Politics May 21 How the DOJ under Trump is targeting his perceived political adversaries An emerging strategy from President Trump's Department of Justice is undoing Biden-era policies and pursuing some of the president’s political adversaries. William Brangham discussed more with Carrie Johnson, the justice correspondent at NPR.
Politics May 19 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the battle over Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including former President Biden’s cancer diagnosis has led to an outpouring of sympathy but comes at a…
Politics May 15 Supreme Court hears Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship and judicial constraints The Supreme Court heard arguments in one of the most consequential cases of the year. It involves the ability for President Trump to carry out his executive order ending birthright citizenship and the power allowing a federal judge to issue…
Politics May 09 Top Trump adviser suggests White House could suspend habeas corpus to deport migrants The Trump administration again escalated its fight with the judiciary. In stunning remarks, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said they are considering suspending habeas corpus for migrants contesting detentions. Miller’s comments come as judges across the country…
Politics May 09 ‘This is a light of hope’: Mohsen Mahdawi says release shows democracy is functioning Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi is fighting against his possible deportation after being detained by ICE and then released by a judge. The Trump administration wants to deport him, saying his presence has "foreign policy consequences." His lawyers say he…
Politics May 07 Examining Trump’s latest hardline immigration policies and legal battles around them To increase its deportation numbers, the Trump administration is planning to send immigrants to Libya on U.S. military planes. That’s according to multiple reports citing unnamed officials. But when asked about it in the Oval Office, President Trump didn’t seem…
Nation May 05 New book ‘Personhood’ examines escalating battle over reproductive rights After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the victory spurred advocates' pursuit of fetal personhood. That’s legislation that asserts that life begins at fertilization and establishes constitutional protections for embryos and fetuses. Amna Nawaz discussed this latest frontier of…
Politics Apr 30 Sen. Slotkin says Democrats need to get ‘Alpha energy’ and fight for middle class As Democrats grapple with President Trump’s first 100 days in office, they also contend with a minority in both the House and Senate. Looking ahead at the long road to the 2026 midterm elections, some Democrats are hoping to shape…
Politics Apr 28 Children who are U.S. citizens deported along with foreign-born mothers, attorneys say Nearing 100 days in office, the Trump administration continues to push further on its immigration crackdown by deporting families and targeting sanctuary cities. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on three deported American citizens.
Politics Apr 25 Judge charged with obstructing immigration agents, escalating Trump’s fight with judiciary The Trump administration escalated its battle with the judiciary and local authorities over the president's deportation agenda. FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on charges of obstructing immigration agents as they attempted to arrest an undocumented migrant at…