Politics Apr 27 A look at health concerns as Roundup case reaches Supreme Court The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could reshape a years-long legal fight over Roundup, the most widely used weedkiller. The chemical has been a critical tool for industrial agriculture across the world, but thousands of lawsuits allege…
Politics Apr 24 Brooks and Capehart on the partisan redistricting battle David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the Justice Department dropping its probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell after admitting it lacked evidence, voters in Virginia…
Politics Apr 22 Election officials sound alarm over political interference in midterms After Democrats won an election in Virginia to redraw congressional maps in their favor, President Trump called it, without evidence, a “rigged election” and “travesty of justice.” It’s the latest example of Trump casting doubt on the U.S. election process.
Politics Apr 20 Redistricting battle reaches Virginia as voters weigh new congressional map In Virginia, voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a high-stakes ballot measure that could reshape the state’s congressional map and potentially shift the balance of power in Washington. Supporters say it’s a necessary response to aggressive Republican-led…
Politics Apr 14 Study finds Trump administration cut legal immigration far more than illegal crossings President Trump touts a sharp drop in illegal entries to the country, but a Cato Institute analysis shows legal immigration has fallen even more dramatically, with 132,000 fewer people being admitted per month through legal pathways. Liz Landers discussed what’s…
Politics Apr 02 What's next for the Justice Department after Bondi's firing President Trump has ousted the second member of his Cabinet in less than a month. Attorney General Pam Bondi will be leaving after just 14 months. Bondi faced criticism for her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and the president…
Politics Apr 01 Analyzing the arguments as Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case On his first day back in office, President Trump signed an executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, a cornerstone of immigration policy enshrined in the 14th Amendment and affirmed by the Supreme Court more than 100 years ago. But…
Politics Mar 31 Supreme Court sides with therapist challenging Colorado ban on conversion therapy A Colorado law that bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth hit a potentially far-reaching roadblock at the Supreme Court. In an 8-1 decision, the justices sided with a Christian counselor who argued that the law violated her First Amendment rights.
Politics Mar 30 TSA workers finally paid after 44 days, but challenges continue After 44 days of working without pay, TSA workers are finally receiving back pay. But many say damage has already been done, and some are still calling out sick or struggling to catch up on bills. William Brangham discussed more…
Nation Mar 25 East African asylum seeker deported by U.S. to Equatorial Guinea Since retaking office, the Trump administration has deported more than 675,000 people. Even though the administration alleges that it's removing the worst of the worst, some fleeing political violence and some with strong asylum claims are getting swept up as…