World Aug 01 Biden administration says prisoner exchange took years of complex negotiations with Russia Three Americans who were held in Russia are free after a prisoner swap between the United States, its allies and Russia. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jon Finer, President Biden's Deputy National Security Adviser.
World Aug 01 New book examines how autocracies are getting stronger and trying to end democracy The historic prisoner release from Russia was thanks to the diplomatic work of a group of democracies to free over a dozen people from the autocratic regime of Vladimir Putin. Anne Applebaum's new book, "Autocracy, Inc.," examines how autocracies are…
Politics Jul 25 Harris delivers a tougher message against Trump, Sen. Coons says President Biden explained his decision to end his presidential bid during an address from the Oval Office. To discuss that and more, Geoff Bennett spoke with a Democrat who knows Biden best, Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware.
Politics Jul 23 Minnesota Gov. Walz says GOP ‘playing with fire’ by ‘demonizing’ Harris Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is among those being vetted as a possible running mate for the Democratic ticket. Walz joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his support for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Politics Jul 18 GOP Rep. Cole expects ‘robust use of executive power’ if Trump wins another term Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma is serving his 11th term in Congress and has seen a lot of changes in the Republican Party during his 21 years in Washington. Geoff Bennett spoke with Cole about how the Trump-Vance ticket will…
Politics Jul 16 RNC chair on Trump’s convention appearance: ‘It is a miracle that he’s here’ The first night of the Republican National Convention featured former President Donald Trump's first public appearance since he was nearly killed. Amna Nawaz spoke with Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley about Trump's appearance and the selection of JD Vance…
Politics Jul 16 Rep. D’Esposito says Republicans are ’embracing the youth’ with Vance on ticket A number of candidates and lawmakers up for reelection are slated to speak Tuesday evening at the Republican National Convention. Rep. Anthony D'Esposito of New York is a former police officer and his reelection is key to Republican efforts to…
Politics Jul 15 Sen. Ron Johnson says he gave the wrong speech at the RNC. Here’s the one he meant to give Johnson provided PBS News with the text of the speech he said he wanted to give on Monday.
Politics Jul 15 WATCH: Sen. Ron Johnson said he delivered ‘wrong speech’ at RNC due to teleprompter error Johnson said Monday that the speech he gave on the first night of the Republican National Convention was “the wrong speech.”…
Politics Jul 10 Whitmer says ‘Biden has delivered for people’ and supports his decision to stay in race Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer burst onto the national scene in 2020, delivering the Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union. Today, she is mentioned as someone who could occupy the White House. Amna Nawaz spoke with Whitner about the…