Politics May 16 Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s Middle East policy shifts New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's trip to the Middle East and his policy shifts in the region, Qatar’s luxury plane…
Politics May 14 What’s in the first draft of the GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ cutting taxes and spending House Republicans advanced the largest portions of the Trump agenda package, which the president calls the big, beautiful bill, out of committee. It includes trillions in tax cuts along with changes to Medicaid that would affect millions of people. Congressional…
Politics May 09 Top Trump adviser suggests White House could suspend habeas corpus to deport migrants The Trump administration again escalated its fight with the judiciary. In stunning remarks, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said they are considering suspending habeas corpus for migrants contesting detentions. Miller’s comments come as judges across the country…
Politics May 07 Rep. Chip Roy says GOP leaders need to ‘show us the math’ in tax cut, Medicaid talks President Trump’s agenda is facing a major test in Congress. To help fund tax cuts, some Republicans support significant cuts to Medicaid. A Congressional Budget Office analysis found the proposal would mean 5.5 million fewer people on Medicaid and about…
Politics May 06 GOP Rep. Malliotakis on breaking with her party and taking a stand against Medicaid cuts A dozen House Republicans wrote a letter to House leadership last month voicing opposition to potential Medicaid cuts. They say they support what they call "targeted reforms," but will not back "any reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations." New…
Politics May 05 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on who voters believe is responsible for the current economy 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's recent interviews have sparked as many questions as they have answers, who voters believe…
Nation Apr 30 Former AG Alberto Gonzales on the rule of law and Trump’s willingness to test its limits Alberto Gonzales served stints as attorney general and White House counsel under the George W. Bush administration and is now the dean of Belmont University’s law school. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the rule of law and President Trump’s…
Politics Apr 29 GOP Rep. Salazar calls for pathway to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants As new stories of migrants deported without due process garner fresh headlines, the Trump administration continues to defend its actions in court. But there’s little to no apparent momentum for immigration reform on Capitol Hill. GOP Rep. Maria Salazar of…
Politics Apr 28 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter analyze Trump’s first 100 days NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including analysis of the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, where he stands in polls…
Politics Apr 24 How lawmakers are responding to frustrated constituents at town halls This week marks the end of Congress’s longest break from Washington since President Trump re-entered the White House. For most lawmakers, that has meant more time with constituents. And for some, aggressive questioning at town halls. Lisa Desjardins reports on…