Politics Jun 04 Georgia teen says ICE detention was ‘life-altering’ and ‘like a prison’ The Trump administration is continuing its crackdown on immigration through enforcement raids, arrests and deportations. That has included some teenagers being taken into custody by immigration officials. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a Georgia teenager fighting deportation after ICE…
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 27 A look at Trump’s controversial pardons for political allies and loyalists In his second term, President Trump has moved to pardon many who are considered to be loyal to him, from local Republican officials convicted of fraud to Jan. 6 rioters. The New York Times reported that Trump pardoned a Florida…
Politics May 09 Remembering Justice David Souter and his Supreme Court legacy Justice David Souter, who spent nearly 20 years on the Supreme Court, has died. Souter was a critical figure in several key battles in the court over issues like abortion and the 2000 presidential election. William Brangham reports.
Politics Dec 25 PolitiFact’s ‘Lie of the Year’ and its impact on the Ohio town caught in the middle The 2024 campaign was unlike any in modern American history. But one thing united candidates across the political spectrum, they were all searching for messages that would resonate with voters. The team at the fact-checking organization PolitiFact investigated hundreds of…
Nation Dec 23 Why Biden commuted the sentences of 37 people on federal death row President Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 prisoners on federal death row who will stay in prison for life but will not be subject to executions. Biden's move is likely motivated by the incoming Trump administration's…
Politics Dec 18 Rep. Greg Casar outlines progressive caucus efforts to rebrand Democratic Party There are a few weeks left until the Democratic Party faces Republican majorities in Congress. After a decisive loss in the presidential election, Democrats have been at odds over their future and direction during the new Trump era. Rep. Greg…
Politics Dec 17 Electoral College meets to officially cast votes for president The election may have ended over a month ago, but Tuesday marks the day Donald Trump’s victory becomes official. Across the country, hundreds of presidential electors gathered in their states to cast their Electoral College votes, an often ceremonial but…
Politics Dec 16 ABC News settlement with Trump raises concerns about press freedom in his 2nd term President-elect Trump settled a defamation lawsuit with ABC News for $15 million. That suit followed a segment in which George Stephanopolous inaccurately said Trump had been found liable for raping writer E. Jean Carrol when in fact, he had been…