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What the Supreme Court's voter-citizenship database decision means for the midterms

The Supreme Court revived a controversial voter-citizenship database less than two months ahead of the midterm elections. In the ruling, the court sided with the Trump ad

News Wrap: Xi wraps up 3-day state visit with Trump

In our news wrap Friday, Chinese President Xi wrapped up a three-day state visit with President Trump that was heavy on pageantry and light on policy announcements, tens

Mexico's foreign secretary on Trump, cartel violence and U.S. trade talks

President Trump struck the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in his first term, but threw out that trade agreement after retaking office last year. He imposed steep t

Health care costs a major concern for voters ahead of midterms

Health care is at the center of a political debate as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs. Enrollment in the marketplaces created by the ACA dropped this yea

Wrongfully detained Iranian American journalist remains jailed in Iran after 2 years

This week marks two years that Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh has been detained in Iran. For a decade, he worked for Radio Farda — an independent, but U.S.-fu

GOP's big bet on Texas Latino voters could backfire in midterms

Texas Republicans redrew the state's congressional map last year, making a bet that Latino voters who broke for President Trump in 2024 could be the foundation for victor

Brooks and Capehart on Trump's warm welcome for China's Xi Jinping

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit, Presid

Syrian dancer reflects on escaping ISIS and finding freedom through ballet

Ahmad Joudeh is a ballet dancer of unusual grace and grit. He was born stateless in a Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus, Syria. He has traveled far on the power of his

AI, trade, Iran and Taiwan top agenda at Trump-Xi summit

President Trump hosted Xi Jinping at the White House on the Chinese leader's first trip to Washington in more than 10 years. The pair held two meetings, and while the sta

Experts analyze what's at stake in the Trump-Xi summit

To discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington, Amna Nawaz spoke with Nicholas Burns and Samm Sacks. Burns is a former U.S. ambassador to China and is now

News Wrap: Netanyahu calls allegations of genocide in Gaza 'the biggest lie'

In our news wrap Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery speech at the U.N. General Assembly and dismissed allegations of genocide in Gaza,

How the diesel price spike is rippling through nearly every part of the economy

A rapid surge in the price of diesel fuel is straining businesses and threatening to raise costs across the economy. It's also putting pressure on President Trump to brin

'We want more guardrails,' Kalshi CEO says as calls grow for prediction market regulation

As prediction markets continue to expand, they are drawing attention in Washington and states across the country. Companies like Kalshi and Polymarket allow people to tra

In a warming climate, should air conditioning be a right?

Fall temperatures are finally cooling off much of the United States, but this past summer was yet another reminder that the climate is changing. Stephanie Sy reports on h

Lock of hair settles questions about Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings

Researchers say they have the most conclusive proof of Thomas Jefferson's paternity of Sally Hemings' children. A strand of hair found in Jefferson's Bible launched an in

At UN General Assembly, Iran's president responds to Trump's 'annihilation' threat

The president of Iran told the United Nations General Assembly his country won't bend to U.S. intimidation. Masoud Pezeshkian spoke one day after President Trump threaten

Xi arrives for state visit amid U.S.-China trade tensions and AI concerns

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington Wednesday evening for his first state visit in more than a decade. At the same time, a federal judge heard arguments in

News Wrap: FBI investigating hacking group's claim it breached jobs website

In our news wrap Wednesday, the FBI says it's investigating a claim by a criminal hacking group that it stole "very sensitive data" from the bureau's job website, Hurrica

New poll reveals how Trump's low approval might affect midterms

With voting for the midterm elections already underway, President Trump is asking voters to pretend he's on the ballot. A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll finds that people a

Former Kansas GOP governor explains why he's backing Democrat Adam Hamilton for Senate

Former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves, a Republican, crossed party lines to endorse Democrat Adam Hamilton in his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Roger Marshall. Graves said the c