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.
Politics Mar 21 Federal judge questions Trump’s authority to deport migrants without due process In a D.C. courtroom, a federal judge questioned the legality of the Trump administration’s authority to deport hundreds of migrants without due process and its refusal to answer his questions. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
Politics Mar 20 Inside a heated town hall where a Nebraska Republican faced backlash over Trump’s policies While Republicans currently control both chambers of Congress, they’ve been losing control of their events back home. Lisa Desjardins attended one of the only town halls held by a Republican member during this congressional recess, catching up with him and…
Politics Mar 13 ‘We can’t let Putin declare a win,’ Sen. Warner says of ceasefire talks For perspective on two big stories of the day, the possible ceasefire in Ukraine and the potential government shutdown in the U.S., Amna Nawaz spoke with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, a member of both the budget and intelligence…
Politics Mar 11 Education Department to cut nearly 1,300 employees as Trump vows to eliminate agency Tuesday afternoon, the Department of Education announced plans to cut nearly half of its employees, more than 1,300 people. It’s the latest move by the Trump administration to dramatically reshape the size and scope of the federal government. Lisa Desjardins…