Politics Jun 10 Survey reveals political and cultural factions shaping the midterms A new report from the Pew Research Center says American politics are not as simple as red versus blue. Pew surveyed more than 10,000 people and split the public into nine distinct groups along political and cultural values. Despite a…
Politics Jun 03 Dissecting what the latest primary races mean for November elections Half a dozen states held their primary elections Tuesday giving a clearer picture of how some of the nation’s high-profile midterms races will shape up this fall. In California, ballots are still being counted in several key races chief among…
Politics Jun 02 Justice Department scraps Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' after pushback from Congress Acting Attorney General Blanche told lawmakers Tuesday that the Justice Department is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” It’s a setback for Trump, after Republican senators made clear they did not have the votes to advance a…
Politics Jun 01 Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on the limits of Trump's power NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s control of congressional Republicans, partisan politics and Freedom 250.
Politics May 29 Bondi defends handling of Epstein investigation but admits 'redaction errors' Former Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation during a closed-door interview with lawmakers. Bondi said the department under her leadership remained committed to securing justice for Epstein's victims, but she declined to…
Politics May 27 Paxton's win over Cornyn sets up high-stakes Texas clash with Talarico President Trump again proved his political power in Texas as his endorsed candidate in the Senate primary won in a landslide. Ken Paxton secured the GOP nomination, beating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Paxton will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in…
Politics May 25 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democrats concerned about direction of DNC leadership NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's fight to reshape the Republican Party moves to Texas as he tries to take…
Politics May 22 Brooks and Capehart on Trump's loyalty demands David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump demonstrating his grip on Republican primary voters, another Cabinet member departs his administration and Democrats releasing a…
Politics May 21 Democratic strategist breaks down DNC's 2024 election autopsy The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited, yet still incomplete, report into what went wrong during the 2024 presidential election. The report had initially been shelved, but after months of consternation and criticism, DNC Chair Ken Martin said he released…
Politics May 20 A look at Trump's grip on the GOP as his critics are ousted in primaries President Trump’s grip on the Republican Party was on display in primaries across the country, with several Trump critics losing after the president targeted their campaigns. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Melik Abdul, a Republican strategist and media consultant.