Politics Oct 22 A look at the state measures that could have national impact by boosting election turnout Ballot measures across the country could have profound effects on people's everyday lives from abortion access to criminal justice to the way they vote. Geoff Bennett explored the measures with Reid Wilson, founder and editor of Pluribus News, a digital…
Politics Oct 15 An inside look at how the Associated Press calls winners in thousands of races Election season is well underway. Candidates are campaigning, absentee ballots are being mailed out, and early votes are being cast. It’s all leading to Nov. 5, and one big question: Who won? But to find out, votes actually have to…
Politics Oct 03 Why Americans are worried about voter fraud but have faith in their own elections Most Americans are confident their local government will run fair and accurate elections in November, even as a majority express concerns about the potential for voter fraud or foreign interference, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
Politics Oct 03 Poll: These issues are driving voters right now In the closing weeks of the presidential campaign, voters are most likely to list the economy and preserving democracy as critical factors in their vote decisions, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
Politics Oct 03 This small sliver of late-deciders could swing the election Eight in 10 registered voters say their minds are completely decided and nothing will change their votes.
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 10 Poll: Harris narrowly leads Trump, but he’s ahead with these key groups Former President Donald Trump has surpassed Vice President Kamala Harris with several key constituencies in the final sprint of this abbreviated campaign, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
Politics Sep 09 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what to expect from the Trump-Harris debate NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including a look ahead to Tuesday night's debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, what the candidates…
Politics Sep 02 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on how candidates are appealing to working-class voters NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join John Yang to discuss the latest political news, including how both presidential campaigns are trying to appeal to working-class voters and former President Trump's shifting…
Politics Aug 27 Why the special counsel filed a new Jan. 6 indictment against Trump The fallout from the Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity continues. Special counsel Jack Smith filed a new indictment against former President Trump in federal court. The charges against the Republican nominee remain the same: four counts related to alleged…