Sep 19 House Republicans set first President Biden impeachment inquiry hearing for Sept. 28 By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The Sept. 28 hearing is expected to focus on "constitutional and legal questions" that surround allegations of Biden's involvement in his son Hunter's overseas businesses. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 3:13 How GOP presidential candidates are courting evangelical voters in Iowa By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman, Saher Khan, Ian Couzens Republican presidential hopefuls took center stage in Iowa over the weekend and made their case to a key voting bloc in the state: evangelicals. The candidates touched on issues important to religious conservatives, abortion in particular. Laura Barron-López reports. Continue watching
Sep 15 Watch 11:29 Brooks and Capehart on Biden's impeachment inquiry and tensions among House Republicans By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including rising tensions in the House as lawmakers launch an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Continue watching
Sep 14 Watch 7:25 'Tyranny of the Minority' writers say Constitution not strong enough to protect democracy By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori America’s democracy is in an uncharted and fragile place, according to two Harvard government professors. In their new book, “Tyranny of the Minority,” Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt say politicians are welcoming anti-democratic extremists into their party ranks and part… Continue watching
Sep 14 Republican-led Wisconsin Senate votes to fire nonpartisan official amid 2020 election misinformation By Harm Venhuizen, Associated Press Democrats say the vote on Thursday to oust nonpartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe was held improperly, and will go to court. Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 11:42 Pennsylvania Democrats discuss nation's political divisions and their feelings for Biden By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson Over the summer, Judy Woodruff listened in as Iowa Republicans discussed their support for former President Trump following his indictments, the state of the country and what can be done to move forward. For a different perspective, Judy heard from… Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch 6:03 GOP Congresswoman Lisa McClain explains why she supports impeachment inquiry of Biden By Amna Nawaz, Saher Khan The House Oversight Committee is one of several on tap to lead the Republican impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Republican Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan sits on that committee and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss her support. Continue watching
Sep 11 Watch 10:22 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democratic voters' concerns over Biden's bid for 2nd term By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman 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 Democratic voters expressing concerns about President Biden's bid for a second term and House Republicans ramping… Continue watching
Sep 07 Hundreds of military promotions are stalled as a Republican senator demands end to abortion policy By Kevin Freking, Tara Copp, Associated Press The lack of progress on nominations has prompted Pentagon officials to go on a public relations offensive as the Senate returns to Washington after five weeks away. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 5:03 GOP strategist on how presidential contenders can break through on debate night By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Tess Conciatori, Ian Couzens The first GOP presidential debate will play out in primetime as Donald Trump, the leading contender for the nomination, plans to be a no-show. How do you debate a frontrunner who doesn't show up? That's the question for the eight… Continue watching