National Politics

Biden says his family had been ‘subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt him.’ ... Read More

Trump defends pardons for rioters and suggests Proud Boys could have place in politics

Among those Trump fired: chef and humanitarian Jose Andres from the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. Read More

Trump touts political firings and retribution as he begins a government overhaul in his image

President Donald Trump’s political retribution tour began this week with firings of his perceived enemies inside the federal government, the targeting of former intelligence and national security ... Read More

Trump to take more than 200 executive actions on first day in office — to clean up ‘failed, corrupt political establishment’

The actions include 50 executive orders, which are legally binding, with some involving border security and domestic energy production, while others are designed to ensure that federal workers are ... Read More

As Biden wraps up half-century political career, his failure to turn page on Trump weighs on president

President Biden's half-century political career comes to a close on Monday, as President-elect Trump is inaugurated and succeeds Biden in the White House.While the longtime Democratic senator from ... Read More

‘National emergency’: Trump declares ambitious illegal immigration crackdown in inaugural address

President Trump on Monday announced of slew of executive actions he will be taking to fulfill his promises on border security and illegal immigration. Read More

Trump becomes 47th president, capping remarkable political comeback

Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th president at a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda, declaring that the "the golden age of America begins right now." Late today, he appeared at a parade in the 20, ... Read More

Local Politics

In the minority at home, local conservatives booked expensive tickets to D.C. to feel part of a national movement ... A new mayor with no political experience in Portland has an audacious plan ... Read More

‘What we saw today is hopeful’: Colorado Springs political scientist breaks down historic inauguration of Donald Trump

As Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president, a Colorado Springs political scientist is looking at the impact this has for Coloradans. Read More

Trump keeps saluting during the national anthem - despite flag code regulations saying he shouldn’t

U.S. Code states that those who are not members of the armed forces should put their hands over their hearts during the national anthem ... Read More

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

January 17, 2025 • The popular social media app TikTok could be banned for U.S. users starting this Sunday, when a new law goes into effect. On Today's Show: Social media reporter for The ... Read More