Politics Aug 04 Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright on Trump’s BLS firing and trust in institutions Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump fires the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a weak jobs…
Politics Jul 31 Sen. Shaheen on why more Dems voted to block weapons to Israel: ‘Things need to change’ A late-night congressional vote fell short of the number needed to block weapons sales to Israel. But in a dramatic shift, more than half of Democrats supported the measure, reaching its highest level of support to date. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen…
Politics Jul 29 Senators highlight importance of working across the aisle in mission to fight wildfires With razor-thin GOP majorities in the House and Senate, many lawmakers are retreating to their political corners rather than seeking out compromise. But one bipartisan duo is bucking the trend, arguing their disaster prevention proposal can overcome political dysfunction. Amna…
Education Jul 14 How a ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ provision could accelerate a shift toward private education President Trump’s big policy act on tax cuts, spending cuts and immigration also has a number of other key provisions that are getting less attention but include big changes. That includes what amounts to a new national school voucher program.
Politics Jul 09 Breaking down what’s in Trump’s big policy act and how it will affect Americans It has been a week since Congress passed the Republicans' major budget act. But what’s in it and how it will affect Americans' day-to-day lives remains a mystery to most. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins read the nearly 900-page law and…
Politics Jul 03 House gives Trump a win as his big tax bill overcomes weeks of tense negotiations The so-called "One Big, Beautiful Bill" overcame thin Republican majorities and weeks of tense negotiations, just meeting the president's self-imposed Independence Day deadline. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins takes us through the policy and politics of the GOP's signature bill.
Politics Jul 02 Where Trump’s massive policy bill stands in the House as some Republicans express concerns It was a dramatic day in the House, where President Trump's massive tax cut and budget bill is currently in limbo. Conservatives and others with concerns are not yet on board and the House has frozen proceedings as GOP leaders…
Politics Jul 01 What’s in the version of Trump’s bill passed by the Senate and its chances in the House President Trump's massive domestic policy bill overcame a major hurdle in the Senate. Vice President Vance broke a tie to pass the legislation after lawmakers worked through the night and made last-minute changes. The bill shrinks Medicaid, extends trillions in…
Politics Jun 30 Senate pushes to pass Trump’s budget as some Republicans voice concerns over Medicaid cuts President Trump's agenda, and one of the largest bills in U.S. history, is in the hands of the Senate. At stake is trillions in tax cuts, reshaping the country’s immigration system, energy future and the future of Medicaid. It’s unclear…
Politics Jun 25 Senate committee hears White House request to claw back foreign aid, public media funding On Capitol Hill, senators questioned President Trump’s budget director over the administration's request to claw back funds for foreign aid and public media. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.