Politics Jan 22 Trump issues more executive orders targeting immigration and DEI President Donald Trump's second term in the White House began with a flurry of unilateral actions and he's showing no signs of slowing down. Day by day, the president's hardline immigration policy is taking shape. A new executive order targeting…
Politics Jan 22 Trump's Day 1 executive actions The second Trump administration began with a hefty Day 1, rolling out dozens of executive actions. Many do not provide details for how these will be administered, but the president is quickly setting up his agenda.
Politics Jan 21 GOP senator surprised by Trump's 'blanket pardon' of Jan. 6 defendants Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said he was surprised by the scope of President Trump's pardon of Jan. 6 rioters. Lisa Desjardins reports on that reaction and a Republican strategy meeting at the White House.
Politics Jan 20 Trump returns to office and kickstarts ambitious and controversial agenda Donald Trump has returned to office as the 47th president of the United States. His second term kickstarts an ambitious, and controversial, agenda that will bring mass deportations, aggressive tariffs on imports from competitors and allies alike, and a promise…
Politics Jan 16 The questions Trump's Cabinet picks faced in Thursday's confirmation hearings More of President-elect Trump's picks for key Cabinet positions faced questions from senators on Capitol Hill in another mammoth day of confirmation hearings. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Politics Jan 15 Trump's AG pick Bondi questioned about potential weaponization of Justice Department Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be the country’s top law enforcement officer, was interrogated by senators on both sides of the aisle Wednesday. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on the hearing for the attorney general nominee.
Politics Jan 14 Hegseth grilled over opposition to women in combat, accusations of misconduct One of President-elect Trump's most controversial nominees was the first to face the scrutiny of a Senate confirmation hearing. Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth was questioned Tuesday about alleged sexual and financial misconduct as well as concerns he lacks the experience…
Politics Jan 14 GOP Sen. Banks says 'it's a matter of national security' to quickly confirm Hegseth Republican Sen. Jim Banks of Indiana serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee and was in the room as Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth appeared for a confirmation hearing. Amna Nawaz spoke with Sen. Banks about how Hegseth handled the attention.
Politics Jan 09 GOP lawmakers take early steps to implement Trump's agenda The Republican majority is closing out the first week of the new Congress ready to push through President-elect Trump's agenda and on the cusp of passing its first law. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on that bill and the broader…
Politics Jan 06 Congress certifies Trump's election win 4 years after Capitol riot Congress formally certified the reelection of former President Donald Trump on Monday. It was a routine procedural moment, a striking contrast to the violent insurrection of Jan. 6 four years ago. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.