Nation May 06 ‘This isn’t a red or blue issue.’ Workers on political battle over state, city funding Congress is divided over whether the next coronavirus relief bill should fund cities and states reeling from the economic impact of the pandemic. Democrats and some Republicans cite governors and mayors who say aid is needed to stave off additional…
Politics Apr 27 As Pence heads to Minnesota, voters in key battleground state weigh Trump’s pandemic response The Minnesota trip marks the vice president’s fourth public appearance outside Washington since the World Health Organization officially declared the pandemic — his previous three trips were to other states key to Trump’s re-election: Colorado, Wisconsin and Virginia.
Nation Apr 13 How COVID-19 is exacerbating Detroit’s poverty and racial inequality Low-income Americans are bearing the brunt of COVID-19. Detroit, a city already facing steep economic and racial inequalities, has emerged as a virus hot spot. John Yang reports and talks to the United Way for Southeastern Michigan's Darienne Hudson about…
Politics Mar 02 Ahead of Super Tuesday, many NC voters worry they can’t trust election process As federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies issued a new warning Monday about attempts by foreign actors to influence American elections, many North Carolinians are already concerned about the security and integrity of their ballots. The state dealt with a…
Politics Feb 25 WATCH: Steyer says NDAs should not be a presidential debate focus Tom Steyer, qualified for the 10th Democratic debate after increasing his poll numbers in South Carolina, told the PBS NewsHour that attacks against Michael Bloomberg over the nondisclosure agreements are a distraction.
Politics Feb 25 WATCH: Buttigieg vows to focus on diversity ahead of South Carolina “It's so important for us to broaden that base in order to win. And in order to deserve to win,” Buttigieg told the PBS NewsHour in an interview.
Politics Feb 24 WATCH: In South Carolina, Biden says he’ll ‘stay in this for the long haul’ After attending an African-American Baptist church in North Charleston on Sunday morning, Biden told the PBS NewsHour in an interview that he’s confident his support in South Carolina will hold, especially among African-Americans who make up 60 percent of the…
Politics Jan 25 The strategy behind Team Trump’s impeachment defense President Donald Trump’s legal team hopes to convince Republican senators to vote against having witnesses testify as part of the Senate impeachment trial.
Politics Jan 25 Trump team dismisses call for chief justice to rule on witnesses In his closing remarks of the House managers’ three-day presentation on Friday, Rep. Adam Schiff urged senators to vote for additional witnesses and then allow John Roberts to issue a ruling if the president were to claim executive privilege.
Politics Jan 20 Read the White House’s arguments in Trump impeachment trial President Donald Trump's legal team rejected the House of Representatives' impeachment charges as "flimsy."…