Arts Sep 15 Kennedy Center board votes to close after judge blocks Trump's name from building The board of the Kennedy Center in Washington voted to temporarily close the iconic performing arts center, citing financial issues and a need for structural repairs. That came shortly after a federal judge blocked the board from adding President Trump’s…
Nation Sep 04 Brooks and Capehart on Trump calling Iran war 'small potatoes' David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump’s remarks calling the conflict with Iran "small potatoes," the president's influence over the midterm elections, how Democrats…
Nation Sep 02 Whistleblower's attorney details concerns over USPS mail-in ballot system A whistleblower inside the U.S. Postal Service says the agency is rushing to implement a new system for handling election mail that has not been adequately tested and could put mail-in ballots at risk. The whistleblower is remaining anonymous, but…
Nation Sep 01 Whistleblower warns USPS rushing new system that could jeopardize mail-in ballots With just days until the first ballots are set to be mailed to voters, a whistleblower inside the U.S. Postal Service is warning that a new delivery system could disrupt the handling of election mail and potentially put the midterm…
Politics Aug 26 How data centers became a major issue in the midterms While there are many issues dividing voters this midterm season, one seems to be uniting them: opposition to AI data centers. Candidates who've taken notice are racing to shape policy around these centers, which could be a defining issue in…
Nation Aug 21 Brooks and Capehart on how economic concerns defined the primaries David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including this week’s midterm primary results, the economy taking center stage, President Trump lashing out at key allies and the…
Nation Aug 20 Why primary polls appear to be so inaccurate this year Results in some high-profile races this primary season have differed greatly from public opinion polls. In the Michigan Senate Democratic primary, progressive Abdul El-Sayed had double-digit leads in polling but won over Haley Stevens by just one point. Lisa Desjardins…
Nation Aug 18 The growing debate over big money influence in American politics Voters in Alaska are considering a ballot measure that aims to reduce the influence of big-money donors in state and local elections. It’s part of a wider conversation about money in politics, sparked by a Supreme Court decision that struck…
Politics Aug 14 Brooks and Atkins Stohr on 'woke' politics in America David Brooks of The Atlantic and Kimberly Atkins Stohr of the Boston Globe join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including the surprising result in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, the status of 'woke' politics in America and the stalemate…
Nation Aug 12 Federal judges describe violent threats amid 'dehumanizing attacks' from political leaders Hundreds of federal judges have received threats against themselves and their families this year, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. It comes amid a litany of verbal and written attacks by President Trump and his administration on judges who have…