Nation Jul 17 Brooks and Capehart on what Trump is trying to accomplish with his election claims David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump once again putting false claims about the 2020 election at the center of the national political debate…
Nation Jul 16 Trump setting stage to declare emergency around midterms, former White House attorney says For perspective on what President Trump is trying to achieve with Thursday night's speech, the limits of his authority and the potential consequences for future elections, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ty Cobb. He was a White House attorney in the…
Nation Jul 15 Senators question Blanche on Trump loyalty, Jan. 6 cases and Epstein files Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for testimony on his nomination to serve permanently in the role. Blanche faced questions about his record as President Trump’s personal lawyer, the fate of a proposed settlement fund…
Nation Jul 14 The unconventional career of attorney general nominee Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will sit before a Senate panel for his hearing to be confirmed in that role permanently. It comes after he's been involved in a number of high-profile, controversial decisions, including investigations, indictments and the rollout…
Politics Jul 10 Brooks and Capehart on what's next for Democrats in the Maine Senate race David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the fallout from this week’s shakeup in the Maine Senate race, President Trump's comments at the NATO summit and…
Nation Jul 10 Metro rider recounts encounter with Patriot Front members in D.C. America's 250th birthday produced memorable images of fireworks and military aircraft flying over D.C. monuments. But one set of photos has gained notoriety for other reasons. They capture masked members of the white supremacist Patriot Front group marching through parts…
Politics Jul 07 More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation The list of Democrats calling for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw continues to grow a day after a woman he once dated accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegation and said he was reflecting on his…
Politics Jul 06 U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president The United States takes on Belgium Monday with star striker Folarin Balogun on the pitch. Balogun was given a red card in last week’s game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, meaning he would miss the next game. But President Trump intervened…
Nation Jul 01 America at 250: New poll finds nation divided over its identity and future With celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary well underway, the country's mood can be summed up as complicated, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. Most Americans say the nation has drifted from its founding ideals, and a growing number…
Nation Jun 26 Brooks and Capehart on progressive Democrats winning primaries David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump once again upending the GOP's agenda in Congress, progressives sweeping the Democratic primaries in New York and…