Amtrak Pays Executives Hefty Bonuses as Losses Continue
Some executives received payments of nearly half a million dollars as the rail service remained $1.7 billion in the red and the new Acela program continued to face challenges. Listen…
June 2024
Why Is Biden Going to Europe Twice in a Week?
The White House won’t say, but the politics seem clear: Three down days in Europe “might not look right.” Listen to this article · 3:37 min Learn more Share full…
Why Senate Democrats Are Outperforming Biden in Key States
Democratic candidates have leads in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Michigan and Arizona — but strategists aligned with both parties caution that the battle for Senate control is just starting. Listen to…
U.S. Expands Sanctions on Russia as G7 Leaders Gather
The Biden administration is taking new measures aimed at stopping China from helping the Kremlin sustain its war effort against Ukraine. U.S. officials hope European nations will take similar steps.…
At the G7, Biden Will Push for Frozen Russian Assets to Help Ukraine
President Biden faces the hurdle of convincing his allies that the United States plans to stay in the fight with Ukraine, no matter what happens in November. Listen to this…
House Plans Vote on Holding Garland in Contempt Over Biden Audio
Merrick Garland has refused Republican demands to turn over recordings by the special counsel who investigated the president’s handling of classified documents. Listen to this article · 4:13 min Learn…
Ben Carson as Trump’s Running Mate? Don’t Count Him Out Just Yet.
The retired neurosurgeon and former housing secretary is a wild card in the vice-presidential sweepstakes. His main advantage is that Donald Trump genuinely likes him. Listen to this article ·…
Sam Brown Wins Nevada G.O.P. Senate Primary and Will Face Jacky Rosen in November
After losing in a Senate primary in 2022, Mr. Brown, an Army veteran, was the pick of establishment Republicans from the start of the 2024 race. Share full article Sam…
Biden Addresses Gun-Control Group Hours After Son’s Firearms Conviction
“More children are killed in America by guns than cancer and car accidents combined,” President Biden said in a speech in Washington. Share full article VideotranscriptBackbars0:00/0:58-0:00 transcript Biden Talks About…
Nancy Mace Defeats G.O.P. Challenger, Dealing Blow to McCarthy’s Revenge Tour
The South Carolina congresswoman turned back a primary challenger backed by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who has been trying to exact retribution against Republicans who voted to oust him. Share…