Cokie Roberts appears in the following:
Pope's Speech To Congress Comes At A Politically Tricky Time
Monday, September 21, 2015
Some Republican lawmakers hope Pope Francis addresses abortion in his talk this week, as a government shutdown looms over the question of federal funding for Planned Parenthood.
Politics In The News: Latest On Polls, Debate News
Monday, September 14, 2015
GOP presidential hopefuls meet on the debate stage on Wednesday. On the Democratic side, an ABC News poll shows frontrunner Hillary Clinton's numbers dropping and challenger Bernie Sanders gaining.
Politics In The News: Iowa Poll News
Monday, August 31, 2015
According to the latest poll results, Donald Trump leads the field of Republican presidential candidates in Iowa. On the Democratic side, Bernie Sanders is closing in on Hillary Clinton.
Politics In The News: Is Joe Biden Nearing A Presidential Run?
Monday, August 24, 2015
As Biden considers whether to launch a presidential bid, he met with Sen. Elizabeth Warren over the weekend. She's not running for president but has passionate supporters.
Politics In The News: Trump Campaign Comments
Monday, August 10, 2015
As Donald Trump gets attention for his campaign comments, his Republican rivals are trying to handle the fallout. Trump has been overshadowing the 16 other Republican presidential candidates.
Will Another Democrat Make A Bid For The Presidency?
Monday, August 03, 2015
On the Democratic side of the presidential race, presumed frontrunner Hillary Clinton is running into some headwinds. Reports say Vice President Joe Biden is considering getting into the race.
How Should Republicans Deal With Donald Trump?
Monday, July 20, 2015
Donald Trump is rising in the polls and is getting all the attention when he delivers controversial speeches. A look at how the other candidates, and the Republican establishment, are responding.
Politics In The News: Iran Nuclear Talks
Monday, July 06, 2015
Iran is clearly a matter of huge concern to the Obama administration. But are these nuclear talks making much of a splash on the presidential campaign trail or even foreign affairs issues in general?
Politics In The News: Obama's Successful Week In Washington
Monday, June 29, 2015
With Republican help, President Obama received fast-track authority to negotiate trade deals. Then, the Supreme Court upheld subsidies to Obamacare and legalized same-sex marriage.
Cokie Roberts and Women in Washington
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Cokie Roberts looks at the history of female figures in Washington.
Politics In The News: Republican Presidential Field Gets Crowded
Monday, May 18, 2015
GOP presidential hopefuls converged in Iowa for the Lincoln Day Dinner. More candidates are entering the presidential race, in part, because there is no obvious next-in-line for the GOP nomination.
Politics In The News: Patriot Act
Monday, May 11, 2015
Lawmakers in Congress will be negotiating whether to extend the Patriot Act. That's the law written following the September 11th attacks, designed to thwart future acts of terrorism in the U.S.
More Republicans To Jump Into GOP Presidential Mix
Monday, May 04, 2015
Pediatric neurosurgeon Ben Carson is set to formally announce his candidacy for president in Detroit on Monday. Also getting into the mix on Monday is former Hewlett-Packard CEO Cary Fiorina.
Same-Sex Supreme Court Case Raises Political Issues
Monday, April 27, 2015
Public opinion on the subject of gay marriage has changed dramatically, and it will be interesting to see how the Republican presidential contenders come down on the issue.
Clinton Returns To New Hampshire, Site Of 2008 Comeback
Monday, April 20, 2015
After talking to voters in Iowa last week, Hillary Clinton will be in New Hampshire, where she already has 19 paid staffers. She wants to tell voters the election is about them — it's not about her.
The Women Who Forever Changed Washington D.C. During the Civil War
Monday, April 13, 2015
Cokie Roberts introduces the resilient women who remained in America's capital after the declaration of secession, chronicling their momentous experiences.
Politics In The News: Religious Freedom Act
Monday, March 30, 2015
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Sunday said he supports an effort to "clarify the intent" of a new law that would allow businesses in the state to cite religious objections to refuse to serve gay people.
2016 Presidential Campaign Has Its First Official Candidate
Monday, March 23, 2015
Republican Ted Cruz jumped into the race for the presidency, announcing his intentions in a tweet shortly after midnight Monday. Cruz is the first major candidate to outright declare he is running.
Politics Roundup: A Balancing Act For 2016
Monday, March 16, 2015
The Republican field for 2016 is more crowded than the Democratic side. With Hillary Clinton unchallenged, the GOP can focus its attacks on a single candidate. That has some Democrats worried.
Episode 2: The Lady Parts
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Brooke discusses the second episode of House of Cards with Cokie Roberts and Linda Wertheimer.
