Politics Nov 05 All eyes on Native voters We've seen how the Native vote can swing elections. Voters in the Navajo Nation helped President Joe Biden secure his 2020 win in Arizona. Indigenous voters were also key in recent state-level races in Montana and Alaska.
Politics Nov 05 Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester makes Senate history Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, who's currently serving in the House of Representatives for her fourth term, will become Delaware's first woman and first Black person to represent the state in the Senate. With the battle for control of Congress…
Politics Nov 05 Bomb threats disrupt voting in DeKalb County, Georgia Before polls closed in DeKalb County, officials said seven locations, including five polling places, received bomb threats. Voting is temporarily suspended at the polling precincts. County officials plan to reopen the affected facilities, including community centers, libraries and a church,…
Politics Nov 05 Pelosi predicts Democrats will take control of House The battle for control of the House of Representatives is very close. At the moment, Republicans have a slim majority in the House. Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told the PBS News Hour moments before the…
Politics Nov 05 A tribute to the unelected An art installation in Phoenix displays signs from 58 failed presidential campaigns on the front yard of a private residence. Photo by Lena Jackson/PBS News On Election Day, campaign signs adorn yards, roadways and other areas outside "no…
Politics Nov 05 An a-peel-ing symbol One of the perks of doing your civic duty when going to the polls is leaving with an "I Voted" sticker. From tornadoes, finches to werewolves, PBS News looked at this year's new crop of stickers for the 2024…
Politics Nov 04 WATCH LIVE: Election 2024 PBS News special coverage Live streaming coverage begins noon on Election Day, highlighting our coverage from throughout the year.
Politics Nov 04 How to watch 2024 election results Here’s how PBS News will cover election night and what could be a slow march to final results.
Nation Nov 02 Why anti-transgender political ads are dominating the airwaves this election If you’ve watched TV this month, you’ve likely seen campaign ads supporting Donald Trump by attacking Kamala Harris over transgender issues. From Oct. 7 to Oct. 20, Trump’s campaign and pro-Trump groups spent an estimated $95 million on ads, more…
Nation Sep 25 Texas ban on youth gender-affirming medical care pushes family to cross state lines The political battles over the rights of transgender Americans have led to difficult decisions for several families, especially those living in states with restrictions on transition-related medical care for minors. Laura Barrón-López reports on a Texas family’s journey to access…