Politics Feb 22 WATCH: Trump celebrates mass federal firings in his speech to supporters at CPAC By Will Weissert, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press
Politics Feb 22 Watch 4:10 News Wrap: Trump touts his administration’s achievements at CPAC In our news wrap Saturday, Trump spoke at the final day of CPAC, new FBI director Kash Patel is shifting agents away from the D.C. area, Hamas released the last six living hostages promised in the first phase of its…
Politics Feb 20 Watch 10:14 How Elon Musk gained so much power in the Trump administration President Trump has tasked Elon Musk with an enormous job of searching the federal government and rooting out inefficiencies and waste. But Musk’s initial, often chaotic, infiltration of various departments has set off alarm bells. It’s also put the tech… By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz, Frank Carlson
Politics Feb 20 WATCH: Elon Musk wields ‘chainsaw for bureaucracy’ on stage before speaking at CPAC Wearing his trademark black “Make America Great Again” hat, billionaire Elon Musk began his appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference by brandishing a chainsaw that was given to him by Argentine President Javier Milei. By Associated Press
Nation Feb 20 Watch 11:16 Commentator Michael Knowles on Trump’s power and the conservative movement During its first month, the Trump administration has brought dramatic proposals and unprecedented changes to the government, including an effort to remake the executive branch. Amna Nawaz discussed that with conservative commentator Michael Knowles for our series, On Democracy, looking… By Amna Nawaz
Jul 07 Argentine President Milei snubs Brazil’s Lula and heads to CPAC convention alongside Bolsonaro By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Given the choice between a far-right convention to bash his enemies and a presidential summit to discuss regional trade policy, Argentine President Javier Milei preferred the stadium packed with cheering fans. In doing so, Milei delivered another harsh rebuke to Brazil's left-wing president,… Continue reading
May 04 At CPAC, Hungary’s Viktor Orban decries LGBTQ+ rights, migration By Justin Spike, Associated Press Hungary's populist prime minister has likened liberalism to a "virus" in an opening speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in the Hungarian capital on Thursday. Continue reading
Mar 03 Watch 5:24 What this year’s CPAC says about Republican priorities By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman For nearly 50 years, conservative grassroots activists have gathered to hear from GOP leaders at the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC. As Republicans debate who is the best candidate to help them win back the White House next year,… Continue watching
Mar 01 Watch 3:14 Trump’s return at CPAC puts GOP divisions back in the spotlight By Yamiche Alcindor, Meredith Lee Former President Donald Trump on Sunday delivered his first speech since leaving office more than a month ago. He was centerstage at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida, where he took aim at Republicans who voted for this impeachment. Continue watching
Mar 01 Watch 7:33 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s CPAC appearance and Biden’s immigration policies NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's immigration policies, the debate over COVID relief in the Senate, and former President Donald Trump's appearance at… Continue watching