Nation Aug 25 The rise of American megachurches and new challenges to their influence There are hundreds of thousands of religious congregations across the United States. Some of the biggest, known as “megachurches,” are facing challenges as the culture around organized religion changes. Scott Thumma, a professor of sociology of religion at Hartford International…
Politics Aug 23 Harris promises to be ‘president for all Americans’ as she accepts her party’s nomination Kamala Harris is now the first woman of color to become a major party’s presidential nominee. That history was made Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Speaking to an energetic crowd, Harris formally accepted her party’s nomination…
Politics Aug 23 3 things to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to suspend his campaign Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Friday that he is suspending his campaign and that he wants to help former President Donald Trump win the election. Lisa Desjardins joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the announcement and what’s next.
Politics Aug 22 How the Trump campaign is attempting to counter the 2024 Democratic convention Political parties traditionally don’t compete too much with each other’s conventions — usually the opposing presidential candidate holds few, if any, events. But this year, Trump’s campaign is rejecting that model, with the former president having one of his busiest…
Politics Aug 19 Key takeaways from the House GOP’s Biden impeachment inquiry report Three House Republican committees claimed Monday that President Biden committed impeachable offenses, but stopped short of recommending impeachment itself. After a 1.5-year-long investigation, their 291-page report contained few new details but signals that the GOP effort to impeach Biden is…
Politics Aug 07 24 things Donald Trump is promising to do We take a focused look at what the Republican presidential nominee is promising right now on the campaign trail.
Politics Aug 01 Undecided voters explain how the election shakeups have shifted their views For voters who have not firmly decided which presidential candidate to support, the events of the last month, including an assassination attempt and a new Democratic candidate, have dramatically changed the race. Lisa Desjardins connected with the type of voters…
Politics Jul 31 After combative interview at NABJ convention, Trump faces new criticism Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump and his new Democratic opponent Kamala Harris are sharpening their attacks against one another as they make their case directly to voters. But some of Trump's comments on the campaign trail are drawing new criticism.
Politics Jul 30 Inside the Democratic campaign strategy to reclaim control of the House The dramatic changes in the presidential race could have implications for the other major battles for control of the House and Senate. Both chambers are up for grabs with Democrats particularly hopeful about flipping the House of Representatives. Lisa Desjardins…
Politics Jul 30 We spoke to voters before and after the Harris shake-up. Here’s what we learned Last month, roughly a century ago in political time, we began talking with readers and voters who were discontented, or unhappy with the choices on the presidential ballot. Following a whirlwind of news, here's where they stand now.