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Politics Feb 05

Poll: Nearly two-thirds of Americans say ICE has gone too far in immigration crackdown

In the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll, a majority of U.S. adults also say ICE is making Americans less safe.

Politics Jan 30

WATCH: Rep. Castro recounts visit with Liam Ramos, 5-year-old detained by ICE

“These kids are very traumatized … and the parents themselves traumatized, grappling with how to help their kids, and they can't,” Castro said of his visit to the ICE detention facility in Dilley, Texas.

Politics Jan 29

What's in the bipartisan Senate deal to avoid a shutdown, temporarily fund DHS

Senators are racing to find a solution as the federal government is once again on the verge of a partial shutdown. This time, there's hope for a bipartisan deal on the key issue, the conduct of ICE and other DHS…

Politics Jan 27

Whistleblower responds after DOJ confirms DOGE mishandled Social Security data

The Social Security Administration says members of Elon Musk’s DOGE team working at the agency accessed and shared sensitive data. The latest disclosure from the Trump administration seemed to confirm some key concerns first raised in a whistleblower complaint filed…

Nation Jan 07

Minneapolis police chief urges 'lawful, peaceful' response to ICE shooting

A woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. It comes amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown targeting the city. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara.

Politics Jan 07

Trump 'needs to be reined in' after Venezuela action and Greenland threats, Jeffries says

To discuss the deadly ICE shooting in Minnesota, President Trump's military action in Venezuela and his threats against Greenland, Amna Nawaz spoke with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

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.

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