America at 250: United or divided states? | CNA Correspondent

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, it stands as the world's largest economy and commands the most powerful military. Yet confidence in its institutions has eroded, political divisions run deep and many question the nation's trajectory. From symbolic shifts on the White House grounds to the rise of China and the heavy cost of global leadership, Genevieve Woo and Senior Correspondent Simon Marks examine what these domestic and global tensions reveal about the state of the superpower. Highlights: 01:57 Trump, symbolism and the culture wars 06:15 How political divisions reshape daily life 10:50 Why trust in institutions is falling 13:30 Loneliness and America's social challenges 16:38 Why China worries the United States 20:50 Does America still want global leadership? 27:20 Single biggest challenge facing America right now Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms:   / channelnewsasia     / channelnewsasia     / channelnewsasia