Nation Jul 01 America at 250: New poll finds nation divided over its identity and future With celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary well underway, the country's mood can be summed up as complicated, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. Most Americans say the nation has drifted from its founding ideals, and a growing number…
Nation Jun 26 Brooks and Capehart on progressive Democrats winning primaries David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump once again upending the GOP's agenda in Congress, progressives sweeping the Democratic primaries in New York and…
Nation Jun 25 How the Supreme Court immigration rulings could impact asylum in the U.S. To discuss the impact of the Supreme Court's immigration rulings, Amna Nawaz spoke with Doris Meissner. She served as a top official at the Immigration and Naturalization Service under President Reagan and led it under President Clinton. She’s now a…
Politics Jun 24 Progressive victories signal mood of some Democratic voters ahead of midterms Progressive Democrats dominated New York's midterm primary elections in a resounding show of strength for the Democratic Socialist mayor of New York City. All three candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their races, two of them ousting sitting congressmen.
Politics Jun 22 Plagued by algae and peeling paint, Reflecting Pool set to undergo more repairs The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to undergo more repairs, just days ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. That’s according to Trump, who has repeatedly claimed without evidence that vandals caused the algae blooms and peeling paint that have plagued…
Politics Jun 19 Brooks and Capehart on Trump's record-low economic approval rating David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the preliminary deal with Iran, President Trump’s record-low approval rating on the economy and some Republicans in Congress breaking…
Politics Jun 17 Trump wants 'control of everything,' GOP strategist says as Congress faces pressure For an insider’s perspective on the tensions between President Trump and Republicans in Congress, Amna Nawaz spoke with GOP strategist Doug Heye.
Arts Jun 15 New book explores America's history of celebrating freedom while excluding millions The United States is preparing to mark 250 years since its founding, a milestone often framed as a celebration of democracy, freedom and national promise. But Eddie Glaude Jr. argues that America’s anniversaries have always been shadowed by a deeper…
Politics Jun 12 Brooks and Capehart on the tradeoffs of a possible U.S.-Iran deal David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including another political fight in Congress, a mixed martial arts fight at the White House and a potential deal to…
Politics Jun 05 Brooks and Capehart on some Republican lawmakers' defiance of Trump David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Republican defiance of President Donald Trump and fresh scandals in a key Senate race.