Common Ground
Coverage of Common Ground in the Nexus archive.
- If common ground exists in Lansing, it wasn’t on display at Mackinac’s legislative panel
The Mackinac Policy Conference's legislative panel highlighted tensions between Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and House Speaker Matt Hall, with attendees skeptical about finding common ground on the state budget. The session revealed ongoing legislative gridlock, with the fiscal year budget deadline approaching and past delays causing scrutiny.
- Pence talks about his relationship with Trump, ‘common ground’ at Mackinac Policy Conference
Mike Pence addressed the Mackinac Policy Conference on finding common ground in a divided nation and discussed his relationship with Donald Trump after their 2020 election fallout. He praised Trump's 2016 and 2024 election victories as reflecting public frustration with Washington and a desire to reclaim national governance. The conference emphasized bridging political divides despite skepticism about its feasibility.
- The lure of living in the past: From the Politics Desk
Kristen Welker interviewed Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) at Common Ground in Washington on Thursday. The event was covered under the Politics Desk, focusing on political discourse.
- Astronaut Suni Williams found common ground — in space
Astronaut Suni Williams discussed her experience aboard the International Space Station, emphasizing international collaboration in space exploration and the unifying effect of shared goals. She highlighted the positive reception she received upon returning to Earth and the role of space missions in fostering human unity.
- Sen. Fetterman explains his support for Trump on Iran
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman discusses his support for President Trump's Iran policies on NBC News' Common Ground, despite acknowledging it is controversial for a Democrat. The interview is sponsored by Comcast.
- Representatives on the working environment on Capitol Hill
Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell and Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis discuss the challenging work environment on Capitol Hill and its potential role in prompting some lawmakers to retire from Congress. The conversation is part of NBC News' Common Ground segment, sponsored by Comcast.
- Sen. Britt discusses visiting Sen. Fetterman at hospital
Republican Sen. Katie Britt explained to NBC News why she visited Democratic Sen. John Fetterman at the hospital during his treatment for depression. The interview was part of NBC News' 'Common Ground' initiative sponsored by Comcast.
- Kristen Welker in conversation with Sens. Fetterman and Britt
Kristen Welker, moderator of Meet the Press, hosts a discussion with Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman and Alabama Republican Senator Katie Britt as part of NBC News' Common Ground initiative. The segment is part of an ongoing editorial commitment across NBC News platforms, sponsored by Comcast.
- NBC News Presents Common Ground Live
NBC News hosts Common Ground Live at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., uniting leaders from politics, sports, and space exploration to discuss solutions to key issues. The event will be featured across NBC News programs and platforms, sponsored by Comcast.