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Bernie Bennett
Reporting from Capitol Hill, Bernie Bennett has updates on what’s going on in the House.
Republicans Push Ahead with Agenda in the House
House Republicans are charging full steam ahead with legislation to avert a government shutdown even though it appears destined for failure amid mounting GOP opposition. More details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadSpeaker Johnson Tries to Avoid a Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON – Speaker Mike Johnson’s opening bid to avert a government shutdown appears doomed to fail in the House this week amid widespread Republican opposition, thwarting the top lawmaker’s hopes of the proposal squeezing Democrats in both chambers. Bernie Bennett reports.
Listen DownloadNorth Carolina May Miss Ballot Deadline
North Carolina could miss a federal deadline to distribute mail-in ballots to members of the military and overseas voters, as the state scrambles to reprint ballots to remove Robert Kennedy Jr. from the list of presidential candidates. Details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadThe Chiefs Beat the Ravens in NFL Season Opener
The NFL’s season opener Thursday night was decided by referee Shawn Hochuli undertaking a video review, resulting i the Ravens loss to the Chiefs 27-20. Bernie Bennett reports.
Listen DownloadWatch Dog Group Wants Judge in Trump Case Dropped
WASHINGTON – A watchdog group is asking the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to remove Judge Aileen Cannon from overseeing former President Trump’s classified documents case, arguing she has taken “many efforts to undermine and derail the prosecution of this case.” Details from Reporter Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadNYC Introduces Black Curriculum in Schools
NEW YORK – New York City public schools will utilize a new Black Studies curriculum this fall, spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Bernie Bennett has this report.
Listen DownloadA Poll Says Harris Can’t Break Away from Biden Policies
A new poll finds that voters think Vice President Harris can’t seperate herself from President Biden’s record. More details from correspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadBarron Trump Arrives at College
EW YORK (AP) – Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, began his freshman year of college this week at New York University, his father said Wednesday.
Listen DownloadFederal Judge Says Republican Group Discriminated Against In New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A federal judge says New Mexico election regulators and prosecutors discriminated against a Republican-backed group in refusing access to voter registration rolls. More from Corresspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadHunter Biden’s Second Trial
UNDATED – Hunter Biden is set to stand trial for a second time this year beginning this week, now on criminal charges he failed to pay more than a million dollars in federal taxes. Bernie Bennett has this report.
Listen DownloadRepublicans Scramble to Raise Campaign Money for Congress
WASHINGTON – Republicans are racing to plug a massive money hole – before it’s too late. Reporter Bernie Bennett has more.
Listen DownloadCongress Is Concerned About Plunging Office Building Costs
WASHINGTON – Four and a half years after the pandemic sent workers home, the office property bill is finally coming due. Correspondent Bernie Bennett explains.
Listen DownloadHunter Biden’s Tax Evasion Trial Begins This Week
UNDATED – Hunter Biden is set to stand trial for a second time this year beginning this week, now on criminal charges he failed to pay more than a million dollars in federal taxes. Bernie Bennett has this report.
Listen DownloadIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Reacts to the Death of Six Hostages
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed sorrow over the deaths of six hostages, saying the killings prove that Hamas does not want a cease-fire deal. Bernie Bennett has more on the story.
Listen DownloadThe Family of an Israeli-American Hostage in Gaza Confirm His Death
JERUSALEM (AP) – The family of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin says he has been killed in the Gaza Strip. The family issued a statement early Sunday, hours after the Israeli army said it had located bodies in Gaza. Reporter Bernie Bennett has the story.
Listen DownloadCalifornia Lawmakers Propose Regulation of Artificial Intelligence
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California lawmakers approved a host of proposals last week aiming to regulate the artificial intelligence industry, combat deepfakes and protect workers from exploitation by the rapidly evolving technology. Bernie Bennett has details.
Listen DownloadDonald Trump Embraces a New Audience for His Campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald Trump courts conservative male influencers to try to reach younger men in his campaign. This report from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadTrump and Harris Differ on Climate and Energy
WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have starkly different visions on how to address a changing climate while ensuring a reliable energy supply. But neither has provided many details on how they would get there. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has details.
Listen DownloadRepublicans React to VP Harris’ First Interview Since Securing the Nomination
House Republican Leader Elise Stefanik slammed Vice President Harris’s joint interview with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, airing on CNN on Thursday night, calling it “offensive” to women in the country. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has more on this.
Listen DownloadTrump and Harris Trade Barbs Heading into Labor Day
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump traded new verbal barbs Thursday as both campaigns headed into the Labor Day weekend largely making a case against their opponent. A look back at the day with Reporter Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadHarris Wants to Be Next Vice President Elected President
NEW YORK (AP) – As Vice President Kamala Harris begins her fall campaign for the White House, she can look to history and hope for better luck than others in her position who have tried the same. Correspondent Bernie Bennett explains.
Listen DownloadChild Care Costs Are a Big Campaign Issue
WASHINGTON (AP) – The high cost of caring for children and the elderly has become a hot topic in the Presidential race. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has more.
Listen DownloadBiden Advisor Holds Peace Talks with Qatari Leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden’s top Middle East adviser on Tuesday held talks in Doha with senior Qatari leaders on the ongoing efforts to complete a cease-fire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
Listen DownloadArizona Republicans Request Voter Fraud Charges Against Them Be Dropped
PHOENIX (AP) – Attorneys representing Republicans accused of scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential race in Arizona argued Tuesday that prosecutors were politically motivated in seeking a grand jury indictment against their clients. Bernie Bennett has the details.
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