Nation Nov 27 How to navigate challenging conversations this Thanksgiving Millions are spending time with family and loved ones this Thanksgiving, but more time together can also mean more tension. The latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows that Americans are finding it difficult to talk politics with each other. We hear…
Politics Nov 20 Trump family's cryptocurrency ties raise concerns as administration loosens regulations As President Trump’s administration has moved to loosen regulations on cryptocurrency and pledged to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world,” his family’s ties to the industry are raising ethical concerns and blurring the lines between business and…
Politics Nov 19 Comey seeks to have indictment dismissed over DOJ's handling of case The Senate forwarded the bill requiring the Justice Department to release the Epstein files to the White House, only days after President Trump withdrew his opposition. The DOJ is also facing more scrutiny over the handling of its case against…
World Nov 18 Trump welcomes Saudi crown prince and dismisses intel linking him to Khashoggi killing President Trump welcomed the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia to the White House. During the visit, the president dismissed the U.S. intelligence community’s finding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the plan to kill Washington Post columnist Jamal…
Politics Nov 10 Trump pardons dozens of allies who tried to overturn his 2020 election loss to Biden As President Trump continues to push the lie that the 2020 election was stolen, he’s taken a new step to protect former administration officials and allies who have been accused of working to overturn the election that Joe Biden won.
Nation Nov 06 Federal judge sharply criticizes immigration crackdown tactics in Chicago A federal judge in Chicago issued a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics, saying federal officers used force against protesters and members of the media that “shocks the conscience.” Amna Nawaz discussed the immigration crackdown in the…
Politics Nov 05 Democratic and GOP strategists on what the parties learned from voters Democrats dominated election night as economic anxieties and discontent with President Trump’s leadership weighed heavily on Republican candidates. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications with Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross and Republican strategist Whit Ayres.
Politics Nov 04 Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia's governor's race, flipping control from GOP In Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be the first woman to serve as governor. The former three-term congresswoman is the projected winner in the race over Republican Winsome Earle-Sear. Liz Landers and William Brangham report on that race and more.
Politics Oct 30 How the Virginia governor's race became a microcosm of national issues Virginians head to the polls this coming Tuesday to pick their next governor. But the results may also serve as a referendum on President Trump's first 10 months in office, and offer clues of what to expect across the country…
Politics Oct 29 Vance joins Erika Kirk at University of Mississippi for Turning Point USA event Following Charlie Kirk’s death, conservative activists have stepped in to fill the void at his Turning Point USA organization and complete his tour of college campuses. His widow, Erika Kirk, and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to speak on…