Politics & Government
The Jan. 6 committee is asking for data from Alex Jones' phone, a lawyer says
An attorney representing two parents who sued conspiracy theorist Alex Jones over his false claims about the Sandy Hook massacre said the House committee has requested records from Jones' phone.
A judge unleashed a tirade on a prominent Jan. 6 defendant for his post-plea comments
Brandon Straka pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for egging on rioters during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The judge in the case said he has since made "questionable" comments about his plea.
Democrats may make some progress toward lowering high drug prices
The cost of prescription drugs have been a political issue for years. If Congress passes the Reduce Inflation Act, a provision would allow Medicare, for the first time, to negotiate drug prices.
Encore: States aim to regulate weed alternatives like delta-8
Delta-8, a hemp product designed to get users high, is sometimes made with other chemicals that have made people sick. States want it regulated. (Aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on 7/30/22.)
News brief: Blinken attends ASEAN meeting, Viktor Orbán, curtailing drug prices
Secretary of State Blinken is attending a meeting of southeast Asian nations. Hungary's leader will speak at the CPAC event in Dallas. Democrats may make gains against high prescription drug prices.
Biden used to keep Trump mentions to a minimum. Not anymore
With the midterms approaching and lots of chatter about whether Biden will run in 2024, Donald Trump is a useful foil for the president once again.
To this retired commander, the ISS was the last good bond between the U.S. and Russia
Retired Air Force colonel and NASA astronaut Terry Virts commanded the ISS in 2014 and 2015, but says he wouldn't want to partner with Russia in space until it leaves Ukraine and pays for the damage.
Biden's national security adviser doubles down on Taiwan policy after Pelosi visit
Jake Sullivan, the president's national security adviser, discusses the war in Ukraine, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and the U.S. drone strike that took out al-Qaida's leader.
Turkey's President Erdogan is set to meet with Putin again — and has some requests
Turkey is part of NATO and keeps close ties with the West, but its president is on the way to Russia with some very specific requests.