Politics Feb 02 Former federal prosecutor analyzes legal questions over the DOJ's Epstein files release For a closer look at legal issues surrounding the Justice Department’s latest release of Epstein files, Geoff Bennett speaks with Barbara McQuade, a former federal prosecutor and a professor at the University of Michigan Law School.
Politics Jan 30 FBI raid of election offices ignites debate over voting security and federal authority The FBI’s move to execute a warrant at voting offices in Fulton County, Georgia, and the presence of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard have ignited a fierce debate over election security and federal authority. Geoff Bennett discussed more with…
Politics Jan 29 Sen. Johnson says he has sympathy for ICE officers amid protests and funding battle As Congress works to reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown, Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin for a Republican perspective on negotiations.
Politics Jan 28 Detainees held at Texas ICE facility protest living conditions and treatment Two Democratic members of Congress visited the ICE family detention center in Dilley, Texas, where five-year-old Liam Ramos is being detained, along with many other children and families. Over the weekend, hundreds inside the facility protested their conditions and treatment…
Nation Jan 27 How the White House tone on Minnesota shootings has evolved The Trump administration’s response to the deadly shootings in Minneapolis has been evolving. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on the president's latest comments.
Politics Jan 26 White House shifts response to Minneapolis shooting after bipartisan outrage The Trump administration seemed to shift its tone on Monday as it rushed to contain the political fallout after the latest shooting in Minneapolis. Liz Landers reports from the White House.
Politics Jan 26 Democrats vow to block Homeland Security funding after Minnesota shooting The latest deadly shooting during the Trump administration's immigration operation is having direct consequences on Capitol Hill, and potentially for much of the government. Democratic leaders say they are ready to block funding for DHS until there are reforms to…
Nation Jan 23 'They are circling our schools,' superintendent says after 5-year-old detained by ICE The ICE operations in the Twin Cities are also affecting children who are caught up in the surge of personnel and detentions. A 5-year-old boy who was held by federal agents is a student in the Columbia Heights School District.
Politics Jan 22 One year in, a look at the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown Federal agents continue to clash with protesters in Minnesota. It's the latest development in what has been a turbulent year as President Trump has carried out his promise to crack down on illegal immigration. Liz Landers discussed more with Chad…
Politics Jan 13 DOJ prosecutors resign in protest over handling of ICE shooting investigation Across the Justice Department, there was a wave of resignations from top prosecutors. At least four senior leaders of the division that investigates police killings have resigned in protest over the handling of the fatal shooting of a woman in…