Day: April 2, 2026
The House rushes to pass a deal to end the government shutdown as President Trump proposes closing the Kennedy Center for two years, igniting debate over arts funding.
Trump’s ‘board of peace’ convenes this week, aiming to reset global cooperation. Yet the absence of key US allies raises questions over its legitimacy, reach and diplomatic impact.
An AP analysis reported by PBS shows about 10% of U.S. House members will not seek reelection in 2024, signaling potential shifts in congressional power and party strategy.
U.S. senators have reintroduced the “No Fakes” bill, targeting AI-generated deepfakes in entertainment and beyond, aiming to protect performers’ likenesses and tighten digital rights.
The Education Department faces backlash after hanging a banner of conservative activist Charlie Kirk alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and Benjamin Franklin, sparking debate over historical legacies.
President Trump is spotlighting crime in major US cities, drawing fresh attention and debate. WCVB examines recent crime statistics to show where the data supports, or contradicts, his claims.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia is quietly offering major economic deals to U.S. interests, a move he says threatens Western unity and undermines sanctions.
FIFA has announced 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, notably excluding Washington, D.C., prompting debate over the capital’s omission.
PBS broadcasts President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, where he outlines priorities on the economy, border security, foreign policy and a contentious domestic agenda.