Politics Apr 21 Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick resigns ahead of ethics probe into use of campaign funds Another scandal-plagued member of Congress resigned on Tuesday, exactly one week after a pair of her peers did the same. Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida faced an ethics investigation into her use of campaign funds. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Politics Apr 20 Redistricting battle reaches Virginia as voters weigh new congressional map In Virginia, voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a high-stakes ballot measure that could reshape the state’s congressional map and potentially shift the balance of power in Washington. Supporters say it’s a necessary response to aggressive Republican-led…
Politics Apr 15 Trump's DOJ targets Jan. 6 convictions, broadens Fed construction site probe President Trump’s Department of Justice is making headlines. This week, it is releasing a report accusing the Biden administration of weaponizing the agency, moving to wipe out the convictions of Jan. 6 ringleaders and making a surprise visit to a…
Politics Apr 14 Sexual misconduct claims trigger resignations and broader ethics concerns in Congress After separate allegations of sexual misconduct, two members of Congress are resigning. Democrat Eric Swalwell faces multiple allegations of sexual assault. He denies the accusations. Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales’ resignation comes after he admitted to sleeping with a staffer who…
Politics Apr 13 Swalwell resigning from Congress after sexual assault accusations Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced he will resign his seat in Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. Swalwell denied the charges, but also dropped his bid to become the next governor of California. Congressional correspondent…
Politics Apr 09 Trump's Iran strategy and rhetoric face scrutiny as Congress returns from recess Democrats in Congress tried unsuccessfully to limit President Trump’s war powers in Iran. While Republicans blocked the move, it highlights an issue to take up when Congress returns from recess. There is growing concern among Democrats and some of the…
Politics Apr 03 How young voters feel about Trump's handling of the Iran war The U.S. and Israeli war with Iran has caused a rare rift among conservatives, with several influential figures on the right condemning the war. A recent poll shows that while most Republicans support the war, young Republicans appear to be…
Politics Apr 01 Trump's Supreme Court attendance highlights his focus on immigration It was an unprecedented scene at the Supreme Court on Wednesday as Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments. The case will decide Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, one of the most controversial policies of…
Politics Mar 30 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on turnout for 'No Kings' protests 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 this weekend’s third “No Kings” protests, signs of trouble for the GOP ahead of the midterms,…
Politics Mar 27 What's next after House Republicans reject Senate deal to end DHS shutdown It's been a dramatic day in the halls of Congress. Early Friday, the Senate unanimously passed a plan to end the shutdown for most of the Department of Homeland Security. But within hours, Speaker Mike Johnson rejected it because it…