Nation Jul 14 Supreme Court justices make case for more security funding Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress as the nation’s highest court looks to increase security funding in the wake of threats. It’s the first time Supreme Court justices have appeared before Congress since 2019.
Politics Jul 13 Lindsey Graham's career and influence on American politics South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday of an aortic dissection and cardiovascular disease. The Republican served more than 30 years in Congress, becoming one of the nation's most prominent voices on foreign policy and later one of President Trump's…
Politics Jul 10 Where trans advocates are focusing efforts after recent court defeats The Supreme Court wrapped up one of its most consequential terms for shaping LGBTQ rights. In one of the major decisions, the justices upheld state bans on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports. But more challenges are already emerging.
Politics Jul 08 Immigration judge says Trump administration's firings and policies are 'disheartening' The Trump administration has fired more immigration judges as it moves to reshape the court system that polices deportations. Immigration courts are overseen by the Department of Justice itself. That means judges are required to answer to the administration whose…
Politics Jul 06 Trump administration takes major steps to roll back gun regulations During his race for the White House, President Trump pledged to expand Second Amendment rights nationwide. Now his administration is taking major steps to roll back gun restrictions put into place for public safety. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin discussed the…
Politics Jul 02 How legal battles across the country could complicate the midterms As President Trump attempts to wield greater power over election administration ahead of the midterms, dozens of legal battles are currently underway across the country. Their outcomes could shape how elections are run this fall. Liz Landers discussed more with…
Politics Jul 01 Progressives notch more primary victories in potential bellwether for midterms Progressive challengers scored upsets against Democratic establishment names up and down the ballot in Colorado. It's part of a mounting trend in some races across the country. To discuss where the Democratic Party stands ahead of the midterms, Lisa Desjardins…
Politics Jun 30 Examining the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship, campaign finance rulings The Supreme Court wrapped up its term issuing major rulings in cases centered on some of the nation’s biggest political fights. The most high-profile is a landmark ruling striking down President Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. Geoff…
Politics Jun 30 Trump's response to the landmark Supreme Court rulings and what's next To discuss how the Trump White House responded to Tuesday's rulings and the relationship between the president and the Supreme Court, Geoff Bennett spoke with White House correspondent Liz Landers and Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSblog co-founder Amy Howe.
Politics Jun 29 What the Supreme Court rulings mean for presidential power The U.S. Supreme Court issued two major rulings on Monday that significantly expand presidential power and President Trump's attempt to further reshape the federal government. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSblog co-founder Amy Howe.