Politics Jun 24 Time running out for GOP to pass massive tax and spending plan by Trump’s deadline Time is running short for Capitol Hill Republicans hoping to pass President Trump’s massive tax and spending plan by his self-imposed deadline. Republicans don't need a single Democratic vote if they can keep their side of the aisle united. Congressional…
Health Jun 24 How proposed cuts to Medicaid could affect rural hospitals Rural hospitals across the country, many already struggling to stay afloat, could face devastating consequences if proposed Medicaid cuts in the domestic spending bill become law. To help understand what’s at stake, Geoff Bennett spoke with Tim Wolters, the director…
Politics Jun 19 As some lawmakers cash in on Trump’s tariffs, others try to ban betting on Wall Street A recent Wall Street Journal analysis reveals a surge in stock trading by lawmakers and their families in early April, as President Trump’s shifting stance on tariffs sent markets into turmoil. But while some members cashed in, others are looking…
Politics Jun 17 Can Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ make it through the Senate? It’s crunch time in Congress as Republican Senate leaders try to shape the president’s so-called “big beautiful bill” into a compromise that can pass. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz to unpack the latest proposed changes to health care, tax, and…
Politics Jun 12 What lawmakers said about Sen. Padilla being forcibly removed from DHS news conference Members of Congress have been quick to react to news from across the country that one of their own, California Sen. Alex Padilla, was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference. Democrats pointed the blame at the…
Politics Jun 11 How GOP lawmakers are reacting to immigration raid protests and Trump’s response Immigration raids and inspections continued on Wednesday in California, Pennsylvania and Louisiana, among other places. Chicago's mayor called the president an authoritarian, but the Trump administration defended his approach and warned guard troops could be deployed to other cities. Lisa…
Politics Jun 05 GOP Sen. Ron Johnson explains why he opposes Trump’s budget in its current form One of the biggest sticking points in the Trump budget bill is its projected impact on the national debt, a concern shared by several key Republican lawmakers. Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson is among them and he joined Geoff Bennett to…
Politics May 22 House GOP passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ but it faces uncertain future in Senate By the narrowest of margins, Republicans in the House passed President Trump's legislative wish list, setting up a future standoff with the Senate. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins tracked the shifting politics and policy throughout the night.
Politics May 20 Trump pushes GOP holdouts on Capitol Hill to support his massive domestic policy bill President Trump spent the morning on Capitol Hill trying to sell holdouts within his own party on his legislative agenda. The bill would roll back Biden-era environmental investments and remove millions from free or subsidized health care. But costs are…
Politics May 19 How federal funding cuts have hit nonprofits and the communities they serve A federal judge heard arguments in a legal challenge to the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to AmeriCorps. Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia argue the administration overstepped its authority in slashing the program. Lisa Desjardins spoke with nonprofit organizations…