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Nancy Pelosi.

Nancy Pelosi speaks on culture wars, redistricting, and the Democrats’ stand on the shutdown—but don’t tell her that her party is “rudderless”

October 27, 2025

Dana Bash in discussion with moderator Nancy Gibbs.

In a “super-sized” news cycle, what news do you use?

Featuring Nancy Gibbs

October 23, 2025

Reporters carry their belongings from the Pentagon.

The Pentagon’s new media policy raises questions about transparency and trust

October 20, 2025

Supporters wearing “Zohran for New York” blue hats and t-shirts celebrate his projected win.

Young NYC voters say newly elected New York City Zohran Mamdani has a similar appeal to President Donald Trump—despite their vastly different political views

Featuring John Della Volpe

November 12, 2025

US National Guard stand outside, shoulder to shoulder, in full combat gear while holding clear protective shields.

Explainer: Why the “casual invocation” of the Insurrection Act by President Trump is so unusual

Featuring Juliette Kayyem

November 6, 2025

A table with a Chinese flag and an American flag.

Neither China nor the United States scored a conclusive knockout at a recent summit, former ambassador explains

Featuring Nicholas Burns

November 4, 2025

Over one hundred thousand people gather and march in Manhattan, New York City, on October 18, 2025, for the No Kings protest. Peaceful demonstrations take place across the country as millions advocate against the policies of the Trump Administration. No arrests are made in New York City.

Harvard experts discuss “competitive authoritarianism,” and the “tactical frivolity” that No Kings protestors are deploying in response

Featuring Erica Chenoweth

October 24, 2025

Hundreds of people marching downtown Los Angeles with handmade signs and American flags.

Anti-Trump protests are making headway in Trump country, new research shows

Featuring Erica Chenoweth

October 21, 2025

Empty government podium placed on the steps of the Capital with a sign that says “Save Healthcare.”

The health insurance subsidies behind the government shutdown

Featuring Mark Shepard

October 20, 2025

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