The complexities of covering swing voters and what they teach us about politics
For Reporter’s Notebook, an NPR political correspondent shares the lessons she has learned listening in on groups of swing voters…
August 22, 2026
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Week in Politics: Canada talks collapse; U.S. ‘Economic D-Day; record national debt
Trade talks with Canada collapse hours before a new tariff deadline. President Trump threatens Iran with an “Economic D-Day” the…
Proposed California wealth tax sparks debate: Will billionaires leave the state?
A proposed first-of-its kind tax would target California’s nearly 250 billionaires in an effort to fund health care. If voters…
U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada immediately said it…