Sep 08 Watch 4:20 New poll shows Americans' views on economy heading into midterms By Lisa Desjardins A PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll out Thursday is providing a new snapshot of how Americans view the economy, abortion and former President Trump ahead of November's midterm elections. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the numbers. Continue watching
Sep 06 Watch 7:02 A look at the political landscape two months out from the midterm elections As lawmakers return from their summer recess, their focus is turning to the midterm elections. Democrats currently hold a slight majority in the House and Republicans are aiming to reclaim control. But a fluid political environment impacted by a confluence… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 7:39 A closer look at President Biden's plan to combat the increase in crime across the country By Laura Barrón-López President Biden voiced new urgency in a speech touting the recently-enacted bipartisan gun safety law and promoting funding for police. He drew a stark contrast with some Republicans who have called to defund the FBI. Crime researcher John Roman and… Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch 9:31 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the tighter competition for control of Congress NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including how recent developments surrounding abortion, gas prices, student loan relief and the investigation into former President… Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch 5:25 How Congress overcame deep differences to pass major legislation By Lisa Desjardins President Biden on Tuesday signed the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act into law. The massive economic, climate and health care package comes after more than a year of negotiations among Democrats in Congress and the White House and caps off a… Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch 9:14 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Republican primaries, Democrats' legislative victories NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including this week's closely watched primary elections, President Biden prepares to sign the Inflation Reduction Act, and… Continue watching
Aug 10 Watch 8:36 Sen. Tim Scott discusses his new book 'America, a Redemption Story' The month of August has been full of surprises, from President Biden's recent legislative victories, to the overwhelming victory for abortion rights in Kansas and the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago. But it's unclear if such events will influence the midterms. Continue watching
Aug 09 Watch 10:41 Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer discusses Democrats' major climate and health bill President Biden on Tuesday signed the bipartisan CHIPS Act into law, just days before his top health care, tax and climate change bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act heads to the House, where it's likely to pass after proceeding… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 6:14 What the reconciliation bill would do to boost clean energy and combat global warming By William Brangham If the House passes the Inflation Reduction Act in the coming days it will lead to by far the biggest investment the federal government has made on tackling climate change. Several estimates have indicated the initiative may mean a 40… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 7:54 Amy Walter and Annie Linskey on how the Inflation Reduction Act could impact the midterms Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Annie Linskey of The Washington Post join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the Democrats' major legislative victory with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act… Continue watching