World Jun 23 Some Republicans in Congress clash with Trump over Iran strikes Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been reacting to news of the Iran strikes. Lisa Desjardins reports on the role of Congress and what members of both parties are saying.
Politics Jun 19 As some lawmakers cash in on Trump's tariffs, others try to ban betting on Wall Street A recent Wall Street Journal analysis reveals a surge in stock trading by lawmakers and their families in early April, as President Trump’s shifting stance on tariffs sent markets into turmoil. But while some members cashed in, others are looking…
Health Jun 18 U.S. states agree to multi-billion dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid crisis A historic and national $7.4 billion dollar settlement has been reached with Purdue Pharma, the maker of the opioid OxyContin that spurred a major start of the opioid epidemic. A prior settlement had been struck down by the Supreme Court.
Politics Jun 18 3 big changes to Trump's 'big bill' The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is President Donald Trump’s signature agenda item in Congress.
Politics Jun 17 Can Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' make it through the Senate? It’s crunch time in Congress as Republican Senate leaders try to shape the president’s so-called “big beautiful bill” into a compromise that can pass. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz to unpack the latest proposed changes to health care, tax, and…
Politics Jun 16 Trump administration pauses immigration raids on farms, hotels and restaurants After a weekend of national protests over his immigration policy, President Trump says he wants a greater crackdown in some of the nation’s biggest cities. At the same time, the president is pulling back on ICE raids in some major…
Politics Jun 12 What lawmakers said about Sen. Padilla being forcibly removed from DHS news conference Members of Congress have been quick to react to news from across the country that one of their own, California Sen. Alex Padilla, was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference. Democrats pointed the blame at the…
Politics Jun 11 How GOP lawmakers are reacting to immigration raid protests and Trump's response Immigration raids and inspections continued on Wednesday in California, Pennsylvania and Louisiana, among other places. Chicago's mayor called the president an authoritarian, but the Trump administration defended his approach and warned guard troops could be deployed to other cities. Lisa…
Nation Jun 09 California sues Trump, calling National Guard deployment unconstitutional and immoral Protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles entered their fourth day after a chaotic weekend. President Trump has deployed the National Guard to put down demonstrations, over the objections of state and local officials. Law enforcement has made dozens of…
Politics Jun 05 Breaking down Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' and its impact on the deficit and national debt The Republican tax cut and spending bill could add trillions to the already massive deficit. Lisa Desjardins breaks down what President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” means for the national debt.