Politics Jan 20 Biden issues preemptive pardons on his way out as Trump says he’ll pardon Jan. 6 rioters President Trump is reportedly planning to issue a sweeping series of pardons for defendants charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. That's as Joe Biden, in one of his final acts as president, issued preemptive pardons to…
Politics Jan 17 Brooks and Capehart on Biden’s legacy and what to expect from Trump’s 2nd term New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including how the ceasefire agreement affects President Biden's legacy, his warning about an oligarchy in America, the confirmation…
Politics Jan 10 Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s sentencing and what’s coming in his 2nd term New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President-elect Trump's sentencing in New York, Trump's comments about claiming Greenland and the Panama Canal and the…
Politics Jan 03 Johnson retains speakership, faces narrow GOP majority to implement Trump’s agenda It was a dramatic beginning to the 119th Congress as Republicans prepare for unified control in Washington. Despite a handful of initial holdouts, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was re-elected speaker on the first ballot. He will now have to…
Nation Jan 01 Jimmy Carter’s work promoting global public health remembered as core piece of his legacy President Jimmy Carter channeled his work on the world stage through his non-profit Carter Center for more than four decades after leaving the White House. One of his key achievements was the near-eradication of Guinea worm disease that once affected…
Nation Dec 30 A look at Carter’s accomplishments as president and his legacy as a human rights champion The world is remembering former President Jimmy Carter after he passed away at age 100. To discuss his life and legacy, Nick Schifrin spoke with Judy Woodruff, who has covered the Carters for more than 50 years; James Fallows, Carter’s…
Politics Dec 02 Tamara Keith and Leigh Ann Caldwell on reaction and backlash to Biden’s pardon of son NPR’s Tamara Keith and Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, and President-elect Trump names more of his Cabinet picks.
Nation Nov 25 Biden grants final pardons to turkeys at the White House President Biden took to the South Lawn of the White House Monday using his lame duck status to spare a flock of fowl from the chopping block this holiday season. Deema Zein reports.
Politics Nov 21 Gaetz ends attorney general bid amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from the running as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general. Sexual misconduct allegations against Gaetz fueled intense scrutiny, threatening his chances of being confirmed. Laura Barrón-López reports.