Politics Oct 17 A look at Russell Vought's influence and his push to reshape the government As the government shutdown heads into its third full week, the Trump administration is halting billions worth of infrastructure funding. It’s the latest of Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought's moves during the shutdown, using the moment to…
Politics Oct 16 Trump adviser turned critic John Bolton indicted over handling of classified documents A federal grand jury in Maryland indicted former national security adviser John Bolton on 18 charges of retaining and transmitting classified information to two of his relatives. Bolton served as U.N. ambassador and then national security adviser in the first…
Politics Oct 13 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the Gaza peace deal's political impact 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 taking a victory lap abroad after the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle…
Nation Oct 09 N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge after pressure from Trump A federal grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on two fraud-related charges. It marks another escalation in President Trump’s use of the Justice Department to target political opponents and figures who previously investigated him. Geoff Bennett…
Politics Oct 08 Comey pleads not guilty in case his lawyers say is politically motivated Former FBI Director James Comey was arraigned on Wednesday after federal prosecutors charged him with lying to Congress five years ago. The charges were brought against Comey by U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsay Halligan. Halligan’s predecessor…
Nation Oct 07 What Supreme Court justices signaled in arguments over Colorado's conversion therapy ban The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could strike down bans on so-called conversion therapy for children. Conversion therapy broadly refers to attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity and is banned in 23 states…
Nation Oct 06 Oregon governor calls Trump's actions 'an abuse of power and threat to our democracy' President Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to U.S. cities is setting up a new showdown in federal courts over the limits of his authority. Illinois sued the administration to stop plans to send in 400 troops from Texas.
Nation Oct 06 A look at Colorado's conversion therapy ban as it faces a Supreme Court challenge The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday in a challenge to bans on so-called conversion therapy for youth. The Supreme Court declined to hear challenges to such bans in the past, but as Stephanie Sy reports, this case is…
Politics Sep 26 After Comey indictment, Trump says he hopes more political opponents will face prosecution Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury, an extraordinary escalation in President Trump’s campaign to prosecute his political rivals. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports and Amna Nawaz discusses the developments with Barbara McQuade, a…
Arts Sep 23 Why some stations won't air Jimmy Kimmel's return to late night Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night less than a week after ABC suspended his show following his comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk. But two of the largest station ownership groups, Sinclair and Nexstar, say they won’t carry the program…