Episodes
TOP STORY: The number of corona virus cases worldwide has now surpassed 10 million, and Johns Hopkins University is reporting the death toll from the virus has passed half a million. With the rate of COVID-19 cases on the rise in two-thirds of U.S. states, correspondent Clayton Neville reports Vice President Mike Pence and members of the White House Corona virus task force met with Governor Greg Abbott and local health officials in Texas. PLUS: President Trump re-tweets a Florida supporter's...
Published 06/29/20
TOP STORY: The House passes its police reform bill, but correspondent Linda Kenyon reports the measure is going nowhere in the Senate. PLUS: As the U.S. records its highest single day of new Corona virus cases, Bob Costantini notes political differences over how to handle the crisis.
Published 06/26/20
TOP STORY: The three most-populous states in the U.S. are reporting record spikes in corona virus cases. Correspondent Clayton Neville tells how some are trying to balance that surge with reopening their economies. PLUS: Linda Kenyon reports Senate Democrats have blocked a Republican-sponsored police reform bill.
Published 06/25/20
TOP STORY: Correspondent Bob Costantini provides a recap of President Trump's rally last night in Arizona. PLUS: Members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force testify before a House committee on the Trump administration’s response to the pandemic. More from Linda Kenyon.
Published 06/24/20
TOP STORY: The White House tries to explain an off-the-script comment from President trump's Tulsa rally about slowing down testing for coronavirus...we'll hear from correspondent Bob Costantini. PLUS: Linda Kenyon reports the Senate is preparing to take up a Republican police reform bill this week.
Published 06/23/20
TOP STORY: John Bolton's White House memoir, "The Room Where It Happened," officially comes out tomorrow, after surviving a legal challenge from the Justice Department. We'll hear a portion of Bolton's interview with ABC News. PLUS: The firing of the top U.S. Attorney investigating President Trump triggers Congressional probes; Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story.
Published 06/22/20
TOP STORY: Most Americans would not know about "Juneteenth," commemorating when the last slaves learned they were free, President Trump figures, if he hadn't planned to rally that night in Tulsa, where some locals are worried about spreading coronavirus. He reversed course, delaying the rally by one night. Still, correspondent Bob Costantini tells us, the president is trying to turn that into a positive. PLUS: The coronavirus is not dying out. Our Jim Roope reports health experts both in the...
Published 06/19/20
TOP STORY: Advance copies of former National Security Advisor John Bolton's unpublished book paint an unflattering picture of the commander in chief. Correspondent Bob Costantini has some details even as the Trump Administration tries to stop its publication. PLUS: The former Atlanta Police Officer fired after footage showed him shooting 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks in the back before he died is facing multiple charges. Clayton Neville says officials claim the Officer violated the law as well...
Published 06/18/20
TOP STORY: Looking to bring some police reforms in the wake of incidents and protests, President Trump signed an executive order seeking guidelines and incentives from Uncle Sam if they are met by local law enforcement. He also touted law and order as a must-have on the streets of U.S. cities. Correspondent Bob Costantini explains. PLUS: Senate Republicans unveil their police reform bill today. Linda Kenyon has the latest.
Published 06/17/20
TOP STORY: President Trump says an executive order he will sign today in the Rose Garden will help set some national policing standards, in the wake of George Floyd's death and the protests and disturbances that ensued. Correspondent Bob Costantini is at the White House. PLUS: New York City's police department announced a major reform that is taking place immediately.  The department is disbanding a unit that was responsible for taking many illegal guns off the streets.  Steve Kastenbaum has...
Published 06/16/20
TOP STORY: The death of a black man while trying to escape police in Atlanta reignited protests Saturday night, where hundreds blocked a major interstate, a fast-food restaurant was set ablaze and authorities responded with tear gas. Correspondent Clayton Neville says Rayshard Brooks killing has sparked more national outcry over police brutality. PLUS: Police reform remains in the forefront for members of Congress as they try to get a reform bill to the president’s desk. Linda Kenyon has the...
Published 06/15/20
TOP STORY: President Trump had more on his agenda in Texas after hosting a round table on "disparities" in America at a Dallas church. Correspondent Clayton Neville says the President's trip was greeted with opposition and support. PLUS: In a clear pushback to President Trump, the Pentagon's top uniformed leader says he should not have taken part in the much-debated walk by the president across Lafayette Park for what turned into a photo-op with a Bible. Bob Costantini has the comments, as we...
Published 06/12/20
TOP STORY: A House hearing on police brutality and racial injustice tugged at emotions following the death of George Floyd;  Correspondent Linda Kenyon has details. PLUS: President Trump heads to Dallas today to discuss race relations and policing...Clayton Neville has a preview.
Published 06/11/20
TOP STORY: George Floyd has been laid to rest in his hometown of Houston...we'll hear from correspondent Clayton Neville. PLUS: Senate Republicans are discussing an alternative to the House's bill on criminal justice reform; Linda Kenyon has the latest.
Published 06/10/20
TOP STORY: George Floyd will be laid to rest today in Texas. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the burial comes a day after a public viewing in Houston. PLUS: House Democrats unveil a sweeping new bill that aims to target police brutality and racial injustice;  Linda Kenyon has details.
Published 06/09/20
TOP STORY: The body of George Floyd returns to Texas for two days of services; we'll hear from correspondent Clayton Neville in Houston. PLUS: Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will make his first court appearance today. Jim Roope has a preview.
Published 06/08/20
TOP STORY: A memorial service was held in Minneapolis for George Floyd...Correspondent Jim Roope has details. PLUS: Another night of protests in the Nation’s Capital...we'll hear from Linda Kenyon.
Published 06/05/20
TOP STORY: Upgraded charges for the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd. Details from Correspondent Jim Roope. PLUS: In New York, protests continued but were quieter than in previous nights; we'll hear from Steve Kastenbaum in Brooklyn.  
Published 06/04/20
TOP STORY: Another day and night of protests across America. In New York, there was an earlier curfew. Correspondent Steve Kastenbaum reports there was also an open dispute between the Governor and the Mayor. PLUS: Former Vice President Joe Biden reacts to President Trump's leadership, and to what happened Monday night near the White House; Bob Costantini has details.
Published 06/03/20
TOP STORY: President Trump tells governors to mobilize their national guard units to stop the recent string of sometimes violent protests; a short time later, his administration launched a show of force on demonstrators near the Rose Garden. Correspondent Bob Costantini tells what happened next. PLUS: Thousands remained on the streets last night in New York, beyond an 11pm curfew.  Steve Kastenbaum reports that while some protesters were looting and running from police, there were also...
Published 06/02/20
TOP STORY: Nationwide protests continued all day Sunday, and into the night, following the death of George Floyd last week while in police custody in Minneapolis. In Washington, correspondent Bob Costantini was there for a demonstration near the White House which was peaceful at first, then turned to vandalism. PLUS: We'll also have reports from Steve Kastenbaum in New York and Jim Roope in Los Angeles.
Published 06/01/20
TOP STORY: Violent protests once again in Minneapolis, following the death of George Floyd in police custody. Protesters started multiple fires, including at a police station. PLUS: Correspondent Bob Costantini reports President Trump has signed an executive order targeting social media sites, most specifically Twitter.  
Published 05/29/20
TOP STORY: More than 100,000 Americans have died of COVID-19. Corresposndent Bob Costantini reports that milestone was reached Wednesday, but President Trump did not make note of it. PLUS: We'll have to wait a few more days for the first manned rocket launch from the U.S. in nearly a decade. Clayton Neville says the launch from Kennedy Space Center has been delayed because of inclement weather.
Published 05/28/20
TOP STORY: The question over whether or not to wear a mask remains an issue between President Trump and his presumptive Democratic challenger, former Vice President Joe Biden. Correspondent Bob Costantini has that, and tells why Twitter has begun fact-checking the President. PLUS: Jim Roope reports the World Health Organization is warning of a second "spike" of the coronavirus outbreak, as more and more lockdown restrictions are lifted.
Published 05/27/20
TOP STORY: President Trump marked Memorial Day at Fort McHenry in Baltimore and at Arlington National Cemetery.  Correspondent Bob Costantini reports the coronavirus pandemic was a topic of concern, and inspiration. PLUS: ​Clayton Neville tells us some party-goers in other parts of the country weren't adhering to social distancing guidelines.  
Published 05/26/20