Nation Dec 30 U.S. sees sharp decline in murders and other crimes in 2024 The number of murders in the U.S. is declining at a rapid pace. While crime was a central focus of the election, with President-elect Trump alleging it was out of control in many cities, other crimes also saw declines. William…
Politics Dec 11 Can the nation unite after the divisive election? Political analysts share insights For the past two years, Judy Woodruff has been exploring the deep divisions we see playing out every day in the country. As we wrap up the year, she recently sat down with a panel of noted thinkers to talk…
Nation Nov 08 Americans voters explain their election choices and discuss views on the future In this deeply polarized country, there have been many competing emotions in response to Donald Trump’s reelection. To better understand how many in the country feel, Judy Woodruff checked in with some of the people she’s met during her ongoing…
Nation Oct 30 How a college degree is one of the best predictors of which candidate voters support American politics are divided in many ways, including based on their education background. To explore this so-called diploma divide, Judy Woodruff visited two neighboring, but very different, counties in Michigan where both candidates have repeatedly made their case as this…
Nation Aug 28 How groups in Chicago are countering the narrative their city is a hotbed of violence Chicago has one of the highest rates of gun deaths of any major city in the country and some on the front lines say that’s rooted in a history of racism, violence and inequality dating back generations. Judy Woodruff reports…
Nation Aug 23 How Republican and Democratic convention delegates reflect American political divides With the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention, both parties now have their official presidential nominees, and the race to Election Day begins in earnest. For her series, America at a Crossroads, Judy Woodruff takes us back to both convention…
Nation Aug 18 A look back at the 1968 Democratic convention and its relevance today Chicago has hosted more presidential nominating conventions than any other U.S. city, going back to Abraham Lincoln in 1860. The notorious and consequential 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago occurred when divisions over the Vietnam War sparked major protests in the…
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…
Politics Jul 18 Intersection of faith and politics a central message at Republican convention The intersection of faith and politics has been a central message heard this week at the Republican National Convention. It's also something Judy Woodruff has been following closely as part of her America at a Crossroads series. She joined Amna…
Nation Jul 16 Historian explores how polarization and division leads to political violence As Americans continue to grasp what led up to the threat on former President Trump's life, Judy Woodruff sought some perspective on how this moment of political violence and deep division relates to the country’s past. It’s the latest in…