Politics Jun 10 Survey reveals political and cultural factions shaping the midterms By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz
Politics Apr 24 Congress keeps holding all-nighters. Lawmakers say it's a symptom of dysfunction It's a scenario that is playing out again and again as the House and the Senate fracture and careen from one crisis to the next. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Nation Jan 20 'Be The People' campaign wants to unite Americans to solve problems The 10-year initiative aims to change the perception that the U.S. is hopelessly divided and that individuals have little power to solve problems. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press
Arts Dec 24 Watch 8:23 How author David Baldacci and his wife are working to counter toxic political discourse David Baldacci has written more than 50 suspense and legal novels. His latest is “Nash Falls,” a story about a successful businessman recruited by the FBI to expose a global crime network. But Baldacci and his wife are now tackling… By Geoff Bennett, Mike Fritz
Nation Dec 10 Watch 10:20 Reconnecting with people in the U.S. to see how political divisions are affecting them During the past three years, Judy Woodruff has spoken with people across the country whose stories have helped us understand this moment in America. Now, she checks back in with some of them as part of her series, "America at… By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman
Oct 14 Watch 10:26 Former Justice Anthony Kennedy on political division and the state of the Supreme Court By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy served on the nation’s highest court for three decades. He was often described as the swing vote in landmark decisions from marriage equality to campaign finance. It’s a label he’s long resisted, even years… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 7:55 GOP and Democratic strategists analyze renewed focus on Trump's connection with Epstein By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz President Trump marked his sixth month in office this week, touting his policy agenda and transformation of the federal government. But he also faces a public skeptical of his biggest accomplishments and a growing focus on his relationship with Jeffrey… Continue watching
Jun 30 GOP Rep. Bacon of Nebraska cites dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelection By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press Rep. Bacon recently indicated he was considering retiring, saying he wanted to spend more time with family. But when pressed, he acknowledged that divisions within his own party contributed to his decision. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 9:14 Michigan community attempts to heal political divisions deepened by the pandemic By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson Five years after the pandemic, the impacts on our politics, public health and civic life continue to be felt across communities. Judy Woodruff spoke to community members in Southeastern Michigan to explore how divisions that emerged during the public health… Continue watching
Dec 30 Veterans caucus in Congress seeks to bridge political divide By Gary Fields, Associated Press In a deeply partisan Congress, one group of lawmakers with a shared background is working in a bipartisan way to try to pass important legislation. Continue reading