Politics Nov 14 Republican leadership on Capitol Hill in flux after midterm results Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill after a drawn-out midterm battle for power. Democrats kept control in the upper chamber, but a Georgia runoff will determine if they gain a seat or return to a 50-50 Senate. The balance of power…
Politics Nov 13 PBS NewsHour reclassifies Idaho Secretary of State-elect Phil McGrane as an ‘election defender’ Following alerts from our audience and others, the PBS NewsHour has decided to delete a tweet we posted about Idaho Secretary of State-elect Phil McGrane. The NewsHour has moved McGrane from the category “fuels doubts” to “election defender”. Our…
Politics Nov 10 Key midterm races remain undecided with control of Congress on the line More results from the midterm elections trickled in Thursday, but the ultimate majorities in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives remain in question. Geoff Bennett reports on the latest tally as Americans await the results, while Amna Nawaz and…
Politics Nov 09 Control of Congress hangs in balance as close races remain undecided Control of the United States Congress still hangs in the balance after the midterm elections of 2022. Republicans are closing in on a majority in the House of Representatives, but a smaller one than was widely expected, and it may…
Politics Nov 09 Analyzing the results of several key midterm races While control of Congress has not been determined, it appears the country is headed for a divided government. Lisa Desjardins and Amna Nawaz analyze the results of several key midterm races.
Politics Nov 07 Candidates make closing arguments to voters as control of Congress hangs in balance It's the day before the election and candidates are making their final push to win over voters as control of Congress hangs in the balance. Lisa Desjardins reports on the biggest races in key states.
Politics Nov 03 How final pitches from Democrats and Republicans are resonating with midterm voters Democrats and Republicans are hitting key messages on the campaign trail in the final push before the election. Issues like the economy, crime and abortion are top of mind for voters, but President Biden continues to hone in on the…
Politics Nov 03 New book ‘Weapons of Mass Delusion’ details Republicans’ embrace of conspiracy theories Heading into the final days of the midterms, large parts of the Republican base remain tethered to former President Trump’s lies about the last election. Lisa Desjardins sat down with Robert Draper, author of the new book, "Weapons of Mass…
Politics Nov 02 New poll reveals political mood ahead of midterms and how young voters could sway outcome With less than a week to go until Election Day, our latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll is giving us a look at the landscape and key issues playing out in the midterm elections. It reveals the political mood and how turnout…
Nation Oct 31 Lies and conspiracy theories about attack on Pelosi’s husband spread online The man who attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband in his home on Friday is facing federal criminal charges. David DePape will also face additional charges, including attempted murder, filed by local authorities. Lisa Desjardins has an update on what…