Manchin says immigration deal fell apart because of politics
Senate Republicans blocked the major bipartisan border security package. Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin about what happens next.
What's next for border after GOP blocks bipartisan bill
The future for the U.S. border crisis and for allies across the world rests with the Senate. Wednesday, Republicans blocked the bipartisan bill to address immigration and Ukraine funding. It follows an unusual day in the House where GOP leadership lost votes on articles of impeachment for Alejandro Mayorkas and a stand-alone aid package for Israel. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Border deal hits wall as GOP says they will block bill
The Senate border compromise has already hit a legislative wall. Senate Republicans announced they will block the long-negotiated proposal that would address the border crisis and provide aid to Ukraine and Israel. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Capitol Hill on where things stand.
'Medgar and Myrlie' traces lives of civil rights leaders
A love story is helping paint a fuller picture of the civil rights movement. Activist Medgar Evers was killed in 1963 by a white supremacist outside his home in Mississippi. His murder thrust Myrlie Evers into the spotlight, becoming a freedom fighter in her own right. Joy-Ann Reid traces their extraordinary lives in “Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America.”
Syria faces slow recovery a year after earthquake
One year ago, a devastating earthquake laid waste to large parts of southern Turkey and northwestern Syria. Tens of thousands were killed and recovery has been slow and agonizing, especially in Syria, where more than a decade of war had already made life unbearable. Leila Molana-Allen reports on how Syrians on both sides of the border are struggling to survive.
Boeing under pressure amid safety and quality control issues
Boeing's problems were front and center again as the National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on the door panel that flew off an Alaska Airlines plane. It comes as the head of the head of the Federal Aviation Administration faced questions before a House committee about his agency’s oversight. Geoff Bennett reports on the latest and discusses more with Miles O'Brien.
Sen. Cramer on why Republicans are blocking border bill
The Senate's bipartisan deal to aid Ukraine and Israel and address border security is teetering on the brink. Amna Nawaz spoke with Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota to discuss why he and other Republicans are blocking the border and national security bill.
Mother of Michigan school shooter convicted of manslaughter
For the first time, a parent has been convicted in a mass school shooting. Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after her son, Ethan Crumbley, killed four students and injured seven others in 2021 at Oxford High in Michigan. The gunman was sentenced to life in prison without parole. His mother faces up to 60 years in prison. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ekow Yankah.
Trump denied presidential immunity, court rules
A federal appeals court in Washington rejected Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity for actions he took to remain in office after the 2020 election. It clears the way for his federal trial on conspiracy and obstruction charges to move forward, but Trump is expected to appeal the ruling. William Brangham reports.
How the border deal would transform U.S. immigration
The most significant immigration reform proposal in a generation is now in the hands of the Senate. The bipartisan deal would tighten asylum rules and allow for partial border shutdowns while increasing enforcement and opening some new avenues for legal migration. The measure would also offer billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
Iranian American writer discusses new novel 'Martyr!'
In 1988, amid the Iran-Iraq war, the U.S. military accidentally shot down an Iranian commercial passenger jet, killing all 290 people aboard. That real-life tragedy sets in motion the fictional events in the new novel “Martyr!” a young Iranian American poet named Kaveh Akbar. Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the politics of immigration
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how immigration will affect the 2024 presidential election and Democratic concerns over President Biden's appeal to voters of color.
Sen. Murphy says border deal is 'old-fashioned compromise'
A bipartisan Senate deal to fund border security, Israel and Ukraine looks like a no-go after Republican House Speaker Johnson called it "dead on arrival." Amna Nawaz discussed the plan and its reaction with Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, one of the three key senators who negotiated that agreement.
Delays push Trump court dates further into election season
Donald Trump’s legal battles reached a critical moment as two upcoming court decisions could shape his campaign and his businesses. In Washington, the former president’s federal trial for election interference has been delayed while an appeals court rules on Trump’s argument that he’s immune from prosecution and a verdict in the civil fraud trial has been pushed back. William Brangham reports.
Experts discuss obstacles to Saudi-Israeli normalization
Saudi leaders say diplomatic normalization with Israel isn’t possible without steps toward a Palestinian state. The U.S. hopes a pause in fighting could lead to progress on reforming the Palestinian Authority, normalization and two states. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Khaled Elgindy of the Middle East Institute.
Blinken returns to Middle East in push for Gaza cease-fire
Secretary of State Blinken returned to the Middle East hoping to make progress on a deal to pause the war in Gaza and release Israeli hostages. The Biden administration hopes the deal could lead to larger diplomatic initiatives across the region. Nick Schifrin reports.
Upcoming South Asian elections test democracy in the region
More than 1 billion people are going to the polls in South Asia this year. In a test of democratic values and human rights in the region, voters will choose leaders in five countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan. Michael Kugelman, director of the Wilson Center’s South Asia Institute, joins John Yang to discuss.
Sex trafficking survivors face barriers to seeking justice
In January, thousands of court documents were released detailing the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse and trafficking of teenage girls. It brought new attention to the problem of sex trafficking in the U.S. and why the crime so often goes undetected. Ali Rogin speaks with Megan Cutter, director of the National Human Trafficking Hotline, to learn more.
New Grammy category highlights African music’s global appeal
From samba to hip hop to reggae, so much of the music we enjoy has African roots. Tonight, for the first time, the Grammy Awards is recognizing music produced in Africa with a category of its own. Stephanie Sy reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
What U.S. hopes to achieve by striking Iran-backed militias
The U.S. is responding to last weekend’s drone strike in Jordan that killed three U.S. troops with airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in the Middle East. Pentagon officials say it took just 30 minutes for B-1 bombers and other U.S. aircraft to hit more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria. Joe Buccino, a retired U.S. Army colonel, joins John Yang to discuss the strikes.
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