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…
Politics Apr 10 House Republicans pass budget framework to begin work on Trump’s congressional agenda In a dramatic vote, House Republicans passed a $5 trillion budget framework that kick-starts the process for President Trump’s agenda on Capitol Hill. It came less than a day after hardline conservatives refused to support it. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins…
Politics Apr 07 Trump holds firm to his tariffs and threatens more on China It was a volatile day of wild swings on the markets as investors and businesses sought clarity about the scope of new tariffs and how long they might last. President Trump and his team sent some conflicting messages, including a…
Politics Apr 02 What election results in Wisconsin and Florida tell us about voter sentiment A trio of off-cycle election results show the president and his party losing political ground, even as they won two of the three races. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins has a look at the message sent by voters in Wisconsin and…
Nation Apr 01 Businesses brace for Trump’s new tariffs while Senate Democrats try to push back The American public and U.S. trading partners are waiting for President Trump’s new set of tariffs, a plan he says is finalized and will be revealed on Wednesday. Trump's first two months back in office have seen him implement tariffs…
Politics Mar 31 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what this week’s elections mean for Trump and Democrats NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including two key congressional seats up for grabs in Florida, Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court race breaks records…
Politics Mar 27 Trade wars, federal cuts complicate lives of some Nebraskans who put Trump back in office President Trump’s sweeping measures, from tariffs to federal worker cuts, are taking shape in Washington, but their impact is already rippling far beyond. Lisa Desjardins visited rural Nebraska where livelihoods are on the line.