Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison, but Can Trump Intervene?
Amounting to essentially a death sentence for Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong publisher is sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating China’s national security law. What can Donald Trump do when he meets ...
9 Feb 23min
Trump Calls to ‘Nationalize’ Elections, as the GOP Debates Tightening Voter ID
Donald Trump says the federal government should "take over the voting" in many places, drawing pushback from Republicans, who argue that the Constitution creates a decentralized system. Plus, Congress...
6 Feb 24min
Is Trump Getting Closer to Brokering a Russia-Ukraine Peace?
U.S. negotiators profess optimism, as Vladimir Putin feels more economic pressure from sanctions amid staggering casualties. But land and security guarantees for Ukraine are still sticking points. ...
5 Feb 27min
The ICE Drawdown in Minneapolis / Epstein Files Collateral Damage
Border czar Tom Homan says 700 immigration officers are leaving Minnesota, and those that remain will get body cameras, while Congress gives itself mere days to negotiate a funding bill with ICE refor...
4 Feb 25min
Trump's ‘Armada’ Nears Iran / U.S. Life Expectancy Hits a Record
As a U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East, President Trump goes back to negotiating with Iran. But what does the U.S. want in a deal, now that Iran's nuclear sites are rubble, and will Tru...
3 Feb 23min
Donald Trump’s ‘Central Casting’ Pick for the Federal Reserve
With Donald Trump citing education, looks, and thoughts on cutting interest rates, Kevin Warsh emerged as his choice for chairman of the Federal Reserve. Will Senator Thom Tillis stick to his promise ...
2 Feb 26min
Another Spending Impasse in Congress, as Democrats Demand an ICE Overhaul
Washington is again racing to avoid a government shutdown, as Democrats seek changes to federal immigration enforcement, such as requiring agents to carry body cameras and prohibiting them from wearin...
30 Jan 25min
Is Social Media Liable for Teen Mental Health? A Bellwether Trial Begins
The lawsuit in California involves a young woman who says addictive use of social sites led to anxiety and body-image problems. But can she prove causation, does Section 230 immunity stand in the way,...
29 Jan 23min
