Nation Jul 17 Battleground state election officials respond to Trump's efforts to reshape voting process To discuss how state election administrators are responding to President Trump’s speech, Liz Landers spoke with two election officials in key battleground states: Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Gabe Sterling of the Georgia Secretary of State's office.
Nation Jul 16 What to expect from Trump's address as he revisits 2020 election loss President Trump is expected to make new claims about foreign interference in the 2020 presidential election. The speech marks an escalation of his years-long effort to relitigate the election he lost. His repeated false claims about the 2020 vote have…
Nation Jul 15 Subpoenas over New York Times report on Air Force One raise press freedom concerns Several New York Times reporters were subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury after the paper published stories raising security concerns about the new Air Force One. White House correspondent Liz Landers discusses questions the case is raising about…
Economy Jul 14 Inflation eased in June, but Americans still feel pressure from high prices A report shows inflation eased more than expected in June. It's welcome news for President Trump, who has made lowering prices a focus of his economic agenda. But months of higher-than-expected inflation have continued to squeeze many households and raised…
World Jul 13 Trump says U.S. 'taking over the strait' as conflict with Iran reignites The U.S. is striking Iran for the third consecutive night and Iran said it fired a missile at a U.S. Navy ship. The attacks come after President Trump told Congress that the U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting. He also…
Politics Jul 10 Trump fires election commission members in latest attempt to control voting process With planning for the midterm elections well underway, President Trump has ousted the remaining members of a bipartisan federal agency that helps state and local officials run smooth elections and certify voting equipment. White House correspondent Liz Landers explains what…
Politics Jul 10 Where trans advocates are focusing efforts after recent court defeats The Supreme Court wrapped up one of its most consequential terms for shaping LGBTQ rights. In one of the major decisions, the justices upheld state bans on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports. But more challenges are already emerging.
World Jul 09 Renewed U.S.-Iran fighting threatens shipping and hopes of ending war The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on the brink after another exchange of fire. Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said it completed a new round of strikes against Iran. Neither side appears ready to return to talks, and Iran has not said…
Politics Jul 08 How Trump politicized America's 250th birthday For the past few weeks, visitors have flocked to the National Mall for the “Great American State Fair,” part of the celebration marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. But in this milestone year, President Trump’s approach to commemorating the anniversary has…
Politics Jul 06 U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president The United States takes on Belgium Monday with star striker Folarin Balogun on the pitch. Balogun was given a red card in last week’s game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, meaning he would miss the next game. But President Trump intervened…