Mara Liasson appears in the following:
How Have President Trump's Bipartisan Efforts Been Received By Republicans?
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Following his response to recent hurricanes and his bipartisan efforts, President Trump's approval ratings have ticked up. But what do Republicans think?
Republicans Try Again With Health Care Overhaul
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Republican lawmakers are making another effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. We take a look at what the current proposal would do and its chances of being passed.
White House Takes An Aggressive Approach On Tax Overhaul
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
President Trump is working on plan that could win bipartisan support. He'll meet with lawmakers on the topic Wednesday, and Tuesday night he hosted a bipartisan group of senators for dinner.
News Brief: Trump's Tax Overhaul Push, Irma's Damage, Russia Goes After NGO
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
The White House is deep in the midst of a tax overhaul push. Also, we look at the damage from Hurricane Irma and Russia's investigation of a watchdog group called the SOVA Center.
Trump Cuts Deal With Democrats To Further Congressional Agenda
Thursday, September 07, 2017
President Trump rattled members of his own party when he sat at the White House with leaders from both parties. In a deal to keep the government running, he sided with Democrats.
News Brief: Trump's Deal With Democrats, Hurricane Irma
Thursday, September 07, 2017
In a surprise move, President Trump is siding with top Democrats in a deal to raise the debt ceiling. Also, Dánica Coto of The Associated Press talks about Hurricane Irma's path through the Caribbean.
White House Sets Deadline For Congress To Act On 'DREAMers'
Tuesday, September 05, 2017
The White House punts to Congress to help the immigrants who will no longer have the Obama-era program known as DACA to protect them. But the politics surrounding congressional action are complicated.
Mixed Messages From U.S. Follow North Korea's Latest Nuclear Test
Sunday, September 03, 2017
North Korea says it has tested another nuclear device — its most powerful to date. This activity has provoked multiple responses from the White House.
What's Next For The White House After Bannon's Departure?
Saturday, August 19, 2017
The White House has had a tumultuous week. President Trump's comments about Charlottesville, Va., have been widely condemned, and the week ended with the ouster of White House strategist Steve Bannon.
Trump's Comments On White Supremacists Raise Questions
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
What did President Trump's return to blaming "both sides" for the violence in Charlottesville, Va., reveal about him and how he approaches the presidency?
Politics: Anthony Scaramucci's New Job, What's Next For Health Care
Sunday, July 23, 2017
It's been another tumultuous week in Washington. The GOP keeps trying and failing to vote on health care and the White House had a big personnel shake up.
Death Of GOP Health Care Bill Deals Political Blow To President Trump
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
The Republican-led effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act appears to be dead, dealing political consequences to the party and President Trump.
Trump Defends Donald Trump Jr.'s Meeting With Russian Lawyer
Thursday, July 13, 2017
President Trump defended his son's meeting with a Russian lawyer during a news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday.
Trump Heads To Europe As New Revelations Surface About Russia Links
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
President Trump is headed to Europe Wednesday as new and stunning revelations continue almost daily about Russian support of his 2016 campaign. But the news doesn't seem to be affecting Republicans trying to pursue his agenda.
Emails Confirm Donald Trump Jr. Knew Of Russian Effort To Sway 2016 Election
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Donald Trump, Jr., released emails confirming he was told of a Russian government effort to sway the 2016 election in his father's favor. That release reverberated through Washington, where numerous related investigations are underway.
Donald Trump Jr. Discloses Contact With Russian Officials During Campaign
Monday, July 10, 2017
Another Trump ally has disclosed a new contact with Russian officials during the campaign. This time, it's the president's son, Donald Trump, Jr.
Week In Politics: Trump's Trip, Russia, Health Care
Sunday, July 09, 2017
President Trump returns to Washington after his second international trip and meeting with Russian President Putin. Congress returns to Washington with the Senate's health care bill in debate.
After Touting Negotiating Skills, Trump Struggles To Make A Deal On Health Care
Thursday, July 06, 2017
President Trump has often touted his negotiating skills, but are they as good as advertised? And is he even using them when it comes to the Senate health care debate?
Trump 'Seems Remarkably Unprepared' for G20 Summit
Wednesday, July 05, 2017
President Donald Trump heads to the G20 Summit with what has been described as 'no set agenda.'
55 Percent Of Americans Disapprove Of Senate Health Care Bill
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
A new NPR-PBS NewsHour-Marist poll shows President Trump's approval ratings below 40 percent and approval of the GOP health care proposal in the teens. This toxic environment makes it even tougher for Republicans to forge a deal to meet their twin goals of repealing the Affordable Care Act and making affordable care more accessible.
