Politics Nov 20 What Linda McMahon is likely to prioritize as education secretary under Trump President-elect Trump’s pick of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education is already raising alarm bells among critics who feel the role should go to someone with more experience in education. But it has also been met with praise by supporters…
Arts Nov 19 Peggy Noonan explores what the U.S. could be in 'A Certain Idea of America' In her new collection of columns from The Wall Street Journal, Pulitzer Prize-winner Peggy Noonan takes readers on a journey through the essence of our nation’s character. With her trademark blend of storytelling, historical insight and journalistic rigor, Noonan explores…
Nation Nov 18 How political divisions are threatening a bipartisan bill to protect press freedom The day after the presidential election, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued a statement warning of a hostile climate for press freedom under a second Trump term. That comes as advocates are urging lawmakers to pass a bill that would…
Politics Nov 15 Why health experts are concerned about RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination President-elect Trump’s decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services is sparking concern. There are worries too about his history of false statements and beliefs in debunked conspiracy theories. At the same time,…
Politics Nov 15 What the polling got right and wrong in the presidential election Donald Trump is likely to be the first Republican presidential candidate to win the popular vote in the last 20 years. Pre-election polls have consistently underestimated his support since he first ran eight years ago. That’s left some folks spending…
Politics Nov 14 Why Trump's nomination of Gabbard for national intelligence director is controversial If confirmed as Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard would oversee 18 intelligence organizations including the CIA and NSA. Her nomination could set off a fight since Gabbard has no intelligence experience and is accused of defending dictators and parroting…
Politics Nov 13 Trump says he will nominate loyalist Matt Gaetz to be attorney general President-elect Trump nominated one of his most prominent loyalists in Congress to lead the Department of Justice. Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is the former president’s pick to serve as the nation’s top prosecutor. The right-wing firebrand is well known for…
Politics Nov 13 Exploring why more Latinos voted for Trump and what it means for future elections While a majority of Black and Latino voters turned out for Vice President Kamala Harris this election, President-elect Donald Trump made significant inroads with both groups. Voter surveys from the Associated Press show Trump won 43 percent of the overall…
Politics Nov 12 Congressman-elect Bresnahan on how he flipped a Democratic district in Pennsylvania to GOP Newly-elected House members won’t take their seats until January but they are on Capitol Hill this week for congressional orientation. Republican Congressman-elect Rob Bresnahan is among them. He flipped his district in the northeast corner of Pennsylvania from blue to…
Politics Nov 11 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on how Democrats are reacting to election losses 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 analysis of Democrats' losses in last week's election and the new Trump team taking shape.