Mara Liasson appears in the following:
What's Behind President Trump's Latest Focus On Illegal Immigration
Monday, April 02, 2018
The idea that President Trump wants to crack down on illegal immigration is hardly a new one and now he says Democrats are to blame for the failure to reach a deal on the status of DACA recipients, but Democrats dispute that.
Week In Washington
Sunday, April 01, 2018
The U.S. expelled Russian diplomats and President Trump fired the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Trump Continues To Attack Special Counsel Mueller, Despite Republicans Advising Otherwise
Monday, March 19, 2018
President Trump lashed out on Twitter against Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. Some Republicans reacted by defending Mueller's probe, and the White House put out a statement saying firing Mueller is not under consideration.
The Politics Of The McCabe Firing
Sunday, March 18, 2018
The firing of Andrew McCabe, the former FBI deputy director, has set off more speculation that the Mueller probe is in jeopardy.
White House Responds To Questions About More Staff Shake-Ups
Thursday, March 15, 2018
The White House responded to questions about a slew of topics: from sanctions against Russia to reports of more impending staff shakeups.
President Trump Names Larry Kudlow As White House's Top Economic Adviser
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
President Trump has chosen CNBC contributor Larry Kudlow to be his top economic adviser, replacing Gary Cohn. It's the latest staff change in an administration recently roiled by them.
Tight Race In Pa. Special Election Will Decide U.S. House Seat
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Voters in Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district will vote in Tuesday's special election to decide who their representative will be in the House for the rest of the year.
President Trump's Proposed Gun Control Measures Remain Politically Cautious
Monday, March 12, 2018
In the aftermath of last month's deadly school shooting in Florida, President Trump flirted with gun control measures opposed by the NRA. But in the end, his proposals are much more politically cautious.
Politics In The News: Cohn Resignation, Texas Primary
Wednesday, March 07, 2018
Another official is leaving the White House. Economic adviser Gary Cohn's resignation demonstrates what a time of turnover it has been. Plus, Democrats made some gains in Tuesday's primary in Texas.
5 Laws Of Political Gravity In Midterms. Do They Still Apply In The Age Of Trump?
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
The president implored his base voters to not get "complacent" in 2018, since the party in power usually loses big league in midterms. But Trump has already proven he can defy political gravity.
Kushner Gets Downgraded
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
National Public Radio's Mara Liasson discusses the politics headlines.
Kushner Loses Top-Secret Security Clearance, According To Reports
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
The president's senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner has lost his interim, top-secret security clearance. The reports say Kushner will have access to a lower level of classified information.
Jared Kushner's Security Clearance Gets Downgraded, According To Reports
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Jared Kushner's security clearance has been downgraded to secret, according to multiple reports. Other Trump administration officials with temporary clearances have also had their clearance reduced.
Without Policy Consensus, National Gun Control Debate Still Lacks Action
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Lawmakers in Washington are weighing in on the divisive debate over what to do about assault-style weapons, but it's still unclear if any progress will be made.
Trump Meets School Shooting Survivors
Thursday, February 22, 2018
President Trump will hold a second listening session about school shootings, following a Wednesday meeting with a group impacted by gun violence in schools.
News Brief: Shooting Survivors Meet Trump; Students Protest For Gun Control
Thursday, February 22, 2018
President Trump met with survivors of school shootings Wednesday. Also, students in Florida protested in support of gun control and Mashable's Kerry Flynn discusses Twitter's purge of alleged bots.
Parents And Students Express Frustration During School Safety Meeting With Trump
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
One week after 17 people were shot and killed at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., students and parents sat down with President Trump to discuss school safety and gun control.
After Florida Shooting, Trump Meets With Students And Teachers
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
President Trump held a meeting with students and teachers affected by last week's school shooting in Florida, as well as other prominent massacres.
Trump's Responses To Florida Shooting And WH Scandals Under Scrutiny
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
President Trump responded to the indictment of Russian nationals over interference in the 2016 campaign with tweets blaming President Obama for not stopping the interference and insisting it did not change the outcome of the election. Trump's responses to the shooting in Florida and recent White House scandals are also under scrutiny.
House Oversight Launches Investigation Into Rob Porter's Employment
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
House Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy has opened an investigation into Rob Porter's employment at the White House. Gowdy has sent letters to the FBI and the White House requesting information.
