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…
Health Feb 02 Examining President Biden’s pledge to diversify the federal judiciary It is another big week in the U.S. Senate with a major push by President Biden to reshape American courts. As a candidate he pledged to diversify the federal bench and his decision to appoint a Black woman to the…
Health Jan 31 Mississippi nurses struggle to contend with soaring COVID cases The pandemic continues to take a heavy toll, with the U.S. averaging more than 2,500 deaths per day. In Mississippi, where just 50 percent of the population is fully vaccinated, hospitalizations have soared and there are simply not enough nurses…
Politics Jan 19 As voting rights setback looms, Dems to refocus on Build Back Better provisions Wednesday night on Capitol Hill: A vote some Democrats have waited years to hold. But with Republicans ready to block the voting rights bill in the Senate, Democrats are also poised to vote on whether to change the Senate’s rules.
Politics Jan 18 Senate Dems eye talking filibuster amid voting rights legislation setbacks The U.S. Senate officially began debate Tuesday on a key Democratic priority — voting rights legislation. But without support from 60 senators, final passage is impossible. Democrats met Tuesday evening for an update on the path forward from Majority Leader…