Politics Jan 26 Democrats vow to block Homeland Security funding after Minnesota shooting The latest deadly shooting during the Trump administration's immigration operation is having direct consequences on Capitol Hill, and potentially for much of the government. Democratic leaders say they are ready to block funding for DHS until there are reforms to…
Politics Jan 21 3 things to know ahead of Jack Smith's testimony It's an opportunity for the former Justice Department special counsel to offer his inside perspective on the investigations into President Donald Trump.
Politics Jan 19 What Congress is doing as Trump expands presidential power This week marks one year since Donald Trump re-entered the White House, and we'll be delving into various aspects of his presidency. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins begins our coverage by looking at his expansion of presidential power and how it’s…
Politics Jan 14 GOP senators flip votes to squash Venezuela war powers resolution GOP leaders in the Senate squashed a Venezuela war powers resolution after five Republicans voted to advance the measure last week. Combined with articles of impeachment introduced against DHS Secretary Noem and threats to hold the Clintons in criminal contempt…
Politics Jan 14 GOP senators break with Trump on these 2 points There's been important pushback from some Republicans in Congress. Their numbers are not large, but the GOP lawmakers who are breaking with the president are doing so, unmistakably, in two key areas.
Politics Jan 08 Senate moves to restrict Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela Congress saw several key votes on Thursday, including ones to address military action in Venezuela, expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and more. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins has been following it all and reports from the Capitol.
Politics Jan 07 5 things on Congress' agenda right now We lay out a rough to-do list for members of Congress as they return from holiday break.
Politics Jan 06 5 years later, the fight over how Jan. 6 is remembered continues In the five years since Jan. 6, there has been a widespread fight over the story of that day. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins was inside the Capitol and witnessed the storming firsthand and reports on the half-decade battle over the…
Politics Jan 06 How the aftermath of Jan. 6 still challenges the Capitol Five years later, the U.S. Capitol is still living with the aftermath of Jan. 6. Geoff Bennett discussed how the insurrection's impact continues to reverberate in Washington with Lisa Desjardins and Liz Landers.
World Jan 04 Venezuelans face uncertainty while awaiting Trump's next moves with the country The world’s eyes are on Venezuela one day after the U.S. military captured Venezuelan President Maduro and brought him to the U.S. on drug trafficking charges. Profound questions remain after Trump’s repeated statements that the U.S. will “run” Venezuela, while…