2025Talks - January 20, 2025

Tribal leaders press President Joe Biden on clemency for Leonard Peltier, Democrats celebrate the Equal Rights Amendment but ratification remains in question, and a new poll reveals Gaza may have cost VP Kamala Harris the presidency.

2025Talks - January 17, 2025

Biden highlights the challenges faced reaching a Gaza ceasefire, progressives urge action on the Equal Rights Amendment, the future of TikTok remains up in the air, and plans for protests build ahead of Trump's inauguration.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 17, 2025

Biden pardons nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders; Israeli security cabinet recommends Gaza ceasefire deal; Report: AL needs to make energy efficiency a priority; Lawmaker fights for better health, housing for Michiganders; PA power demand spurs concerns over rising rates, gas dependency.

2025Talks - January 16, 2025

Confirmation hearings continue for Trump's nominees, Biden says American hostages will be released as part of an Israeli-Hamas ceasefire deal, and North Carolina Republicans try new arguments to overturn a state Supreme Court election.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 16, 2025

Joe Biden warns 'oligarchy is taking shape in America' in farewell address; NJ gov continues advancing progress on climate goals; Report: If Congress guts Medicaid, rural America would notice; TX nonprofit calls trees good for your health, cooling your neighborhood.

PNS Daily Newscast - January 15, 2025

Hegseth could lead troops who'd face getting fired for actions he's done in the past; Strong Santa Ana winds return for SoCal; Southeast Asian refugees in MA fear deportation, seek Biden pardon; RSV rise puts Indiana hospitals on alert; CT lawmakers urged to focus on LGBTQ+ legislation.

2025Talks - January 14, 2025

Republicans want to attach 'strings' to California fire aid, a judge clears the release of findings about Trump election interference, and North Carolina Republicans seek to invalidate tens of thousands of votes in the state's Supreme Court race.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 14, 2025

Special Counsel report: Trump would have been convicted in election case; Dangerous winds return to Los Angeles area, threatening to fan deadly flames; Georgia church creates solar-powered emergency hub with federal climate funds; Environmental groups call for vinyl chloride ban; Tipped wages to be phased out in MI next month, but not without a fight.

PNS Daily Newscast - January 13, 2025

Firefighters rush to contain L.A. blazes ahead of stronger winds; Concerns voiced as IA lawmakers could slash child labor laws; FL League of Women Voters helps returning citizens restore voting rights; Another Trump nominee under the microscope in PA.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 10, 2025

President-elect Trump is now a convicted felon; At least 10 dead and whole neighborhoods destroyed in LA firestorms; Local concerns rise over Ohio's hydrogen project; New MI legislator rings in the new year with the pending new law; Ohio River Basin would get federal protection under the new legislation.

PNS Daily Newscast - January 10, 2025

Eyes on US Supreme Court as NY's highest court rejects Trump's bid to postpone sentencing in hush money case; Advocates: NYS needs real solutions to improve child care; Farm workers rally as deportations threaten NC families, economy.

2025Talks - January 9, 2025

Today is a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. President-elect Trump's proposals are met with pushback from officials and experts and another Trump pick worries experts, citing a lack of experience.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 9, 2025

One of the most destructive firestorms in L.A. history kills 5, burns 2,000 buildings; All five living US Presidents in attendance at Carter memorial; farmers in Mississippi seek greater support amid rising costs; CO community health centers saved $17.3 million in Medicare dollars; Surge of people interested in running for office in battlegrounds post-election.

PNS Daily Newscast - January 8, 2025

'It's like an inferno.' Pacific Palisades fire explodes as thousands flee; Banks, lenders to no longer consider medical debt under new rules; CT educators celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act; and US Labor Department wants MD workers to claim their wages.

2025Talks - January 7, 2025

Vice President Harris emphasizes the fragility of democracy, public health advocates debate RFK Jr.'s cabinet nomination, election denialism persists, Trump faces legal challenges, and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announces his resignation.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 7, 2025

Meta to end fact-checking program ahead of Trump term; Task force tackles Oregon's hospital 'boarding' problem; Teton park acquires addition after widespread, multiyear effort; Ohio funding gaps leave Adams County kids in crisis.

PNS Daily Newscast - January 6, 2025

Blizzard Warnings Ongoing From Major Winter Storm As It Hauls Snow, Ice Toward Midwest and Mid-Atlantic; USPS could have a devastating effect on rural KY; Native health care, voting rights top issues to watch during MT's 2025 legislative session; Operation Good: Tackling violence with a community-first approach in Jackson.

2025Talks - January 3, 2025

Federal officials present more information about the New Orleans terrorist attack and the Las Vegas cybertruck explosion. Mike Johnson prepares for a House speakership battle, and Congress' latest budget stopgap leaves telehealth regulations relaxed.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 3, 2025

House speaker vote update: Johnson wins showdown with GOP hard-liners; President Biden and the First Lady to travel to New Orleans on Monday; Hunger-fighting groups try to prevent cuts to CA food-bank funding; Mississippians urged to donate blood amid critical shortage; Rural telehealth sees more policy wins, but only short-term.

2025Talks - January 2, 2025

The authors of Project 2025 back a constitutional convention, some Trump nominees could avoid FBI background checks and Louisiana public schools test the separation of church and state.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 2, 2025

FBI says no definitive link has been determined between blast at Trump hotel and New Orleans attack; NC turns to a local foundation for long-term Helene recovery; A push for Oregon's right to repair law to include wheelchairs; Women's suffrage adds luster to WY Capitol's historic status.

PNS Daily Newscast -UPDATE- January 1, 2025

At least 10 killed after vehicle drives into crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans; AARP Connecticut looks to 2025 legislative session to help residents; Rural towns face proposed postal delays in 2025; SD's Native population sees 'double whammy' of health barriers.

2024Talks - December 31, 2024

As the nation mourns the death of Jimmy Carter, calls come to emulate his positive impact. Speaker Mike Johnson has only days to secure the votes he needs to keep that job. And supporters of overturning ranked-choice voting in Alaska say they'll try again.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - December 31, 2024

Chinese hackers accessed workstations and documents in a 'major' cyber incident, Treasury says; New Yorker continues to seek pardon from Gov. Hochul; Alabama Arise prepares to tackle poverty, health issues in 2025; AZ farmers could benefit from feds taking on 'corporate' agriculture.