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Politics Jul 23

Harris and Trump are tied, poll finds. Here’s why strategists say that’s good for Democrats

Roughly three-quarters of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents said Vice President Kamala Harris should be nominated for the top of their ticket in November, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.

Politics Jul 23

Poll: Who should be Harris’ VP? Here’s what Democratic voters say

As Harris surpasses the number of pledged delegates she’ll need to secure the Democratic nomination, attention has also turned to her running mate. Here's what the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll says about some of the contenders.

Politics Jul 17

WATCH: Kellyanne Conway speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention

Former White House official and 2016 Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday…

Politics Jul 17

WATCH: ‘They will come for you,’ says Peter Navarro after serving prison sentence

Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro spoke to the Republican National Convention the day he was released from prison after serving four-months for failing to cooperate with Congressional Jan. 6 Committee…

Politics Jul 12

These 3 Democrats didn’t do better than Biden in this poll against Trump. They also didn’t do any worse

More than half of U.S. adults think that neither President Joe Biden nor former President Donald Trump should lead their respective party’s White House tickets this year, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.

Politics Jun 18

Here’s how Americans feel about Biden and Trump as election season revs up

For many voters, the choice may come down to a handful of high-stakes issues and perceptions of which candidate handles them better, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.

Health Jun 12

How banning medical debt from credit reports could help millions of Americans

By banning medical debt from being included in credit reports, this proposed rule from the Biden administration aims to address increasing discontent over the economic burden that can go hand-in-hand with serious health problems.

Health Jun 05

‘The pain is so much.’ How stigma and shame over fatal overdose make grief more unbearable

Nationwide, established support group networks exist for people with a parent, child or sibling who is struggling with substance use as they seek out treatment with the goal of entering recovery. But the same is not true for those who…

Politics May 29

Guilty or not guilty, Trump verdict won’t sway most voters, poll shows

A quarter of Republicans said they would be even more likely to vote for Trump if he were found guilty by a jury, while 27 percent of Democrats said they would be less likely to vote for him – a…

Health May 23

This COVID vaccine program offered a ‘bridge’ to uninsured adults, and then the funding crumbled

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched the Bridge Access Program to connect U.S. adults with little to no health insurance to COVID vaccines. But funding cuts mean it will end this August.

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