Politics May 30 Mississippi governor on how changes to Medicaid, disaster funding could impact his state As Republicans in Congress negotiate the president’s policy agenda, states are preparing for the impacts on their healthcare programs and their budgets. That includes Mississippi, where nearly 700,000 residents are enrolled in Medicaid. Amna Nawaz discussed the Trump agenda and…
Politics May 23 Private event with crypto customers fuels accusations of Trump profiting off presidency President Trump hosted a gathering on Thursday with the highest-paying customers of his personal cryptocurrency business, sparking bipartisan concerns that he's selling access to the presidency for personal profit. Geoff Bennett discussed the event with Eric Lipton, who covers the…
Politics May 22 House GOP passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ but it faces uncertain future in Senate By the narrowest of margins, Republicans in the House passed President Trump's legislative wish list, setting up a future standoff with the Senate. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins tracked the shifting politics and policy throughout the night.
Politics May 20 Jonathan Capehart chronicles his journey toward self-discovery in ‘Yet Here I Am’ On Friday nights, you see Jonathan Capehart alongside David Brooks discussing the big political stories of the week. But it was a long journey that led him to the News Hour. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his new memoir,…
Politics May 16 Trump business deals revive questions about his family profiting off the presidency This week, President Trump visited three Middle Eastern nations where his family has deep business ties. Over the past month, billions of dollars have poured into Trump-owned companies. It has revived longstanding questions about whether the financial windfalls are influencing…
Politics May 09 Remembering Justice David Souter and his Supreme Court legacy Justice David Souter, who spent nearly 20 years on the Supreme Court, has died. Souter was a critical figure in several key battles in the court over issues like abortion and the 2000 presidential election. William Brangham reports.
Politics May 05 What the Constitution says about noncitizens’ rights as Trump doubts need for due process Over the last few days, President Trump has repeatedly questioned the constitutional right to due process. His attacks come as the courts warn that the administration is exceeding the scope of his authority. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on…
Nation May 02 Unpacking Trump’s budget proposal and where he wants to cut billions in spending The White House unveiled a budget proposal that would cut billions from non-defense programs across the government. President Trump's $163 billion in spending cuts would hit health, housing, education and climate programs. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López discussed more with…
Nation Apr 30 Justices appear divided in Supreme Court case over publicly-funded religious schools Oklahoma's charter school board approved the creation of a Catholic virtual school in 2023, establishing the nation’s first publicly-funded religious charter school. Oklahoma's Supreme Court blocked it, saying it violated the state constitution. The U.S. Supreme Court heard the case…
Politics Apr 29 Where Trump’s approval rating stands after 100 days in office It has been 100 days since President Trump was inaugurated for his second term in office. The mark is a modern measuring point for administrations and few have seen more action in the first three months than in this White…