Politics May 26 Trump's 4th medical checkup renews public scrutiny of his health President Trump’s health is under renewed scrutiny as frequent screenings appear at odds with proclamations of exceptional well-being. This morning, the commander-in-chief had the fourth publicly announced exam of his second administration. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on what…
Politics May 21 Senate Republicans break with Trump over 'anti-weaponization fund' concerns Hours before they were scheduled to vote, Senate Republicans instead refused to advance a key bill for President Trump because of concerns over the administration's "anti-weaponization fund." The acting attorney general made an unplanned trip to the Capitol to personally…
Arts May 20 Sophia Nelson on 'Redefining Freedom' and living up to America's founding principles When asked what sort of government the United States had, Benjamin Franklin famously said, "A republic, if you can keep it." Like many, columnist Sophia Nelson has been wondering how well we have kept it. Her new book, "Redefining Freedom,"…
Politics May 19 What happens to children when immigrant parents are detained by ICE Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, the administration has detained nearly half a million immigrants, according to a new report. But the number of children they leave behind and what happens to them, most of whom are…
Politics May 18 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's power in pushing out 'disloyal' Republicans 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 President Trump successfully ousting Sen. Bill Cassidy, the Republican who voted to convict him in his…
Politics May 15 Primary challenge to Louisiana Sen. Cassidy tests Trump's grip on GOP Louisiana primary voters could boot a sitting U.S. senator for the first time in nearly 100 years. Backing the insurgency against Sen. Bill Cassidy is President Donald Trump. The pair have been at political odds since Cassidy voted to convict…
Politics May 12 Louisiana's redistricting rush ignites debate over race and representation With its House primary contests off the calendar for now, Louisiana is taking another step to redraw its political battle lines. The move comes after the Supreme Court once again pared back landmark civil rights protections. Once the lines are…
Politics May 07 Supreme Court districting ruling creates confusion in Louisiana early voting Early voting continues in Louisiana even as the status of the state’s primary elections remains in flux. Last week, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map and the state’s Republican governor suspended primary elections for the U.S. House so…
Politics Apr 29 Why Congress is at an impasse over DHS funding and other critical bills After weeks of internal clashes, House Republicans are struggling to move forward on four major pieces of legislation. Those include extending U.S. surveillance authorities, ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and advancing key farm policy — all while managing…
Politics Apr 27 A look at health concerns as Roundup case reaches Supreme Court The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could reshape a years-long legal fight over Roundup, the most widely used weedkiller. The chemical has been a critical tool for industrial agriculture across the world, but thousands of lawsuits allege…