say they have arrested a student who is the suspect. Investigators said they did not know a motive yet about what was behind the 29th mass shooting the U.S. has endured this year. Geoff Bennett reports. Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors.
Misinformation and foreign interference concerns loom over presidential race

Aug 12, 2024 | pbs.org | Eliot Barnhart

With their running mates solidified, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent their weekends on the campaign trail. But between their appeals to voters, a flurry of concerns flooded the internet, from cyber-security threats to false allegations involving artificial intelligence. Laura Barrón-López has more.
A look at Team USA’s golden run at the Olympics in Paris

Aug 9, 2024 | pbs.org | Eliot Barnhart

Aug 9, 2024 6:25 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The Paris Olympics will come to a close on Sunday and Team USA is eyeing a strong finish to an already golden games. For more on the ups and downs of the Olympics, Amna Nawaz spoke with Christine Brennan of USA Today.
Congress grills district leaders on rise in antisemitic incidents at high schools

May 8, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Eliot Barnhart

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