Politics Feb 12 Trump’s defense rests its case in the Senate impeachment trial Former President Trump's defense team rested their case Friday during his Senate impeachment trial after just a single afternoon, during which they argued his cause on factual, First Amendment and constitutional grounds. Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor join Judy Woodruff…
Politics Feb 11 With a focus on intent, Democrats wrap up their case in Trump’s impeachment trial Thursday was the second and final day for the House of Representatives to make their case against former President Trump for inciting an assault on the U.S. Capitol. Senators serving as the jury at his impeachment trial heard that the…
Politics Feb 10 Opening arguments begin in Trump’s historic impeachment trial Opening arguments officially got underway Wednesday in former President Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, as Democrats made their case on his role in inciting the Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins and White House correspondent…
Politics Feb 05 Congressional Democrats back blueprint for Biden’s relief plan President Biden's plans to pass a $1.9 trillion stimulus package picked up some momentum Friday as Democrats in Congress approved a basic blueprint. While the measures don't have the force of law, lawmakers are expected to begin writing the details…
Politics Feb 02 Biden rolls back Trump’s immigration policies with a raft of initiatives President Biden is out with a raft of initiatives Tuesday directed at the U.S. southern border, and the man who will manage immigration policies, Alejandro Mayorkas, is joining his Cabinet after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as…
Politics Feb 01 Biden looks to ramp up pandemic relief as Republicans press for smaller aid package Negotiations over new action to stimulate the economy are moving into higher gear Monday. After releasing a $1.9 trillion aid plan last month, President Biden held a first meeting with Senate Republicans who are pushing an alternative plan. White House…
Politics Jan 22 Biden aims to counteract the economic damage wrought by COVID-19 President Biden has now signed at least 29 executive actions in his first few days in office, many geared toward marshaling government resources to tackle the myriad issues brought on by the pandemic. White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy…
Politics Jan 21 Biden begins his presidency with a flurry of executive orders President Biden moved on a broad front Thursday to put his stamp on national policy, unveiling a number of new measures and pledging to confront the nation's public health crisis with COVID-19. White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff…
Politics Jan 20 Biden signs executive actions aimed at undoing Trump’s legacy President Biden began his time in office by signing 17 executive actions, with plans to undo many of former President Trump's signature policies, like rejoining the Paris climate accord and beginning a national mask mandate on federal property. Biden's actions…
Politics Jan 19 As Trump considers pardons, Democrats push for his impeachment trial As Congress looked ahead to governing under President-elect Biden, President Trump was said to be considering a volley of potential pardons before he leaves office. And Democrats continued to figure out what an impeachment trial for the outgoing president may…