Politics Mar 28 Sen. Blumenthal on Joe Lieberman’s legacy: ‘He was ferociously independent’ Memories and condolences are pouring in for former Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Democrat turned independent who never shied away from bucking the party line. Lieberman had a lengthy political history and was the first Jewish candidate on a major party…
Politics Mar 22 House GOP may face another leadership battle after effort to avoid government shutdown The federal government is just hours away from shutting down as Capitol Hill scrambles to finalize its $1.2 trillion spending deal. That agreement would keep the lights on but could also cost Speaker Mike Johnson his job. Congressional Correspondent Lisa…
Politics Mar 21 How dysfunction has defined the House Congress is on the verge of passing its yearly budget, six months into its fiscal year and with less than 48 hours left before the government shuts down. Dysfunction is one of the defining features of this House narrowly divided…
Politics Mar 15 Fani Willis’ Georgia election case will proceed, and other things to know about Trump’s trials District Attorney Fani Willis will stay on to lead Georgia’s election interference case against Donald Trump, but the top prosecutor, with whom she had a romantic relationship, is stepping aside. That departure came after the judge in the case said…
Politics Mar 12 Why TikTok’s parent company could face divestment or U.S. ban of the platform TikTok is once again in Congress’ crosshairs as the U.S. House of Representatives weighs a bill that would either require the platform to be divested from its Chinese parent company, or face a nationwide ban. Congressional correspondent Lisa Dejardins takes…
Nation Mar 07 What to expect from Biden’s third State of the Union address President Biden is addressing Congress and millions of Americans Thursday in his third State of the Union, and the last of his current term. It’s a high-stakes moment for the president as he continues his 2024 reelection campaign. Lisa Desjardins…
Politics Mar 05 California voters decide consequential U.S. Senate race One of the most-watched non-presidential races on Super Tuesday was in California, where voters in the most populated state are deciding who should fill a U.S. Senate seat. The primary will determine whether the race is just beginning or essentially…
Politics Feb 19 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on South Carolina’s primary and Trump’s legal woes NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including how the presidential primary season may effectively come to a close this week after voters in…
Politics Feb 14 What’s next for Republicans in Congress after vote to impeach homeland security secretary Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas became the first presidential cabinet member to report to work the day after getting impeached. House Republicans delivered exactly the number of votes they needed to pass the articles 215 to 214. Lisa Desjardins breaks…
Politics Feb 13 Senate approves Ukraine aid, but bill faces GOP opposition in House It was a big day on Capitol Hill where Senators passed a $95 billion plan to fund Ukraine, Israel and other foreign aid needs. And in the House of Representatives, Republicans planned another attempt at impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro…