Current Events Summary

SOURCE www.npr.org
Alex Jones agrees to liquidate assets to pay Sandy Hook families after spreading conspiracy theories. Republicans vie to be Trump's running mate. Biden and Trump agree on U.S. healthcare costs but differ on solutions. NPR's We, The Voters series explores how politics affects healthcare in the U.S.

Key Points

  • Alex Jones agrees to pay $1.5 billion to Sandy Hook families for defamation
  • Republican contenders vying to be Trump's running mate
  • Biden and Trump agree on high U.S. healthcare costs but propose different solutions

Pros

  • Justice for Sandy Hook families
  • Transparency in media coverage

Cons

  • Spread of conspiracy theories
  • Political maneuvering in VP selection process