Politics May 19 How the shadow of the Jan. 6 riot still looms large over Congress The U.S. House on Wednesday moved to form a commission to examine the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The violent pro-Trump riot resulted in widespread injury, deaths, and damage to the building itself. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins was in…
Politics May 18 In rare moment of bipartisanship, Congress passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Congress on Tuesday sent to President Joe Biden's desk a bill to combat the recent rise in hate crimes, including against Asian Americans and people of Pacific Islander descent. It's a rare moment of bipartisanship in a Capitol increasingly gridlocked…
Nation May 14 Is the CDC guidance easing mask requirements premature? A doctor weighs in In many states, fully vaccinated Americans can now resume most activities without wearing a mask. The new guidance announced Thursday by the CDC was met with jubilation in many quarters. But there are also concerns the changes for indoor masking…
Politics May 12 Cheney remains defiant after ouster from GOP leadership spot as party mulls replacement In less than 20 minutes behind closed doors, House Republicans made their allegiance to former President Donald Trump clear by ousting Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from the No. 3 position in the House GOP. Even after the vote, Cheney remained…
Politics May 11 Why the Democrats’ sweeping election reform bill faces an uphill Senate battle In the six months since the 2020 election, voting access and election security have been hot topics in state legislatures and the U.S. Congress. The For The People Act is Democrats' voting rights and campaign reform bill. Already through the…
Politics May 07 Why the latest jobs report was disappointing, and what it means for the economy With millions of people still out of work during the pandemic, Friday's mediocre jobs report puzzled many analysts who expected hundreds of thousands more new jobs. Lisa Desjardins discusses its implications with Ellen Hughes Cromwick, a former chief economist at…
Politics May 06 Liz Cheney was a rising Republican star until Jan. 6. Here’s what changed Internal divides over last year's election and the future of the party have come to a head as House Republicans seem to be moving to replace their No. 3 leader, Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney. Lisa Desjardins reports on where Republicans…
Politics May 05 The government wants to pay for every COVID funeral. Experts worry the process is flawed In the past few weeks, a new and large form of COVID-19 relief has opened in the U.S., with the federal government offering to pay for all or most of every funeral of those lost to the disease. Lisa Desjardins…
Politics Apr 28 What to expect from Biden’s joint address to Congress and the Republican response President Joe Biden will give his first joint address to Congress Wednesday — a moment to sell his vision to the American people that comes on the eve of his 100th day in office. Biden is expected to outline his…
Politics Apr 27 How Biden will fund his plans to create jobs, confront COVID-19 and climate change President Joe Biden will face a joint Congress and the nation Wednesday, laying out his vision to create jobs, combat COVID-19, and confront climate change. Behind the bold vision is a complex mix of funding, causing confusion at the state…