Mara Liasson

Stories

• What Georgia swing voters say about Trump, the Iran war and the cost of living

  The war in Iran has been dragging down President Trump's approval rating. A new focus group of swing voters finds broad displeasure with the president's handling of that war.

  Apr 15, 2026 at 1:22 pm

• Politics chat: Vance says talks with Iran haven't reached an agreement

  Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. and Iran did not reach an agreement to end the war after meeting on Saturday. Control over the Strait of Hormuz remains a flash point in the war.

  Apr 12, 2026 at 5:09 am

• The latest on the ceasefire agreement — and what happens next

  A ceasefire appears to be holding in the Iran war, but now several critical issues have to be negotiated. They include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the fate of Iran's nuclear program.

  Apr 08, 2026 at 2:15 pm

• Politics chat: Trump fires Attorney General Bondi, seeks to break campaign promises

  Politically, President Trump is on his back foot as he prosecutes an unpopular war and seeks to break campaign promises on entitlements.

  Apr 05, 2026 at 5:07 am

• Supreme Court hears arguments around Trump's order limiting birthright citizenship

  The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on birthright citizenship at a key political moment for President Trump.

  Apr 01, 2026 at 2:03 pm

• Trump to allies who need access to Strait of Hormuz: 'Go get your own oil'

  President Trump tells allies who rely on the Strait of Hormuz for oil, "Go get your own oil," as the U.S. backs off promises to open the strait.

  Apr 01, 2026 at 3:47 am

• Politics chat: No Kings rallies across the U.S., more troops deployed

  Thousands more U.S. troops are arriving in the Middle East, as diplomats meet for talks to end the war in Iran. Meanwhile, millions of people protested President Trump at "No Kings" rallies.

  Mar 29, 2026 at 5:06 am

• Swing voters are not happy with Trump's war in Iran

  Focus groups of swing voters in Michigan reveal broad opposition to America's ongoing war with Iran.

  Mar 12, 2026 at 1:13 pm

• Trump hails Iran successes, doesn't give war's time frame

  President Trump says the U.S. is 'achieving major strides' in Iran but doesn't cite an endpoint.

  Mar 10, 2026 at 1:05 am

• Politics chat: Trump's plans for Iran and Cuba, Kristi Noem's ouster, Texas primaries

  We look at the Trump administration's objectives in the war with Iran, as well as the ouster of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.

  Mar 08, 2026 at 4:49 am