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What Trump’s win could mean for veterans and service members

6m 27s

The full extent of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for the Pentagon and Department of Veterans Affairs is not entirely clear, but he's likely to reverse some of the Biden administration's policies while reinstating others from his first term. Ali Rogin speaks with Leo Shane III, deputy editor of Military Times, to learn more.

Massachusetts studio celebrates artists with disabilities

5m 13s

As major American museums reexamine their collections to ensure diversity and inclusion, there’s a growing realization that they need more art by people with disabilities. In Massachusetts, one organization has been celebrating that work for half a century. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH in Boston reports.

News Wrap: Democrats hold onto U.S. Senate seat in Nevada

4m 8s

In our news wrap Saturday, Democrats held onto one more Senate seat while control of the House remains unknown, Qatar is suspending its efforts to mediate between Israel and Hamas, 26 people died in a train platform bombing in Pakistan, windy conditions are sparking wildfires on both U.S. coasts, and a FEMA worker was fired for advising her team to avoid homes with signs supporting Trump.

How anger over Gaza war may have shaped some voters’ choices

6m 11s

Many of Vice President Kamala Harris’ rallies in the closing days of the campaign were interrupted by people angry about the mounting death toll in Gaza and Lebanon and the Biden administration’s support for Israel. That anger may have been expressed at the polls on Election Day. James Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute, joins John Yang to discuss.

What to expect from Trump on climate, environmental policy

6m 36s

During his campaign, Trump said he wants to get rid of virtually all Biden administration regulations intended to cut carbon emissions and move away from fossil fuels. He’s also called for the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act, Biden’s signature climate law. John Yang speaks with Matthew Daly, who covers climate, environment and energy policy for the Associated Press, about what to expect.

How schools are navigating a spike in violent threats

6m 47s

This fall, the big question facing educators and law enforcement officials is how to best deal with a wave of threats of violence, shootings and bombings, and the fears, evacuations and temporary shutdowns they cause. Ali Rogin speaks with school safety consultant Kenneth Trump and Dr. Deborah Weisbrot, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Stony Brook University, to learn more.

News Wrap: Crews make progress against California wildfire

6m 21s

In our news wrap Friday, firefighters in California are making progress extinguishing a wildfire that has destroyed some 130 structures, the FBI and other agencies are investigating a wave of racist text messages that are being sent anonymously to Black Americans and a federal judge struck down the Biden administration's effort to provide citizenship to some undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens.

Who is the woman behind Trump's return to the Oval Office?

6m 7s

President-elect Trump began putting his new team in place, announcing that his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, will be his chief of staff when he takes office next year. She is the first woman to be appointed to that position. A veteran of Florida politics, Wiles ran campaigns for Sen. Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis before running Trump's winning bid. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Marc Caputo.

Americans discuss their election votes and views on future

9m 33s

In this deeply polarized country, there have been many competing emotions in response to Donald Trump’s reelection. To better understand how many in the country feel, Judy Woodruff checked in with some of the people she’s met during her ongoing reporting project, America at a Crossroads.

Some question what it will take to elect a woman president

8m 15s

For the second time in eight years, a woman lost the race for the presidency. Despite strong support among women of color, Vice President Kamala Harris lost ground with nearly every other demographic group compared to Joe Biden in 2020. Harris’ loss is causing some to question whether America is ready for a woman in the White House. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Erinn Haines and Kelly Dittmar.

Fashion industry attempts to preserve artisan craftwork

7m 4s

In the 1980s, about 70 percent of clothes sold in the U.S. were made in the country. Today, it’s down to just three percent. One of the casualties is traditional craftwork like weaving fabric, cutting leather and polishing gemstones. The fashion industry is now trying to preserve these crafts. Special Correspondent Pavni Mittal reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Man with Parkinson’s uses art and music to ease his symptoms

8m 13s

Art and music have long been used as therapy to help alleviate psychological and neurological disease, but there has been little study on its use by Parkinson’s patients. There's hope art and music may help with some symptoms of the disease. Jeffrey Brown has a look for our reporting on the intersection of art and health and our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Biden calls for peaceful transition after Trump's victory

4m 31s

President Biden made his first public comments since Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in the election. Several cabinet secretaries and staff gathered in the Rose Garden as Biden praised Harris’ campaign and sent an optimistic message about the accomplishments of their administration. He went on to promise a peaceful transfer of power. Laura Barrón-López reports.

House control in question as races remain too close to call

5m 9s

Republicans expanded their majority in the Senate, but control of the U.S. House is still in question as crucial races remain too close to call. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the numbers.

Fed cuts interest rates amid questions over independence

7m 16s

The Federal Reserve cut its prime lending rate again, this time by a quarter point. The economy, higher costs of living and high housing prices directly affected by these rates are a big reason Donald Trump won the election. The president-elect has often been critical of Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jeanna Smialek of The New York Times.

News Wrap: Hurricane damages Cuba's vulnerable power grid

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In our news wrap Thursday, Hurricane Rafael left a trail of destruction in Cuba and left millions in the dark, California's "Mountain Fire" northwest of Los Angeles has exploded fifteen times in size since yesterday, climate scientists say this year is "virtually certain" to be the hottest year on record and Australia's government proposed blocking anyone under 16 from using social media.

Trump’s return to White House upends criminal investigations

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Former President Trump’s return to the White House upends the many criminal investigations and convictions he’s faced over the last four years. William Brangham explains what could happen next.

Ukraine loses ground to Russia as U.S. support in doubt

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Russian President Putin said Ukraine would have to stay out of NATO for there to be peace while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said he wouldn't agree to a cease-fire unless it included security guarantees. During the campaign, Donald Trump said he wanted the war to end and that he could negotiate a quick resolution. Nick Schifrin reports on the state of the war and what might come next.

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