Politics Jun 27 How the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions affects presidential powers The Supreme Court delivered a major decision Friday that limits federal judges’ power to block the president’s agenda nationwide. Stemming from a case over Trump’s order on birthright citizenship, the ruling says that individual judges cannot grant nationwide injunctions against…
Nation Jun 11 A look inside community groups working to build trust to bridge divides Americans are increasingly divided, and many now see a breakdown in social trust as a key factor. In North Carolina, Judy Woodruff visited a project aimed at restoring that trust, part of a broader national effort to strengthen civic engagement.
Politics Jun 03 Ex-DOGE staffer: ‘I have no idea’ who was in charge Billionaire Elon Musk has returned to his business ventures after leaving the White House and his role with the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. During Musk’s tenure in the Trump administration, DOGE was tasked with gutting the federal workforce and…
Arts May 15 Lao and Proud: Chef inspires others to embrace their heritage and history through food Food is a tangible and accessible way to understand and connect with different societies. One chef has led the movement to bring traditional food from her home country of Laos to diners across the United States. Laura Barrón-López reports for…
World May 07 Pakistan calls Indian strikes an ‘act of war’ and vows to respond Pakistan is vowing to avenge Indian missile strikes that Pakistan says killed more than 30 people. India says it targeted terrorist infrastructure in retaliation for a terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Cross-border fire between the countries continues and there are…
Nation Apr 23 How Springfield and its Haitian immigrants are still dealing with election’s spotlight During the campaign, Springfield, Ohio, became a flashpoint in the national conversation when Donald Trump and JD Vance amplified false rumors that Haitian immigrants were abducting and eating pets. Months later, Springfield is reckoning with its turn in the spotlight…
Nation Apr 09 Michael Lewis highlights crucial work of public servants in ‘Who is Government?’ The role of the federal government has been at the center of a national debate over the last few months. But who really is our government and what is it made of? Judy Woodruff set out for answers in her…
Nation Mar 12 How San Bernardino is fighting for a comeback after decades of decline Political scientist Robert Putnam told Judy Woodruff that strengthening the country’s democracy would begin with grassroots efforts by people stepping up in their own communities. Those efforts will be her focus this year and she begins by visiting a down,…
Arts Feb 21 Green Book exhibit showcases history, struggles and triumphs of Black travel in the U.S. The “Negro Motorist Green Book,” a guide for African Americans first published in 1936, was a valued resource at a time when travel held the promise of adventure but was also perilous. It is now the subject of an exhibit…
Nation Feb 17 How the start of Trump’s second term looks like some autocracies President Trump’s social media post over the weekend that implied he is above the law triggered alarm bells from experts who were already concerned about the legal and constitutional boundaries tested during his first few weeks in office. Kim Lane…