2025Talks - December 17, 2025

House Republicans leaders won't allow a vote on extending healthcare subsidies. The White House defends strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats and escalates the conflict with Venezuela and interfaith groups press for an end to lethal injection.

2025Talks - December 16, 2025

Gun violence advocates call for changes after the latest mass shootings. President Trump declares fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction and the House debates healthcare plans.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - December 16, 2025

U.S. unemployment rate rises, a warning sign for economy; NYS group helps Hispanic, Latina maternal mental health; KY board greenlights more than $2 million for ag diversification; OH residents raise concerns about injection wells near Marietta aquifers.

PNS Daily Newscast: December 15, 2025

Person of interest identified in connection with deadly Brown University shooting as police gather evidence; Bondi Beach gunmen who killed 15 after targeting Jewish celebration were father and son, police say; Nebraska farmers get help from Washington for crop losses; Study: TX teens most affected by state abortion ban; Gender wage gap narrows in Greater Boston as racial gap widens.

2025Talks - December 12, 2025

The Senate fails to extend ACA subsidies all but ensuring higher premiums in January, Indiana lawmakers vote not to change their congressional map, and West Virginia clergy call for a moratorium on immigration detentions during the holidays.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - December 12, 2025

FL advocates worry about the EPA delaying an important decision on emissions; WV is a leading state in criminal justice reform thanks to national backing; CA groups are celebrating a judge rejecting a federal moratorium on offshore wind; U of MI child care workers are fighting for a livable wage; gray whales might not be bouncing back as fast as previously thought; and NY advocates are celebrating a federal ruling saying the Trump Administration's wind energy ban was illegal.

PNS Daily Newscast: December 11, 2025

US seizes sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says; House advances Defense Bill; USDA food buying favors industrial ag: MT farmers react; MA Starbucks workers join nationwide Red Cup Rebellion strike; ICE arrests create fear, separate families in West Virginia communities.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - December 11, 2025

Over 30 sanctioned ships in Venezuela at risk after US tanker seizure; Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia be released from ICE custody 'immediately'; NY communities get resources, help to prepare for ICE raids; 'Rebalance the scales': A push for taxing WA's wealthy; WI diversified, specialty farmers could be slighted in federal aid.

PNS Daily Newscast: December 10, 2025

Australia begins enforcing world-first teen social media ban; MN expert: Farmer bailout package seen as temporary fix; Report: Proposed OR biofuel plant falls short on green goals; Low-income Angelenos get $363 million in medical debt relief; Wyoming voters prefer candidates with animal welfare policies.

2025Talks - December 9, 2025

The Supreme Court looks likely to expand presidential power over independent agencies, the Justice Department sues states to get voter registration data and legal aid groups struggle to keep staff amid increased ICE enforcement.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - December 9, 2025

Supreme Court is asked to take another ax to campaign finance limits; Supreme Court poised to expand Trump's power over independent agencies; IN Senate panel moves bill to redraw districts early; National campaign resonates in MS as death penalty scrutiny grows; KY task force offers new guidance to ease housing strain.

PNS Daily Newscast: December 8, 2025

New photos of Rosa Parks expand the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, while new rankings highlight the nation s best places to live as states grapple with holiday-season pressures including addiction risks, rising energy costs, school cardiac preparedness, and gaps in rural health care.

PNS Daily Newscast: December 5, 2025

Supreme Court clears the way for Republican-friendly Texas voting maps; In Twin Cities, riverfront development rules get on the same page; Boston College Prison Education Program expands to women's facility; NYS bill requires timely state reimbursement to nonprofits; Share Oregon holiday spirit by donating blood.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - December 5, 2025

Pentagon announces another boat strike amid heightened scrutiny; An End to Hepatitis B Shots for All Newborns; DeWine veto protects Ohio teens from extended work hours; Wisconsin seniors rally for dignity amid growing pressures; Rosa Parks' legacy fuels 381 days of civic action in AL and the U.S.

2025Talks - December 4, 2025

President Trump justifies Venezuelan boat strike survivor deaths as part of war. The ACA subsidy deadline fuels debates on healthcare affordability and the administration threatens to withhold SNAP funds for Democratic-led states not providing recipient data.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - December 4, 2025

'Not becoming of a president': Somali-Americans respond to Trump's 'garbage' remarks; With MN tragedy still in mind, women in trades call for better treatment; NYers skeptical about electric school buses despite benefits; Across the Atlantic, two national parks collaborate.

PNS Daily Newscast: December 3, 2025

GOP senator: Hegseth is either lying about second boat strike or incompetent; Black leaders still mobilizing for midterms despite NC gerrymandering; Marketing overhaul: Transforming SD ranchers into 'influencers'; High school vocational training boosts attendance, graduation rates; FoodShare's back but SNAP snafu keeps Wisconsin families hungry.

2025Talks - December 2, 2025

As the administration faces charges of possibly illegal military orders, Sen. Mark Kelly says he won't be silenced. The White House blames the Biden Administration for National Guardmen being shot and Indiana lawmakers unveil new congressional maps.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - December 2, 2025

US admiral to brief lawmakers as bipartisan scrutiny grows over boat strike; Colorado worker wages siphoned to pay medical bills; Hoosiers pack Indiana Statehouse as map fight erupts; Rural FL maternity care gaps persist; fed funds may help.

PNS Daily Newscast: December 1, 2025

Lawmakers suggest follow-up boat strike could be a war crime; faith leader debunks 'Memphis Safe' claims of reducing crime; West Virginia communities mourn death of National Guard member; Homeownership path may be hard, but SD has options.

2025Talks - November 28, 2025

The economy remains strong, despite increased tariffs. But experts warn consumers to expect higher prices, and less selection on Black Friday & Cyber Monday and child safety advocates also warn of the pitfalls of toys that use AI.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - November 28, 2025

Trump promises to pause migration from 'Third World Countries' after D.C. shooting; Pilot program helps NC businesses grow beyond holiday season; New certificate program aims to transform end-of-life talks in NJ; Turkey hangover? MN DNR recommends a state park visit.

PNS Daily Newscast: November 27, 2025

2 National Guard members shot in 'targeted' attack near White House: Officials; MS Medicaid patients face hurdles to getting weight loss drugs; Report: 'Inaction' blamed for rise in NY, U.S. long-term care costs; Judge dismisses Georgia election interference case against Trump; AL students see new opportunities under statewide direct admission.

PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - November 27, 2025

Trump vows immigration crackdown after shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC; In rural MN, mental health care is scarce for BIPOC residents; NYC office cleaners worry about job future under new contractor; Child advocates, pediatricians warn AI toys unsafe for kids.