President Biden asked for another four years Tuesday morning in a campaign video officially kicking off his reelection campaign. The president says he wants to “finish the job,” but a low overall approval rating and soft support among Democratic voters are just some of the obstacles on his road to reelection. Ed O’Keefe has more. Source
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Wall Street braces for debt ceiling standoff
The U.S. is close to exhausting its ability to borrow without a debt ceiling extension. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for “The Washington Post,” joined to discuss how a political divide in Washington could create headwinds for capital markets and the economy. Source
Japanese moon landing attempt fails
An attempt by a Japanese company to land a spacecraft on the moon failed Tuesday. It was attempting to become the first private company to conduct a successful lunar landing. Source
Harry Belafonte’s lasting legacy in music and social justice
Singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte died Tuesday at the age of 96. Belafonte biographer and University of Massachusetts professor emerita Judith Smith joined to discuss the impact of Belafonte’s decadeslong career. Source
Montana State Rep. Zooey Zephyr on being blocked from debating an anti-trans bill
Montana’s House speaker canceled a Tuesday floor session after seven supporters of Democratic Representative Zooey Zephyr were arrested for interrupting proceedings on Monday. Zephyr, who is transgender, has been prohibited by her Republican colleagues from debating an anti-trans bill that would ban medical care for those under 18 who wish to transition, even with parental consent. Zephyr joined Prime Time with John Dickerson to talk about the situation. Source
Netflix announces $2.5 billion investment in Korean content for the platform
In January, the company said over 60% of Netflix subscribers watched Korean titles in 2022. Source
American fugitive who allegedly faked death to escape rape accusation insists he is Irish orphan in bizarre interview
On April 21 Dateline aired an exclusive interview with 35-year-old Nicholas Alahverdian who was charged in connection with a 2008 rape in Utah. Source
Heat waves could devastate these regions in the coming years, study says
As climate change makes record-breaking heat waves more common, certain areas are either more susceptible to or unprepared for the changes. Source
Trailblazing singer Harry Belafonte dies at 96
Legendary singer and actor Harry Belafonte, who broke barriers and became a civil rights icon, has died at the age of 96. Vladimir Duthiers takes a look back at his extraordinary life. Source
Florida Republicans try to change “resign-to-run” law ahead of DeSantis bid
Under current law, Gov. Ron DeSantis would have to resign his office, effective on Inauguration Day in 2025, even if he does not win the presidency. Source