Mara Liasson appears in the following:
Morning News Brief: Robert Mueller As Special Counsel, New Google Products
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been appointed as a special counsel to investigate Russian influence in the election. And Google has unveiled its latest product ideas.
White House Responds To Appointment Of Special Counsel In Russia Probe
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
In a statement Wednesday night, President Trump said a thorough investigation will confirm there was "no collusion" between his campaign and any foreign entity during last year's election.
White House Says Reports That Trump Revealed Classified Data Are Wrong
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Multiple media outlets are reporting that President Trump revealed foreign intelligence to Russia's foreign minister and ambassador when they visited the Oval Office last week.
News Brief: Trump Accused Of Sharing Classified Data, Iran Election Preview
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Reports suggest President Trump revealed classified information about ISIS to Russian officials at a White House meeting. A view from Iran ahead of the country's presidential election later this week.
White House Responds To Report Trump Revealed Classified Information To Russians
Monday, May 15, 2017
The White House is pushing back against a Washington Post story that alleges President Trump revealed classified information to Russian officials in the Oval Office last week.
Critics Lash Out At Trump After He Fires FBI Director James Comey
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Donald Trump's base is standing with him, liberals see the firing as adding fuel to calls for an impeachment and lawmakers on both sides feel angst.
It's Been A Rough Week for James Comey, But At Least He Got Some Cookies
Friday, May 12, 2017
A 9-year-old who lives in Comey's neighborhood dropped off the treats earlier this week, after she saw reporters swarming the former FBI director's house.
Trump Planned To Fire Comey Regardless Of Justice Department Recommendation
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Trump says he was intent on firing the FBI director no matter what Justice Department officials recommended. Washington Post reporter Robert Costa talks about why these statements are contradictory.
White House Defends Decision To Fire FBI Director James Comey
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
President Trump says he fired FBI Director James Comey because he "wasn't doing a good job." NPR takes a look at what was behind the decision and how the White House is handling the political fallout.
Comey's Firing Due To Handling Of Clinton Email Probe, White House Says
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
The White House says FBI Director James Comey was dismissed for how he handled the scandal around Hillary Clinton's private email server while she was secretary of state.
James Comey's Firing Raises Questions About FBI Probe Into Russia
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
The White House's dismissal of Comey raises questions about the state of the FBI's investigation into Russia's meddling in the election and whether the Trump campaign was tied to Russia.
White House Announces Trump Has Fired FBI Director James Comey
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
According to a statement from the press secretary, FBI Director Comey has been terminated and removed from office. President Trump made the decision based on recommendations from the attorney general.
Trump Lobbies House Republicans To Vote For Health Care Bill
Wednesday, May 03, 2017
President Trump personally lobbied House Republicans on Wednesday to vote for the revised GOP plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
White House Defends Trump's Decision To Reach Out To Philippines' President
Monday, May 01, 2017
The White House is defending President Trump's decision to reach out to the Philippines president, despite his sketchy record on human rights.
Why Trump's First 100 Days Matter And Why They Don't
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Saturday is President Trump's 100th day in office. What do the first 100 days tell us about the kind of presidency he will have?
Journalists Reflect On What They've Learned During Trump's First 100 Days
Saturday, April 29, 2017
NPR's Mara Liasson and The Washington Post's Robert Costa speak about covering the Trump administration during President Trump's first 100 days.
Shutdown Averted: White House Backs Down On Health Care Demands
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
The White House appears to be backing down on multiple demands that were threatening a partial government shutdown, including withholding subsidies to help low-income people under Obamacare.
Trump Pledges To Confront Anti-Semitism At Holocaust Remembrance Event
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
During an event to remember the Holocaust, President Trump pledged to defeat anti-Semitism. The White House has previously been criticized for the way it has talked about the Holocaust and anti-Semitism.
Almost 100 Days In, 'Trumpism' Is Still Not Clearly Defined
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Donald Trump is a man who's made a life out of branding. But as president, the brand is muddled — is he a protectionist looking out for the little guy or has he gone "mainstream"?
Trump's Platform Remains Unclear As President Reaches 100 Days
Monday, April 24, 2017
Candidate Donald Trump promised to blow up the political establishment — picking and choosing policies to suit his vision. But 100 days in office, it is far from clear what exactly "Trumpism" means.