Mara Liasson
Stories
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Politics chat: Assassination of Charlie Kirk and the rise of political violence
We look at the political fallout of Charlie Kirk's assassination, as well as the possibility of a government shutdown as Congress considers President Trump's budget.
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Politics chat: Trump's plans for Chicago, spending bill rebrand, redistricting fight
We take a look at President Trump's plan to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, the rebranding of his mega spending bill, and the latest on the redistricting fight.
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President Trump is breaking or ignoring all sorts of presidential norms
President Trump's critics accuse him of breaking or ignoring norms. But, others say he may just be treating them differently than past presidents.
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Politics chat: Trump gives Putin a ceasefire ultimatum, DOJ reverses course on Epstein
We look at how President Trump's stance on Russia has shifted, as well as how he's managing the outcry among his base, who are angered over the lack of transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
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GOP megabill heads back to the House for final approval after Senate passage
President Trump's massive tax and spending bill now heads back to the House for final approval. Republicans largely rallied behind the bill and the president to give him the win.
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Politics chat: Trump's tax bill, U.S. strikes on Iran, NATO summit, NYC mayor race
The huge tax and spending bill currently before the Senate is likely to pass into law. It may prove controversial enough to be a drag on Republican candidates.
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At NATO, President Trump defends his Iran strikes and warms to the alliance
President Trump was pressed on his assertion that U.S. strikes had obliterated Iran's nuclear program at the end of the NATO summit.
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Trump has set lofty expectations when it comes to making trade deals
President Trump loves to boast about his deal-making prowress. But so far in this term, he doesn't have much to show for it.
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Politics chat: Trump gives commencement address at West Point, threatens more tariffs
President Trump gave the commencement address at West Point Saturday - while his administration's attacks on Harvard University continue.
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Trump shows South Africa's Ramaphosa a video montage in tense Oval Office meeting
President Trump meets in the Oval Office with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Bilateral relations are at their lowest since the end of apartheid.