Tennessee’s New Congressional Map Sparks Protest
Tennessee just became the first state to redraw its congressional map following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act. Democrats walked out in protest — and one senator stood on her desk. Here's what happened and why it matters.
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'America First' Aid Policy Reshapes How U.S. Delivers Global Health Assistance
The U.S. dismantled USAID — and now countries like Kenya and Uganda are being asked to eventually foot the bill for their own health programs. What does America's new global health strategy mean for millions of people living with HIV?
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What Is the Future of America's National Parks?
More than 323 million people visited America's national parks last year — and 26 parks broke attendance records. So why is the Trump administration proposing to cut $1 billion from the National Park Service?
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Why the Spirit of Volunteering Is a Defining Part of America's Identity
Americans volunteer more of their time than citizens of any other country. But where did that spirit come from — and is it at risk? Judy Woodruff goes looking for answers in small-town Arizona.
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How Trump's Recent Actions Are Affecting His Support Among Young Voters
Young voters helped send Trump back to the White House — but new polling shows that support is slipping fast. What's driving the shift, and what does it mean for the midterms?
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How Does a Decline in Birth Rate Impact the Future of the U.S.?
The U.S. is having fewer babies than ever before — and it's not just a personal choice. Explore what a record-low birth rate means for the economy, Social Security, and the future of the country.
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Is Your AI Making Someone's Neighborhood Hotter?
Every time you use AI (a quick search, a generated image, a homework question), a building full of servers somewhere gets hotter. And so does the neighborhood around it.
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Study Finds Trump Administration Cut Legal Immigration Far More Than Illegal Crossings
The Trump administration says it's cracking down on illegal immigration — but a new study shows legal immigration has actually fallen even faster. What does that mean for the people, families, and economy affected?
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Blisters, Cheeseburgers, and 26.2 Miles: A Love Story
In November 2025, I crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon. The ingredients: years of work, one very good friend, and a bathtub epiphany. But we'll get to that.
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