Health Feb 06 U.S. births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Politics Feb 05 Poll: Nearly two-thirds of Americans say ICE has gone too far in immigration crackdown In the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll, a majority of U.S. adults also say ICE is making Americans less safe. By Matt Loffman
Politics Dec 17 Americans are more dissatisfied with Trump's handling of the economy than ever, poll shows Fifty-seven percent of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. By Matt Loffman
Economy Dec 12 Consumers aren't having a very merry holiday season, AP-NORC poll finds Roughly half of Americans say it’s harder than usual to afford the things they want to give as holiday gifts, and similar numbers are delaying big purchases or cutting back on nonessential purchases more than they would normally. By Josh Boak, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press
Health Oct 21 Most Americans are concerned about rising health care costs, AP-NORC poll finds Federal policies have left millions of people at risk of skyrocketing health insurance premiums or of losing their health insurance altogether. By Ali Swenson, Linley Sanders, Associated Press
Oct 03 Without a new jobs report, U.S. 'flying blind' on hiring in an uncertain economy By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The first Friday morning of the month typically brings a quiet hush around 8:30 a.m. eastern as everyone awaits the Labor Department's crucial monthly jobs report. Not this month, though. Continue reading
Oct 02 Vital economic data, including Friday's jobs report, cut off in government shutdown By Christopher Rugaber, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The government shutdown that began Wednesday will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of unusual uncertainty about the direction of the U.S. economy. Continue reading
Aug 12 How Trump exaggerates DC crime in taking over its police department and deploying the National Guard By Gabrielle Lazor, Samantha Putterman, Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact The nation’s capital is "becoming a situation of complete and total lawlessness," President Donald Trump said at an Aug. 11 press conference. Many of the details he cited do not stand up to scrutiny. Continue reading
Aug 12 Fact-checking Trump's claims about homicides in DC By Maria Ramirez Uribe, PolitiFact President Donald Trump stretched an outdated homicide rate into an inaccurate blanket statement. Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch 5:09 What happens to DNA data of millions as 23andMe files bankruptcy? By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant The bankruptcy of 23andMe is raising concerns about the future of its DNA information. Once a pioneer in the genetic testing industry, the company faced backlash after hackers leaked user data in 2023. Now, millions could see their genetic data… Continue watching