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.
Nation Sep 24 Families of veterans face growing emotional and financial toll in providing care A survey commissioned by the nonpartisan Elizabeth Dole Foundation and conducted by the RAND Corporation found those caring for military members or veterans are an increasingly large group and stretched increasingly thin. It estimates more than 14 million Americans are…
Politics Sep 23 Congressional leaders reach deal to avoid a government shutdown before election Congress is returning to Washington with a nailbiter of an election hovering and an even more pressing task. Funding for most of the government is due to run out next week. Congressional leaders announced another short-term deal to punt more…
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 18 Campaigns face increasing calls for civility in contentious election season Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are pressing ahead with a very busy campaign schedule. For Trump, that included his first campaign appearance since the latest apparent assassination attempt against him. Lisa Desjardins reports on the increasing…
Politics Sep 18 With election looming, Congress scrambles to avert government shutdown The election looms, but first, lawmakers face another deadline to keep the government open and funded. With just under two weeks to go, the House of Representatives is taking a risk by voting on a government funding patch with controversial…
Nation Sep 15 Why federal regulators want to stop grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons from merging What could be the largest grocery store merger in U.S. history is at a do-or-die point, with closing arguments this week in a lawsuit filed by the FTC to stop Kroger’s nearly $25 billion purchase of Albertsons. The companies say…
Nation Sep 15 Do celebrity endorsements matter? A look at the role of pop stars in modern politics Pop culture and politics have a history of crossover. These intersections take on new significance during an election year, but how important are celebrity endorsements of candidates, and do they actually make a difference in voters’ minds? Lisa Desjardins speaks…
Nation Sep 14 A federal housing program reduced veteran homelessness by more than half. What’s next? According to government data, homelessness in the U.S. increased 12 percent in 2023 compared to 2022. But one group has seen significant improvement over the last 15 years: veterans. Much of that can be credited to a government housing program…