Politics May 15 Supreme Court hears Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship and judicial constraints The Supreme Court heard arguments in one of the most consequential cases of the year. It involves the ability for President Trump to carry out his executive order ending birthright citizenship and the power allowing a federal judge to issue…
World May 14 How Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new leader is a turning point for the war-torn nation Day two of President Trump's tour of the Mideast brought with it the prospect of a new future for Syria. The president announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. Trump also met with…
Politics May 14 Port of LA head describes how Trump’s tariffs are affecting imports Trade tensions between the U.S. and China may be cooling but the economic fallout is still rippling through the Port of Los Angeles. This matters because the port plays a major role in the global supply chain and a slowdown…
Nation May 13 Baseball reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible After previously being on the ineligible list, Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are now eligible to be inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame. The two immensely talented players were both tainted by scandal. Rose admitted to betting on games…
Politics May 12 What’s next for Trump’s trade war after pausing tariffs with China As the U.S. and China announced a surprising pause on tariffs, we're taking a look at what's behind it and where things go in the weeks ahead. To discuss the trade negotiations, Geoff Bennett spoke with Derek Scissors of the…
Politics May 12 Qatar gifting Trump $400M luxury jet raises ethical and legal concerns President Trump says the U.S. government is poised to accept an airplane from Qatar valued at nearly $400 million. He claims the 747 aircraft will replace the 40-year-old Air Force One. But the announcement has raised ethical and national security…
Politics May 12 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s tariff negotiations NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including a pause in President Trump's trade war with China and the president's trip to the Middle…
Nation May 09 Pope Leo XIV’s longtime friend shares insights on what to expect from his papacy Pope Leo XIV delivered his first homily and celebrated his first Mass after being elected leader of the Catholic Church. The new pontiff brings decades of international experience, from serving as a missionary and bishop in Peru to a senior…
World May 09 India’s U.S. ambassador discusses the escalating conflict with Pakistan Tensions are escalating between India and Pakistan after both sides exchanged heavy cross-border shelling along the de facto border in Kashmir. We spoke earlier this week with the Pakistani ambassador. To get India’s perspective, Geoff Bennett spoke with Indian Ambassador…
Politics May 09 Brooks and Capehart on Pope Leo XIV’s potential impact on U.S. culture and politics New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the election of the first American pope and his potential impact on U.S. culture and politics, former…