Rudy Giuliani speaks to the media outside Manhattan federal court in New York, Jan. 3, 2025. Ted Shaffrey/AP hide caption toggle caption Ted Shaffrey/AP Former New York City Mayor Rudy …
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How Trump is decimating federal employee unions one step at a time
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSharda Fornnarino is an outpatient surgery nurse at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colo., where she’s also local director for National Nurses United. In August, the …
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A remembrance of longtime CBS reporter and White House correspondent Mark Knoller
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe White House Press Corps lost an icon this weekend. A remembrance of longtime CBS News reporter Mark Knoller. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: This weekend, the White House press corps lost …
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Guatemala says it suggested that U.S. send its unaccompanied migrant children home
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Guatemalan Minister of Governance Francisco Jimenez shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding on a joint security program agreement at the Palacio Nacional …
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Politics chat: White House defends legality of tariffs, Russia-Ukraine talks deadline
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump’s tariffs remain after yet another court determines them illegal. Meanwhile, warships are off the Venezuela coast and Monday is Trump’s deadline for Moscow-Kyiv talks to be scheduled.
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Congress returns from recess, with a month-end government shutdown looming
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLawmakers return to Congress this week from their August recess. They face a long to-do list, with the risk of a government shutdown looming.
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With newly approved maps in Texas, GOP puts its gains with Latinos to the test
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesU.S. congressional district maps are displayed as the Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting meets at the Texas State Capitol on Aug. 6, in Austin, Texas. Republicans are hoping the …
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The White House is asking Congress to take back nearly $5 billion in appropriated foreign aid funds. The timing of the request makes it hard for Congress to weigh in …
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Here’s why a top California Republican proposes splitting the state into two
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAfter California Democrats voted for a plan to gerrymander congressional districts, a top Republican is proposing to split the state in two. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Assemblyman James Gallagher. …
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Week in Politics: CDC faces turmoil; future of the Fed; Trump’s recent executive orders
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe discuss turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control, Fed independence, and President Trump’s latest executive orders.