Nation Aug 27 What the Cracker Barrel backlash reveals about the power of branding Cracker Barrel is backtracking on its nearly $700 million rebrand after widespread backlash from customers and investors. The overhaul, centered on a text-only logo and a modern design, was criticized as sterile and out of step with the chain’s nostalgic…
Nation Aug 26 Baltimore's mayor calls Trump's threats to send in troops 'political theater' President Trump is threatening to send the National Guard into other Democratic-led cities, just days after ordering troops into Washington. One of his main targets is Baltimore. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the threats inappropriate and invited the president to…
Nation Aug 25 Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorney discusses his case amid new deportation effort Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland resident whose illegal deportation sparked scrutiny of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, was arrested again during a meeting with ICE. The administration now says he’s being processed for deportation to Uganda. Amna Nawaz discussed the…
Politics Aug 15 Trump's D.C. takeover reflects efforts to expand his authority, attorney says City officials in Washington are declaring victory after they say the Trump administration backed away from a plan to appoint the nation's DEA chief as an “emergency police commissioner,” a move they call an unprecedented federal power grab. It comes…
Politics Aug 14 Trump's D.C. takeover escalates with surge in arrests and homeless encampments cleared The Trump administration’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C. is escalating with arrests at high-profile locations and homeless encampments torn down. Protests also erupted in the streets after the White House said federal agents would patrol around the clock. Amna Nawaz…
Politics Aug 13 How far-right activist Laura Loomer is shaping the Trump administration A right-wing political activist who has spread conspiracy theories and used hate speech has become a central figure in the hirings and firings of Trump staffers. Laura Loomer has successfully lobbied to remove aides in several key government roles, including…
Politics Jul 31 The Texas redistricting battle and its impact on next year's midterms Texas lawmakers are revisiting their congressional maps in a rare mid-decade review to redraw their lines in favor of Republicans. President Trump urged leaders in the state to restructure their maps in an attempt to maintain GOP control of the…
Politics Jul 30 Colorado AG explains why the state is suing a deputy who aided ICE The state of Colorado is suing a local sheriff’s deputy, accusing him of aiding federal immigration agents with the arrest of a college student with an expired visa. Attorney General Phil Weiser says the deputy violated state laws that ban…
Politics Jul 25 Kagan criticizes fellow justices over lack of explanation in recent Supreme Court rulings The Supreme Court has handled a flood of appeals from the Trump administration on its emergency docket, also known as the shadow docket. In the first six months of Trump’s term, the conservatives on the court have sided with him…
Politics Jul 24 'We kept our promises': Rep. Haridopolos touts GOP victories in Trump's first 6 months The House of Representatives is headed for the August recess after Speaker Johnson cut business short amid the political furor related to Jeffrey Epstein. House Democrats spent this week introducing amendments to force a vote on releasing documents related to…