May 15 Watch 8:06 Democrats shift messaging ahead of midterm elections to paint Republicans as too extreme By Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz Democrats are crafting a new message as they grapple with how to position themselves in November’s midterm elections, in which rising inflation and gas prices remain the biggest obstacles. President Biden has been testing his new messaging strategy while drawing… Continue watching
May 15 Watch 4:50 Why a key Pennsylvania primary race could set the tone for candidates nationwide By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Tess Conciatori The race to fill the open Senate seat in Pennsylvania could be an early test of the Democrats' new messaging strategy. It's already one of the most hotly-contested elections this year. Lisa Dejardins reports. Continue watching
May 09 AP-NORC poll finds 1 in 3 people fear immigrants influence U.S. elections By Anita Snow, Associated Press Almost 3 in 10 people expressed concern that more immigration is causing native-born Americans to lose economic, political and cultural influence. Continue reading
May 02 As Trump’s chosen candidates face voters in May races, bid to shape GOP is tested By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Voters across a dozen states are set to decide primary elections this month that will determine the people and priorities leading the GOP into the fall midterms and beyond. Continue reading
Apr 30 GOP election-deniers elevate races for secretary of state By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Former President Trump's attempts to reverse the results of the 2020 election and his subsequent endorsements of candidates for state election offices who are sympathetic to his view have elevated races to top-tier status. Continue reading
Apr 29 Independents favor the GOP right now, poll finds. Here’s why it matters By Laura Santhanam Current economic challenges, particularly inflation, have taken a toll not only on Democrats vying for their spots on Capitol Hill, but also on the one currently residing at the White House. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene fights court challenge to her reelection By Kate Brumback, Associated Press U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was hostile during testimony in a hearing on her eligibility to run for reelection, saying she did not remember liking and making various social media posts surrounding the attack on the U.S. Capitol last year. Continue reading
Mar 11 Watch 12:55 Capehart and Abernathy on the domestic impact of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine By PBS NewsHour Jonathan Capehart and Gary Abernathy, both columnists for The Washington Post, join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the financial squeeze Americans are feeling amid sanctions on Russia and whether new laws in Florida on race and… Continue watching
Jan 26 Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Congress’ newest member, is ready to fight for Haitians By Ebony Joseph The newest member of the House of Representatives is taking office at a critical time for Haitian politics. Continue reading
Jan 25 Pelosi to seek reelection as Democrats face tough 2022 midterms By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press The 81-year-old Pelosi says in an online video that the upcoming election is crucial, and "nothing less is at stake than our democracy."… Continue reading