Mara Liasson
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President Biden Defends U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan
President Biden met with national security officials by video conference this morning to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.
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A Growing Number Of Critics Raise Alarms About The Electoral College
The Electoral College, which has benefited Republicans in some recent elections, also factors into debate over GOP bills aiming to change state-level election laws.
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The Electoral College Is At The Heart Of Debate Over Vote Counting Laws
The electoral college, which has helped Republicans in recent elections, is also at the heart of debate over GOP state laws regarding vote counting.
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President Biden Has Ended Negotiations Over The Infrastructure Deal
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.V., said that President Biden ended negotiations with Republicans on an infrastructure deal Tuesday, abandoning talks over one of his top priorities.
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Biden Approaches The 100-Day Mark Of His Presidency
The president this week crosses the milestone, which is a chance to measure how a new administration is doing. Biden has had a low-key approach so far, but with high marks on many traditional metrics.
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Politics Chat: Breaking Down The Political Responses To The Atlanta Shootings
We take a look at how lawmakers view the Georgia shootings, the fate of the Dreamer immigration bill headed to Senate, and how Democrats and Republicans might work together on the infrastructure bill.
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How White House Chief Of Staff Ron Lain's Track Record Helps The Biden Administration
From the Florida recount to overseeing the U.S. response to the Ebola pandemic, Ron Klain is bringing a battle-tested resume to bear as he navigates Biden's ambitious agenda as his chief of staff.
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Major Election Reform And Voting Rights Bill Passed By The House
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made the measure a the top legislative priority following work on the coronavirus relief bill. The Wednesday night vote was 220-210.
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Biden Takes To The Road To Push His COVID-19 Relief Plan
President Biden was in Wisconsin Tuesday night for a town hall on CNN. In addition to specifics about his coronavirus relief package, Biden was also asked a lot about vaccines and schools.
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Despite Setting A New Tone, Biden Faces Tough Decision On Dealing With Congress
Biden is pledging "unity," but the word means different things to different people. For Biden, it appears to be about tone, not necessarily direction.