How America became so divided
The political left and right are roughly equal in size, which sets the United States apart from most other countries. Political division has become a...
Democratic Socialists of America in NYC training thousands of activists to counter ICE: report
New York City’s chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is organizing a large-scale effort to mobilize thousands of activists to respond to anticipated...
America’s fastest growing homeless population? Kids. | The Excerpt
On the Tuesday, December 30, 2025, episode of The Excerpt podcast: The issue of homelessness continues to plague the U.S. One of the demographics hit hardest...
Crime fears drive South America’s sharp turn to the right
From tough-on-crime politics to uneasy ties with Washington, Latin America's year-end story is one of a decisive rightward turn, insecurity at home and a more...
New poll shows what Americans think of America, and it’s not great
America’s brand is fading from within. In a bitterly divided country, pessimism and cynicism reign supreme: Two-thirds of Americans say it is at least probably...
America starts to feel the squeeze: What we know about tariffs and inflation
Consumers and businesses are feeling the pinch from President Trump's trade war, with costs soaring for grocery staples and critical materials. Why it matters: It's no...
Americans could soon face higher inflation as businesses pass along tariff costs, Fed official says
Americans could see inflation tick higher in 2025 as businesses start to pass on the cost of the Trump administration's tariffs to consumers through price...
Voice of America’s prospects appear grim after appeals court order
A federal appeals court on Thursday dashed the hopes of journalists and free-press advocacy groups seeking to stave off the near-total dismantlement of Voice of...
Trump’s trade war is pushing investors away from America
Global markets have been shaken to their core by President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade agenda — and despite his promise of a “new golden age of America,”...