32K views · 1.1K reactions | The heads of America’s public media networks — PBS and NPR — faced sharp questioning by a House oversight subcommittee Wednesday about allegations of bias and why their work justifies continued federal support. That support also helps fund programs like the PBS News Hour. President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and many Republicans have argued those funds should be completely cut. William Brangham reports. | PBS NewsHour | Facebook

18K views · 293 reactions | The U.S. military is now transporting migrants on costly C-17 flights, which can run over $28,000 per hour — more than three times what ICE pays for chartered flights. The move comes as the Trump administration looks to ramp up deportations. | CBS Evening News | Facebook

104K views · 2.7K reactions | Distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer is underway in the United States. Shipments of the vaccine will set in motion the biggest vaccination effort in American history. | NPR | Facebook

One of the biggest moments of Night 2 of the Democratic debates came when Kamala Harris repeatedly asked Joe Biden whether he regretted opposing federal busing policies during the early years of his Senate career. Biden notably bristled. Watch: | NPR

We’re hosting a special NPR Politics Podcast live show at NPR headquarters to mark the show's 10th anniversary! Don't miss your chance to join your favorite reporters and analysts on the evening of Oct. 30 to look ahead to the 2026 midterm elections. Get your tickets now: https://n.pr/4nSTs4W | NPR Politics

We’re hosting a special NPR Politics Podcast live show at NPR headquarters to mark the show's 10th anniversary! Don't miss your chance to join your favorite reporters and analysts on the evening of Oct. 30 to look ahead to the 2026 midterm elections. Get your tickets now: https://n.pr/47fOo3G | NPR