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Month: July 2026

‘We’re not stopping’: Virginia rescue team searches for quake survivors in Venezuela

The search and rescue efforts in Venezuela continued Wednesday, one week after a double earthquake struck that country. Fewer and fewer survivors are being found and an official said nearly 2,300 people are now confirmed dead and tens of thousands remain missing. Amna Nawaz spoke with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Daniel Gajewski. His team has 79 people and six dogs in Venezuela.

Progressives notch more primary victories in potential bellwether for midterms

Progressive challengers scored upsets against Democratic establishment names up and down the ballot in Colorado. It’s part of a mounting trend in some races across the country. To discuss where the Democratic Party stands ahead of the midterms, Lisa Desjardins spoke with Mo Elleithee, a former DNC communications director who now leads the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service.

America at 250: New poll finds nation divided over its identity and future

With celebrations for the nation’s 250th anniversary well underway, the country’s mood can be summed up as complicated, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. Most Americans say the nation has drifted from its founding ideals, and a growing number believe violence may be necessary to set the country on the right path. Liz Landers has insights from the poll and its respondents.

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