Category Archives: Politics

Political News: “Shields & Brooks” On The Stalled Relief Legislation (Video)

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the congressional stalemate over pandemic relief legislation, revelations from Bob Woodward’s interviews with President Trump and the political impact they may have and whether Joe Biden’s campaign message is resonating with voters.

Morning News Podcast: Oregon Fire Evacuations, Covid-19 Aid Bill Blocked

Deadly wildfires rage in Western states, GOP ‘Skinny’ bill on coronavirus aid is blocked by Democrats, and 9/11 responders give assist to coronavirus essential workers.

Morning News Podcast: Oregon Fire Damage, Bob Woodward Book

Extreme heat and 50 mile per hour wind gusts are fueling major fires across 11 Western States. Two towns in Oregon are completely burned down. Also, the president told famous Watergate journalist Bob Woodward in early February that he believed coronavirus was “deadly” despite offering reassuring public statements.

And, a whistleblower at the Department of Homeland Security says he was ordered to alter intelligence reports on white supremacists, Russia and China, all to please the president.

Morning News Podcast: Facebook ‘Fake News’, Joe Biden & Unemployment

On Tuesday’s episode of “Axios on HBO,” Mike Allen questioned Mark Zuckerberg about Facebook’s content moderation policies before the November election – and what they’re doing to stop the spread of misinformation.

  • Plus, Joe Biden’s struggle to reach Hispanic voters.
  • And, the number of unemployed Americans has surpassed the amount of open jobs in all 50 states.

Guests: Axios’ Mike Allen, Hans Nichols and Erica Pandey.

Morning News Podcast: Wildfires Rage, President Trump & Joe Biden Spar

Wildfires rage in California, stoked by extreme heat, President Trump and Joe Biden go on the offensive, and renegotiating your bills.

Politics Monday: Tamara Keith And Amy Walter On 2020 Campaign Messaging

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including campaign messaging from President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden around the pandemic and the economy, whether Black voters could make the difference in key Midwestern states and the significance of voters casting ballots early by mail.

World News Podcast: U.S. Election, Britain & Tunisia Violence, Belarus Protest

DW News 24/7 reports: Michael Cohen releases book on President Trump, Joe Biden gives speech on military, stabbings in Britain and Tunisia, and other top news.

Morning News Podcast: Portland Suspect Killed, Joe Biden In Wisconsin

This Morning With Gordon Deal: Suspect in Portland shooting killed by law enforcement, Joe Biden visits Kenosha, and New Hampshire 16-year-old swims across English Channel.

Morning News Podcast: Swing State Voters, Covid-19 Flare Ups & Black Holes

Joe Biden is visiting Kenosha, Wisconsin today, the city where Jacob Blake was shot by police last week. And where two people died after the black lives matter protests turned violent. His visit comes a few days after Trump’s own visit on Monday.

Axios talked to 10 swing voters in Wisconsin about their feelings on the protests in their state and the upcoming election.

  • Plus, the latest on Covid-19 cases in the U.S.
  • And, a new type of black hole in deep space.

Guests: Axios’ Alexi McCammond, Sam Baker, and Miriam Kramer.