Politics Nov 05 Trump’s unpopular, harmful policies fueled Democratic wins, says Virginia’s Ghazala Hashmi Democratic state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi is the winner of Virginia's lieutenant governor's race, defeating former conservative talk radio host John Reid. Hashmi joined William Brangham to discuss the issues that fueled her victory and those that powered Democratic gains across…
Politics Nov 03 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what to watch in Tuesday’s elections 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 what to expect from Tuesday's big races, President Trump's lengthy interview with CBS News and what…
Politics Oct 31 Government shutdown threatens critical funding for Head Start programs As the government shutdown continues, several key programs are at risk. One of them is Head Start, the federal program that provides early childhood education, health and food support for low-income families. William Brangham discussed the potential impacts with Tommy…
Politics Oct 30 Government shutdown reaches 5th week with important deadlines looming As the federal government shutdown reaches the one-month mark, Lisa Desjardins reports on the progress toward a resolution and the growing consequences of the continuing closure.
Politics Oct 28 Pressure to end shutdown ramps up on Nov. 1, ex-Trump White House official says As the federal government shutdown continues, Geoff Bennett discussed political implications and how to resolve it with former White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short. He led President Trump’s congressional negotiating team nearly seven years ago during the 35-day…
Politics Oct 15 Federal workers describe how the shutdown is upending their jobs and daily lives The government shutdown has far-reaching effects for federal workers. Hundreds of thousands have been furloughed and many others are working without a paycheck. Some may be out of work permanently after the Trump administration announced plans for mass layoffs. We…
Politics Oct 02 GOP Sen. Rounds: ‘We’re not going to negotiate’ with Dems until shutdown ends Congress did not meet on Thursday in part due to the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. But when the Senate returns Friday, the question is, what is the way out of this shutdown? There are some in the Senate trying…
Politics Sep 30 Government barreling toward shutdown with Congress in partisan deadlock The federal government is barreling toward a shutdown at the stroke of midnight as Congress remains in a deadlock. Democrats are demanding a bill that reverses cuts to Medicaid and prevents health insurance premiums from going up at the end…
Politics Sep 29 Government shutdown appears unavoidable after White House meeting fails to produce deal A federal government shutdown in less than a day and a half appears unavoidable after a meeting between President Trump and congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle failed to produce a deal. White House correspondent Liz Landers and…
Politics Sep 26 After Comey indictment, Trump says he hopes more political opponents will face prosecution Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury, an extraordinary escalation in President Trump’s campaign to prosecute his political rivals. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports and Amna Nawaz discusses the developments with Barbara McQuade, a…