Politics Mar 09 Congress moves forward on $1.5 trillion ‘mega-bill’ Lawmakers in Washington are working around the clock to pass a massive funding bill to keep the government open through the fall. The bill includes billions in aid for Ukraine, among other key provisions. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Judy…
Politics Mar 07 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on a possible U.S. ban on Russian oil, Trump and the GOP base NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including how mounting pressure to ban Russian oil imports is putting President Biden in a tough situation…
Politics Mar 01 What to watch in Biden’s 2022 State of the Union When President Joe Biden delivers his first State of the Union address tonight, it will be to a nation in the throes of different crises.
Politics Feb 25 How Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson could reshape the nation’s highest court President Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court is a landmark moment for Black women across the legal field, who throughout American history have made up less than 2 percent of the federal bench. Margaret…
World Feb 24 Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia amid military onslaught in Ukraine Russia's invasion of Ukraine is testing the Biden administration and President Biden himself, with concerns growing that Russia's goal in Ukraine is to take over the country and evict the government. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff from the White House…
World Feb 23 How U.S. lawmakers are reacting to the escalating Ukraine crisis As the United States on Wednesday warned Ukraine to be prepared for an imminent Russian invasion, we take a look at how U.S. lawmakers are reacting to the latest situation in Ukraine. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to…
World Feb 18 Examining the ‘ugly moments’ from the Russian figure skating controversy This is the closing weekend of the Winter Olympics, which have in many ways been overshadowed by larger concerns, such as China's human rights record and doping allegations. We take a closer look at the controversies surrounding this year's Games,…
Politics Feb 11 Examining the career of J. Michelle Childs, a top contender for the Supreme Court As President Biden considers who he will choose to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court, we take a deep dive into some of the potential nominees reportedly on the short list. A bipartisan stamp of approval makes a…
Politics Feb 10 What ending forced arbitration for sexual assault claims could mean for survivors A major bipartisan law to empower victims of sexual harassment and assault cleared the Senate Thursday and heads to President Biden's desk for a signature. It's the most significant #MeToo legislation to pass in Congress since the movement began. Lisa…
Politics Feb 09 A divided Congress finds common ground on major legislation This week in Congress something happened that has been relatively rare in recent years -- there were bipartisan agreements on multiple pieces of legislation. Bills tackling the U.S. Postal Service's financial struggles and a major issue regarding workplace sexual harassment…