Mara Liasson

Mara Liasson appears in the following:

Politics In The News

Monday, December 12, 2016

Donald Trump is dismissing intelligence assessments that Russia interfered in the election to favor his victory. He's also reportedly leaning toward naming the ExxonMobil CEO as secretary of state.

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Americans Divided Over Donald Trump's Early Moves As President-Elect

Friday, December 09, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump is putting his own stamp on the role of chief executive, which has some people rejoicing and others worried about where he's going to take the country.

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Trump Delivers Populist Message To Supporters, Pence Speaks To Insiders In Washington

Wednesday, December 07, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump held a rally in North Carolina as he works on building his administration. Meanwhile, Vice President-elect Mike Pence spoke to conservatives at Trump's Washington hotel.

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Trump Transition Continues Amid Fallout From Controversial Tweets

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday additional nominees for positions in his administration. The transition is happening as Trump continues to draw attention for his controversial tweets.

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Politics In The News: Transition And Recount

Monday, November 28, 2016

An effort led by Green Party candidate Jill Stein to recount votes is moving ahead in Wisconsin, as Donald Trump's deliberations over who to pick as secretary of state has turned into a public feud.

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Questions About Trump Dominate Obama's Final Foreign Trip

Monday, November 21, 2016

President Barack Obama spent the majority of his last international speech answering questions from world leaders about Donald Trump's surprise victory and what it means for foreign policy.

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Working Weekend: Obama In Peru; Trump In New Jersey

Monday, November 21, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump spent the weekend trying to figure out the rest of the key positions for his administration, while President Obama finished his last overseas trip in Lima, Peru.

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Republicans Consider How Trump Has Changed Their Party

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump is scrambling to fill a Cabinet and an administration in the next 65 days. The transition is off to a chaotic start.

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Transition Process Begins: Trump To Meet With Obama At The White House

Thursday, November 10, 2016

The meeting is one of the first steps in the transition process. At the same time, there is a lot happening in the political parties after the seismic presidential election.

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4 Questions Democrats Now Have To Grapple With

Wednesday, November 09, 2016

Democrats lost the presidency Tuesday and were unable to gain control of the Senate or the House. They have some soul-searching to do as they think about the future.

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Democrats Adjust To New Role As Minority Party After Election

Wednesday, November 09, 2016

The election of Donald Trump was a surprise to pollsters, pundits and perhaps most of all, the Democratic Party. With Republicans in power in the White House, Senate and House of Representatives, Democrats will have to figure out their role as the minority party.

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Polls Close In Ohio, North Carolina And West Virginia

Tuesday, November 08, 2016

The key states of Ohio and North Carolina are closing their polls in the 2016 presidential election. West Virginia has been called for Donald Trump.

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Polls Begin Closing In 6 States Across the U.S.

Tuesday, November 08, 2016

Polls are closing in Virginia, Indiana, Georgia, Vermont, Kentucky and South Carolina. Georgia is a reliably Republican state that could be close this year.

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2016 Presidential Campaign Revealed Deep Divisions In The Democratic Party

Tuesday, November 08, 2016

The 2016 presidential campaign laid bare big divisions in the Democratic Party. The outcome of Tuesday's election will have a major impact on how those splits are addressed.

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2016 Campaign Leaves Major Impact On Republican Party's Future

Tuesday, November 08, 2016

The 2016 campaign has left deep impressions on the identity of the Republican Party that will impact the GOP's future for years to come.

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Early Voting Data Provides Clues About Turnout On Election Day

Monday, November 07, 2016

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are making their closing arguments to voters as the 2016 presidential election comes to a close. Already, early voting numbers are providing clues about turnout and the candidates' effectiveness at getting out the vote.

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6 Questions We'll Be Asking As Presidential Election Results Roll In

Monday, November 07, 2016

Some key factors about tomorrow's results could have major implications for the future of both the Republican and Democratic parties.

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What's At Stake For Policy After The Election

Sunday, November 06, 2016

No matter who wins on Tuesday, the next president will be facing some big issues, and he or she may or may not have cooperation from Congress.

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Clinton Campaign Responds To FBI Renewing Email Investigation

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Democrats are rallying to Hillary Clinton's defense after the FBI renewed its investigation into her email practices. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has been talking up the news.

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Democrats Push For Down-Ballot Votes As Clinton Holds Steady In Key States

Monday, October 24, 2016

With presidential nominee Hillary Clinton holding a steady lead in key battleground states, Democrats led by President Obama are turning their attention to down ballot races. From Congress to the legislatures, the party is at a low water mark they hope to correct before Obama leaves office.

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