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.
Politics May 14 Florida's controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' expected to close The controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" camp for detained migrants in Florida is expected to close. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on the Trump administration's immigration policies amid recent developments.
Politics May 11 Lawsuit challenges Trump's Reflecting Pool project as projected costs soar A non-profit group suing to stop President Trump's Reflecting Pool renovation on the National Mall claims the project breaks federal law. Last month, the president announced the pool would be repainted blue. The New York Times is also reporting that…
Politics May 08 Virginia's Supreme Court tosses voter-approved redistricting plan in blow to Democrats Virginia’s Supreme Court has struck down a voter-approved plan to redraw the state’s congressional maps to benefit Democrats. It was a major setback for Democrats, as both parties wage a war of mid-decade redistricting. David Wasserman of the Cook Political…
Politics May 07 From 2020 election to retribution, how the Justice Department is advancing Trump's agenda The Justice Department pressed forward on Trump’s top legal and political priorities on several fronts Thursday. That includes relitigating the 2020 election by investigating voting records in Georgia and legally targeting lawmakers and groups seen as hostile to the president’s…