Politics Jun 12 What lawmakers said about Sen. Padilla being forcibly removed from DHS news conference Members of Congress have been quick to react to news from across the country that one of their own, California Sen. Alex Padilla, was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference. Democrats pointed the blame at the…
Politics Jun 11 How GOP lawmakers are reacting to immigration raid protests and Trump’s response Immigration raids and inspections continued on Wednesday in California, Pennsylvania and Louisiana, among other places. Chicago's mayor called the president an authoritarian, but the Trump administration defended his approach and warned guard troops could be deployed to other cities. Lisa…
Nation Jun 09 California sues Trump, calling National Guard deployment unconstitutional and immoral Protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles entered their fourth day after a chaotic weekend. President Trump has deployed the National Guard to put down demonstrations, over the objections of state and local officials. Law enforcement has made dozens of…
Politics Jun 05 Breaking down Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and its impact on the deficit and national debt The Republican tax cut and spending bill could add trillions to the already massive deficit. Lisa Desjardins breaks down what President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” means for the national debt.
Politics Jun 05 46 programs Trump wants to eliminate, according to his proposed budget Here are programs and agencies Trump proposes to eliminate in his budget.
Politics Jun 02 Congress expects Trump request to cut funding already approved as big bill faces hurdles As lawmakers return to Washington, they expect a rescission request from the White House to cut funding already passed by Congress. Among other cuts, President Trump’s request is expected to include the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit through which…
Politics May 30 Members of Congress face frustrations over the Trump agenda from voters at home Lawmakers have been in their home districts this week answering tough questions about legislation making its way through Congress and about the Trump administration. Lisa Desjardins reports on the fired-up constituents they heard from at town halls.
Politics May 22 House GOP passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ but it faces uncertain future in Senate By the narrowest of margins, Republicans in the House passed President Trump's legislative wish list, setting up a future standoff with the Senate. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins tracked the shifting politics and policy throughout the night.
Politics May 20 Trump pushes GOP holdouts on Capitol Hill to support his massive domestic policy bill President Trump spent the morning on Capitol Hill trying to sell holdouts within his own party on his legislative agenda. The bill would roll back Biden-era environmental investments and remove millions from free or subsidized health care. But costs are…