Politics Aug 14 Trump gives economic speech in North Carolina as more polls show Harris gaining ground The top issue for many voters, the economy, took center stage as former President Trump returned to campaign in a battleground state for the first time this month. His North Carolina rally followed a scattershot news conference at his Mar-a-Lago…
Politics Aug 12 How Wisconsin tests its voting machines to ensure election accuracy Wisconsin is holding congressional and state primary elections this Tuesday. They're seen by some as a dry run for November when the battleground state will play a crucial role in deciding the next president. Election officials have been increasingly transparent…
Politics Aug 08 With Harris gaining in the polls, a look at how the electoral map has changed As the two newly-cemented tickets continue to make their case to voters, the recent shake-ups in the race have led to a reshuffling of the electoral math to win. The Cook Political Report is out with updated ratings for the…
Politics Aug 08 NRCC chair says ‘the environment is in our favor’ for GOP to expand House majority In addition to the presidential race, 435 elections across the country will determine control of the House of Representatives. Republicans are hoping to expand their narrow majority. The lawmaker in charge of that effort is North Carolina Rep. Richard Hudson,…
Politics Aug 06 New poll shows where presidential race stands as Harris picks Walz as running mate With the pick of Tim Walz, the 2024 matchup is set and shaping up to be another razor-thin election. A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows Kamala Harris with a three-point lead over Donald Trump nationally, within the poll's margin of…
Politics Aug 05 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the importance of Harris’ running mate decision NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the benefits of Kamala Harris' running mate options, the latest campaign fundraising reports and Donald Trump's…
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 30 Republican mayor from border state explains why he just endorsed Harris for president Since Kamala Harris launched her presidential campaign, she’s racked up endorsements from former presidents, party leaders in Congress and won the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination. Now, the Harris campaign announced the support of more than a…
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 21 Judy Woodruff reflects on the historical context of Biden ending his campaign President Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid is unprecedented in many ways, but the path from one president to another — and from one nominee to another — has not always been a straight line. Judy Woodruff joins John…