Politics May 20 DOJ's tax settlement with Trump sets 'dangerous precedent,' former IRS commissioner says The Trump administration permanently banned the IRS from auditing the president's tax returns, and those of his sons, his company or any affiliated trust. That move was announced a day after the creation of a $1.8 billion fund to compensate…
Politics May 18 'There's an obsession there,' Comey says of Trump after 2nd indictment Former FBI Director James Comey faces a trial on charges he threatened President Trump’s life. The case stems from an Instagram post of shells spelling out “86 47.” It is the second indictment against him and one of several investigations…
Politics May 15 Brooks and Capehart on Trump's trip to China David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's trip to China, Congress rejecting a war powers resolution on the Iran war and Trump's comments on…
Politics May 11 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the midterm outlook following redistricting legal battles 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 the legal battles over the partisan redistricting efforts, President Trump wanting to suspend the federal gas…
Politics May 08 Brooks and Marcus on Virginia's major shakeup in the national redistricting battle David Brooks of The Atlantic and Ruth Marcus of The New Yorker join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a voter-approved congressional map and developments in the war with…
Politics May 01 Brooks and Capehart on fallout from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including fallout from the third alleged assassination attempt on Trump, another indictment of a former FBI director and a consequential…
Politics Apr 30 Fired immigration judge gives inside look at Trump's deportation agenda Since returning to office, Trump has made sweeping changes to the legal immigration system, including speeding up deportations and tamping down on asylum seekers. The Justice Department has also fired more than 100 sitting immigration judges and is now advertising…
Politics Apr 27 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the growing risks of political violence 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 the fallout from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and another state pushes for mid-decade redistricting.
Health Apr 23 What marijuana's reclassification means for public health and businesses The federal government is reclassifying medical marijuana, categorizing it as a drug with potential medical benefits and less potential for harm. While this doesn’t legalize marijuana nationally, it does open the door for further research into its effects. William Brangham…
Politics Apr 23 'This is my home,' says DACA recipient deported then returned to U.S. The Department of Homeland Security says it has deported more than 675,000 immigrants in the first year of Trump’s second term. Although the administration claims to be targeting violent criminals, others continue to be caught in the crackdown, including some…