Politics Nov 04 How election officials are preparing to fight voter intimidation and potential violence The threat of political violence still hangs over the country nearly four years after a violent mob tried to overturn the will of the voters. With just one day left of voting, what lessons have we learned and how does…
Politics Nov 01 How Nebraska's 'blue dot' could be the deciding factor on Election Day Once the votes of the 2024 campaign are cast and tallied, the final chapter of this election season may hinge on a blue dot far from any swing state battleground. Lisa Desjardins explains why a district in Nebraska is so…
Politics Oct 22 Democrats concentrate on New York congressional races that could decide House majority Toss-up races in two of the country’s bluest states could swing control of the House of Representatives. Lisa Desjardins explores the unusual dynamics playing out in New York.
Nation Oct 03 Jan. 6 committee member Lofgren weighs in on unsealed Trump evidence Recently unsealed evidence revealed new details in Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case. Rep. Zoe Lofgren was one of the lawmakers tasked with investigating Jan. 6 and what led to it. She joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.
Politics Sep 30 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what to expect from the Walz-Vance debate NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including deadly disasters collide with the closing month of the campaign season and the vice presidential nominees…
Nation Sep 26 Rep. Crow: Secret Service stretched thin and experienced a 'cascading series of failures' A congressional task force sharply criticized the Secret Service at a hearing focused on the July assassination attempt against former President Trump. Lawmakers looked at the failures that allowed a gunman to have a line of fire at Trump. Lisa…
Politics Sep 25 Harris and Trump campaign in swing states with battling visions for the economy The presidential candidates were on the campaign trail Wednesday laying out their plans to tackle one of the most consequential issues of the election, the economy. Lisa Desjardins reports from North Carolina.
Politics Sep 20 How split-ticket voters could decide control of Congress Split-ticket voters, those who vote for candidates from different parties, are increasingly rare in modern American politics. But those who cross the aisle on their ballots this November may decide which party controls the Senate next year. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Politics Sep 17 Gov. DeWine urges Trump and Vance to end 'very hurtful' comments about Haitian migrants Springfield, Ohio, remains on edge as Donald Trump and JD Vance continue spreading racist lies about Haitian migrants. Throughout the turmoil, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has called for calm, sent additional law enforcement resources and condemned hate. Amna Nawaz spoke…
World Sep 04 DOJ outlines Russia's disinformation campaigns designed to interfere with U.S. election Attorney General Merrick Garland outlined sophisticated disinformation campaigns undertaken by Russia to interfere with the U.S. presidential election. He warned that Russia is pumping lies into the U.S. via fake news outlets and real social media influencers. Amna Nawaz discussed…