Mara Liasson appears in the following:
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.
Senate Republican Leaders Delay Vote On Health Care Bill
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
President Trump huddled with Republican senators on Tuesday to discuss the Senate's health care bill. Republican leaders decided to delay a vote on the measure amid concern it doesn't have enough support to pass.
GOP Sen. Susan Collins Plans To Oppose Senate Health Bill After CBO Report
Monday, June 26, 2017
The Congressional Budget Office said Monday 22 million more people would be uninsured over the next decade under the Senate health care bill. Maine Sen. Collins later said she would oppose the bill.
Trump Faces High Stakes Over Senate Republican Health Care Bill
Monday, June 26, 2017
It's a high stakes week for President Trump, with the fate of a Republican repeal and replacement for Obamacare on the line in the Senate. Plus, the Supreme Court weighed in on the travel ban.
Politics This Week: Health Care And Obama's Russia Reaction
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Two huge issues loom over Capitol Hill and the rest of the country: the Republican-engineered overhaul of the health care system and the Russian campaign to influence the last election.
After GOP Victory In Georgia, Trump Fires Up A Crowd In Iowa
Thursday, June 22, 2017
It was President Trump's fifth campaign rally since he was inaugurated in January. The frequent return to the campaign trail is a huge deviation from past presidents.
