Politics

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, July 10, 2020. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

Trump Postpones N.H. Rally, Citing Tropical Storm

"The rally scheduled for Saturday in Portsmouth, New Hampshire has been postponed for safety reasons because of Tropical Storm Fay," Trump's campaign spokesman, said in a statement at noon Friday....

Fattman Again Postpones Police Bill Debate In Mass. Senate

Fattman, a Sutton Republican, has said that the lack of a public hearing on the bill and the limited time given to members to review the legislation and its amendments...

California Rep. Karen Bass On Biden's Vice President List

U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris is believed to be a favorite to end up as Joe Biden's vice presidential running mate. But there's another Californian also being vetted for the job.

Trump Visits Florida During Coronavirus Case Surge

WBUR's Kimberly Atkins and NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discuss President Trump's visit to Miami-Dade County, a location where coronavirus cases are rising.

Breaking Racial Barriers In The Northwest: Black Women Vie For Washington House Seat

The Northwest region of the country has never elected a Black American to the U.S. House of Representatives. But that could change this year.

Commissioner For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Placed On Leave Amidst Internal Investigations

The commissioner of the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has been placed on administrative leave while the Baker administration looks into reports that he dressed in Ku...

President Trump Aims To Rally Early Support In New Hampshire Against Backdrop of COVID-19

University of New Hampshire political scientist Dante Scala joins WBUR's Morning Edition to preview President Trump's rally in New Hampshire on Saturday.

Senate Deliberations On Policing Reform Bill Stall

A rare Friday session is planned to revisit the bill.

Alexander Vindman Told The Truth. If Only More Republicans Were Willing To Do The Same

For as long as conservatives support this administration, writes Andrew Carleen, they forfeit the right to question anyone’s patriotism.

Week In The News: COVID-19 Surge, Student Visa Rule, SCOTUS Decision

The weekly news roundup is here.

The Origins Of The Extremist 'Boogaloo' Movement

Libertarian extremists known as the boogaloo bois are now linked with at least two murders. We look at the origins of the movement.

Warren Pressures Prison Accreditor Over COVID-19 Response

Plus, Sen. Ed Markey is calling on the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to stop natural gas emissions at the Weymouth compressor station construction site. And, an important update about...

WBUR News

Jul 9, 2020

Supreme Court Rules On President Trump's Financial Information

We'll break down the two rulings and discuss the legal and political fallout.

Radio Boston

14:35Jul 9, 2020

The truck drove through a crowd of demonstrators that had gathered outside Newton City Hall Tuesday. (Google Maps)

Man Drives Pickup Truck Through Black Lives Matter Protestors In Newton

Fuller said the man verbally confronted the demonstrators as he left the city building, then drove his pick-up truck "aggressively toward the demonstrators" even though there was another exit available.

WBUR News

Jul 9, 2020

District Profile: A Close Rematch In New Mexico's Second Congressional District

Democratic Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small faces a challenge from former state representative Republican Yvette Herrell

Here & Now

05:37Jul 9, 2020

ACLU Legal Director Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Trump's Financial Records

David Cole, national legal director at the American Civil Liberties Union, about the Supreme Court's 7-2 ruling Thursday on Trump's financial records.

Here & Now

05:58Jul 9, 2020

Generation Z Shares Thoughts On The 2020 Presidential Election

Three teenagers tell us how they feel about President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.

Here & Now

07:34Jul 9, 2020

Supreme Court Rules Against Oklahoma In Tribal Land Case

Oklahoma journalist and Cherokee Nation citizen Rebecca Nagle explains what this ruling means for tribal sovereignty and lands.

Here & Now

05:35Jul 9, 2020

Supreme Court Rules Trump Must Turn Over Tax Records In New York

The Supreme Court rules Trump must turn over subpoenaed records involving his pre-presidential financial affairs to a New York grand jury.

Here & Now

04:48Jul 9, 2020

Two men hold their interlaced hands in the air as they march with other members and allies of the LGBTQ community to the White House as part of the Pride and Black Lives Matter movements on June 13, 2020 in Washington, D.C. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

How Power Erodes Empathy, And The Steps We Can Take To Rebuild It

Stanford Professor Jamil Zaki joins us to discuss the connection between power and empathy.

Here & Now

10:47Jul 9, 2020

All Things Considered

Trump Postpones N.H. Rally, Citing Tropical Storm

Fattman Again Postpones Police Bill Debate In Mass. Senate

California Rep. Karen Bass On Biden's Vice President List

Trump Visits Florida During Coronavirus Case Surge

Breaking Racial Barriers In The Northwest: Black Women Vie For Washington House Seat

Commissioner For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Placed On Leave Amidst Internal Investigations

President Trump Aims To Rally Early Support In New Hampshire Against Backdrop of COVID-19

Senate Deliberations On Policing Reform Bill Stall

Alexander Vindman Told The Truth. If Only More Republicans Were Willing To Do The Same

Week In The News: COVID-19 Surge, Student Visa Rule, SCOTUS Decision

The Origins Of The Extremist 'Boogaloo' Movement

Warren Pressures Prison Accreditor Over COVID-19 Response

Supreme Court Rules On President Trump's Financial Information

Man Drives Pickup Truck Through Black Lives Matter Protestors In Newton

District Profile: A Close Rematch In New Mexico's Second Congressional District

ACLU Legal Director Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Trump's Financial Records

Generation Z Shares Thoughts On The 2020 Presidential Election

Supreme Court Rules Against Oklahoma In Tribal Land Case

Supreme Court Rules Trump Must Turn Over Tax Records In New York

How Power Erodes Empathy, And The Steps We Can Take To Rebuild It