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2025 Veterans Day parade in New York City

Arts Dec 24

How author David Baldacci and his wife are working to counter toxic political discourse

By Geoff Bennett, Mike Fritz

Nation Dec 10

crossroads
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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

Arts Oct 14

U.S. President Trump delivers a speech to a joint session of Congress
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Former Justice Anthony Kennedy on political division and the state of the Supreme Court

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…

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Politics Jul 23

U.S. President Trump departs for Pennsylvania
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GOP and Democratic strategists analyze renewed focus on Trump's connection with Epstein

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…

By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz

Politics Jun 30

House Republicans work to choose a new Speaker of the House
GOP Rep. Bacon of Nebraska cites dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelection

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.

By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press

Mar 19

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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…

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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.

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Nov 27

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Exploring how psychology can help bridge political divisions this Thanksgiving

By Judy Woodruff, Connor Seitchik

Just a few weeks after a divisive presidential election, millions of Americans are preparing to sit down with their families for Thanksgiving. According to some experts, the keys to moving forward lie not in politics, but in psychology. Judy Woodruff…

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Nov 26

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Is the political climate influencing a spike in racist incidents?

By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas

After the election, there was a spike in incidents involving neo-Nazi marches and racist and hateful messages sent online, stoking fear for residents in several states across the country. Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans in at least 25 states have…

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Oct 22

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How a Montana proposal to change its primary system could cut down on partisan divides

By Stan Parker, Montana PBS

This November, voters in Montana will be deciding on two ballot measures that would fundamentally change voting in the state if they pass. If they pass, the state would have non-partisan primaries and a majority-winner requirement for future general elections.

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