Nation Dec 23 Kennedy Center renaming highlights Trump's reshaping of Washington in his image Since reentering the White House earlier this year, President Trump has made quick work of reshaping Washington in his image, in some cases literally. That is on display at the recently renamed Trump-Kennedy Center. The performing arts center has roots…
Politics Dec 19 Family of North Carolina woman detained by immigration officers shares her story Among the tens of thousands arrested in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, many are convicted of violent crimes. But nearly three-quarters of those held by ICE have no criminal record, according to TRAC, a nonpartisan data-gathering platform. Amna Nawaz spoke…
Politics Dec 15 Trump policies upend years-long paths to citizenship for some immigrants The naturalization ceremony is the final step of a lengthy, often years-long legal process to become a U.S. citizen. In cities across the country in recent weeks, they've been abruptly canceled for immigrants from 19 countries deemed "high-risk" by President…
Nation Dec 12 What we know about the Epstein photos released by Democrats Newly released photos are offering a closer look at the influential and wealthy people who spent time with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee say the batch of previously unreleased images came directly from Epstein’s…
Politics Dec 11 Senate rejects plans to address sharp rise in health care premiums The U.S. Senate failed to pass two dueling pieces of health care legislation Thursday, leaving Affordable Care Act tax credits all but certain to expire at the end of the year. As lawmakers prepare for year-end recess with no agreement…
Politics Dec 09 Republicans challenge limits on campaign donations in a case before the Supreme Court With less than a year until the 2026 midterm elections, it's already expected to be one of the most expensive campaigns in history. But how that money is spent could be changing. Major arguments took place Tuesday at the Supreme…
Politics Dec 08 Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's power over independent agencies The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a legal case that could vastly expand presidential powers. At stake are 90 years of precedent that have kept presidents from being able to remove members of independent government agencies. News Hour’s Supreme…
Politics Dec 01 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political reaction to Trump's boat strikes 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 lawmakers on both sides of the aisle search for answers on how the military carried out…
Politics Nov 28 Capehart and Wehner on Trump's reaction to the National Guard shooting Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW and Peter Wehner, a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a senior fellow at the Trinity Forum, join John Yang to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's push for an even tougher crackdown…
Nation Nov 26 National Guard members wounded in 'targeted' attack in Washington, D.C. Two National Guard members were wounded in a shooting near the White House on Wednesday. Investigators say the lone suspect is in police custody. The Guard’s presence in the nation’s capital has sparked political debate and lawsuits over how the…