Nation Nov 22 Why OpenAI reversed course and brought Sam Altman back as CEO Sam Altman is returning as the chief executive of OpenAI. The hot tech startup behind ChatGPT is not only bringing Altman back, it’s also overhauling the board that fired him, ending a dramatic five-day standoff that’s transfixed Silicon Valley and…
Politics Nov 21 How disputes over the federal debt and deficit could lead to a government shutdown The U.S. government remains open this Thanksgiving week, thanks to a temporary funding deal Congress passed last week. But that deal starts to expire in January and conservatives are signaling they won’t pass another funding deal without addressing the swelling…
Politics Nov 20 Tamara Keith and Susan Page on Biden’s approval ratings and congressional dysfunction NPR’s Tamara Keith and Susan Page of USA Today join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how Rosalynn Carter transformed the role of First Lady, President Biden's latest approval ratings and a bandaid budget that won’t heal…
Politics Nov 14 Speaker Johnson faces first major challenge as government shutdown deadline looms On Capitol Hill, tensions boiled over just days ahead of a potential government shutdown. But there is hope of avoiding that, as the House passed its budget bandaid to keep funding flowing a few more months. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins…
Politics Nov 13 New Supreme Court ethics code ‘does very little’ to hold justices accountable, expert says The nine Supreme Court justices handed down a surprise unanimous decision binding themselves to a new code of ethics. It comes after criticism over undisclosed perks for some of the justices. Amna Nawaz unpacked the court’s new rules with Kathleen…
Politics Nov 07 In domestic violence gun ban case, Supreme Court considers dangers and due process The Supreme Court heard a case on Tuesday about whether people with domestic violence court orders should be barred from owning guns. Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the arguments.
Politics Nov 06 What to know about Trump’s testimony in the New York civil fraud trial Former President Trump took the stand in New York on Monday, defending himself in the $250 million civil fraud trial brought by state Attorney General Letitia James. Geoff Bennett speaks with Andrea Bernstein, who has been in the courtroom covering…
Politics Nov 02 Tensions flare in Congress over Israel aid and Tuberville’s block on military promotions New House Speaker Mike Johnson passed $14 billion in aid to Israel on Thursday, but the bill faces problems ahead. And Senate Republicans took on one of their own over top military promotions. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Capitol…
Politics Oct 26 House of Representatives gets back to work with new Speaker Mike Johnson It was back to business on Capitol Hill as new House Speaker Mike Johnson spent his first full day meeting with the Australian prime minister and President Biden. Now, a major test of Johnson’s leadership awaits. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins…
Politics Oct 25 Who is new House Speaker Mike Johnson and what can he accomplish? The House of Representatives has a new speaker after 22 days of leaderless, gridlocked chaos following the ouster of Kevin McCarthy. Mike Johnson of Louisiana won all 220 Republican votes cast on the House floor Wednesday. After emerging from the…