Todd Zwillich

Interim Host and Takeaway Washington Correspondent

Todd Zwillich appears in the following:

A Massacre on The Las Vegas Strip Breaks New Records for U.S.

Monday, October 02, 2017

On Sunday in Las Vegas, a gunman carried out the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, leaving nearly 60 people dead and over 500 injured.

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Back In Session: What To Expect This Term at the Supreme Court

Monday, October 02, 2017

A new term at the Supreme Court begins today, here's a rundown of cases to watch. 

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Spain Cracks Down on Push for Catalan Independence

Monday, October 02, 2017

On Sunday, Catalonia held an independence referendum, disregarding intense opposition from the Spanish government. 

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Nearly Two Weeks In, Puerto Rico Struggles to Recover After Maria

Monday, October 02, 2017

Some 13 days after Hurricane Maria, residents in Puerto Rico are still dealing with widespread power outages, and long lines for food, water, and gasoline.

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A Massacre on The Las Vegas Strip

Monday, October 02, 2017

On Sunday in Las Vegas, a gunman carried out the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, leaving nearly 60 people dead and over 500 injured.

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Connecting Disaster Survivors With Radio Waves

Friday, September 29, 2017

The National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL) is sending a group of volunteer ham radio operators to Puerto Rico to connect disaster survivors with family members.

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Supreme Court To Hear Case That Could Deal Blow To Unions

Friday, September 29, 2017

On Thursday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in a case that could deal blow to public sector unions. 

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Congress Misses Deadline to Fund the Children's Health Insurance Program

Friday, September 29, 2017

While funding won’t run out immediately, the issue was sidelined by Republican efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare, and some states could potentially run out of funding by December.

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, September 29, 2017

Reviews of the new drama "Victoria and Abdul," the action flick "American Made," and the new Netflix original, "Our Souls at Night."

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Lawmakers Knock Trump, FEMA For Sluggish Response to Puerto Rico

Friday, September 29, 2017

"We invade countries that are hostile to us quicker than we saw this humanitarian invasion that we so desperately needed in Puerto Rico," says Rep. Darren Soto.

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Connecting Disaster Survivors With Radio Waves

Friday, September 29, 2017

ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio is sending a group of volunteer ham radio operators to Puerto Rico to connect disaster survivors with family members.

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A 1920s Maritime Law Is Complicating Puerto Rico's Recovery

Thursday, September 28, 2017

When it comes to aiding Puerto Rico, a decades-old maritime policy called the Jones Act has challenged recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria. 

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Art, Passion, and Pain for The Puerto Rican Diaspora

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Puerto Rico's cultural ambassadors are fighting for their island from a distance. Author Esmeralda Santiago reflects on the heartache of the Puerto Rican diaspora after Hurricane Maria.

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How Goldman Sachs Helped Craft Trump's Tax Plan

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Behind the scenes, former Goldman Sachs executive Gary Cohn has been working to pave the way for Trump’s tax plan.

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How the Bankruptcy System Fails Black Americans

Thursday, September 28, 2017

A new investigation by ProPublica looks at how black Americans in the south have been lured into predatory bankruptcy practices.

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Respect, Patriotism, and The NFL: Why Some Fight Against the #TakeAKnee Protests

Thursday, September 28, 2017

In the wake of kneeling protests, Rich Lowry, editor of the conservative National Review, explains why patriotism is such a key value for President Trump's base. 

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Art, Passion, and Pain for The Puerto Rican Diaspora

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Puerto Rico's cultural ambassadors are fighting for their island from a distance. Author Esmeralda Santiago reflects on the heartache of the Puerto Rican diaspora after Hurricane Maria.

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Saudi Women Start Their Engines on The Long Road to Equality

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

After decades of activism, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lifted a longstanding ban on women driving. Though it's welcomed news to many, women in the Kingdom still lack a variety of rights.

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The Last Jim Crow Law

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Louisiana is one of two states where defendants can be convicted without unanimous juries, a tradition that stems from a history of white supremacy in the state.

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Alabama Senate Runoff Reveals Deep Cracks in the GOP

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

President Donald Trump endorsed incumbent Luther Strange in the Alabama Republican Senate primary runoff. Voters chose his opponent, Roy Moore. 

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