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.
Politics Jan 03 Johnson retains speakership, faces narrow GOP majority to implement Trump's agenda It was a dramatic beginning to the 119th Congress as Republicans prepare for unified control in Washington. Despite a handful of initial holdouts, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was re-elected speaker on the first ballot. He will now have to…
Politics Dec 31 Kyrsten Sinema is leaving Congress and has a few things to say She is known for her fast mind, bipartisan approach and colorful fashion, a symbol of her independence, defiance of Washington norms and her unapologetic, “this-is-me” attitude.
Politics Dec 31 Departing Sen. Tester on why Congress is broken As he exits office, Sen. Jon Tester worries about what "not serious policymakers" will do to Congress.
Nation Dec 27 U.S. sees dramatic rise in homelessness among families in 2024 Homelessness in America reached record-high numbers in 2024. A government report shows that in January, people experiencing homelessness shot up by 18 percent to roughly 770,000. The annual survey pointed to economic problems like rising housing costs and a migrant…
Politics Dec 27 Brooks and Capehart on Trump allies clashing over immigration policy New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the week in politics, including tensions in Trump's circle over immigration policy, President Biden’s pardons and commutations and polling shows that Americans…
Politics Dec 26 Colleges advise some international students to return to U.S. before Trump takes office Most college students are on their winter break gathering with family and friends. But some from outside the United States may return to campus early this holiday season after several universities and colleges are advising them that the incoming Trump…