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Politics Dec 31

Why PolitiFact has labeled 2025 the 'Year of the Lies'

For the past 15 years, the fact-checkers at PolitiFact have sorted through hundreds of statements by politicians to name the "Lie of the Year." This year, the editors dubbed 2025 the "Year of the Lies." Lisa Desjardins discussed more with…

Politics Dec 30

How retirements and redistricting could impact the 2026 midterms

The end of 2025 brings us to the beginning of a midterm election year. That means questions about whether power will shift in Washington. Dozens of members of Congress are heading toward the exit and a handful of states are…

Economy Dec 17

Trump gets worst economic ratings ever in new poll as Americans worry about affordability

Economic concerns continue to be a top priority for Americans. In a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll, 57% of respondents say they disapprove of the job President Trump is doing on the economy and just 36% think he’s doing a good…

Politics Dec 17

Americans are more dissatisfied with Trump's handling of the economy than ever, poll shows

Fifty-seven percent of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.

Arts Nov 21

Clyburn spotlights trailblazing Black members of Congress in 'The First Eight'

Congressman James Clyburn has spent more than three decades in Congress. In his new book, he turns his attention to the trailblazing Black men who were the first to walk those halls. Geoff Bennett sat down with Rep. Clyburn to…

Politics Nov 20

Trump says Democrats should be arrested for urging military to refuse unlawful orders

Half a dozen Democrats in Congress with military and intelligence backgrounds urged current service members to ignore the chain of command if they are given unlawful orders. President Trump reacted by writing that these members of Congress should be arrested,…

Politics Nov 19

New poll reveals signs of hope for Democrats and red flags for Republicans

With the midterm elections now less than a year away, a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll has signs of hope for Democrats and a few red flags for Republicans. Amna Nawaz and NPR's Domenico Montanaro break down the numbers and discuss…

Politics Nov 19

This poll number hasn't been so favorable for Democrats since before the last blue wave

According to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll, a majority of voters say they would rather elect a Democratic candidate if the midterms were held today.

Politics Nov 10

'We needed to change the equation,' Sen. Kaine says on his vote to end shutdown

The vote to end the government shutdown has divided Senate Democrats. Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is one of the eight who voted to end the stalemate. He joined Geoff Bennett to explain his vote to end the shutdown.

Politics Nov 05

Democrats dominate in first election since Trump's return to White House

In the first major elections since President Trump's return to office, Democrats celebrated election wins from coast to coast. New York City's next mayor will be democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, and two moderate Democrats will be the governors of New…

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