Democrats are gathered in Chicago to celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign for the White House, but the start of the four-day Democratic National Convention is expected also to draw tens of thousands of protesters. Venezuela's political opposition and its supporters have gathered in cities around the country to demand recognition of what they say ... Show More
Yesterday
U.S. troop withdrawal, EU auto tariffs, Spirit collapses and Banksy
The Pentagon says its pulling 5,000 troops from Germany, while the White House is fast-tracking $8.6 billion in weapons sales to Israel and Middle East allies, bypassing Congress. U.S. President Donald Trump is raising tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%. Al Qaeda-linked insurge ... Show More
12m 33s
May 1
Iran deadline, shutdown over and Australia Indigenous clashes
The White House says the U.S.-Iran war is “terminated” for the purposes of an approaching congressional war powers deadline, even as President Donald Trump huddles with military leaders over potential new strikes. Oil briefly spiked past $126 a barrel, pushing U.S. inflation to i ... Show More
12m 50s
Apr 30
Powell’s plan, Iran war cost, Voting Rights Act and cheap Chinese EVs
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s last act: holding rates and a pledge to stick around as a governor. The Pentagon puts a $25 billion price tag on the Iran war so far. The U.S. Supreme Court guts a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, in a move that could reshape voting ac ... Show More
12m 18s
Oct 2025
How Trump Upended 60 Years of Civil Rights
<p>During his second term, President Trump has upended 60 years of civil rights, largely under the guise of attacking diversity, equity and inclusion.</p><p>Nikole Hannah-Jones, who covers racial injustice and civil rights for The New York Times Magazine, discusses the end of an ... Show More
38m 32s
Aug 2024
'Propaganda Extravaganza' Coming to Chicago
The Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago on Monday, giving Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz an opportunity to present their vision for America.
But don’t be fooled by the Democrats’ glitzy gala, says John Tillman, CEO of the American Culture Pro ... Show More
25m 55s
Apr 2025
Hegseth in turmoil, Trump’s sinking polls
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Senior politics reporter Aaron Blake talks with The Washington Post’s chief correspondent covering national politics, Dan Balz, and national security reporter Abigail Hauslohner about </span><a href="https://www ... Show More
32m 52s
Aug 2024
Weekly Roundup: Trump Makes Republicans Pro-Choice - And His Christian Base Revolts
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In this week's edition of the Straight White American Jesus Weekly Ro ... Show More
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