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

PBS NewsHour July 01, 2026 1 views
America at 250: New poll finds nation divided over its identity and future

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Liz Landers
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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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Liz Landers is a correspondent for PBS News Hour, where she covers the White House and the Trump administration. Prior to joining the News Hour, she served as the national security correspondent for Scripps News, and also reported on disinformation for the network.
Jonah Anderson is an Associate Producer at the PBS NewsHour.
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