Mara Liasson
Stories
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Trump gives automakers a tariff break
President Trump says U.S. automakers will get a one-month break on steep tariffs for Canadian and Mexican goods.
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What to expect in President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress tonight
President Trump will give an address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Here's what to expect. It's the first big speech since his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Why Elon Musk is pouring money into a state supreme court race in Wisconsin
The race for a state Supreme Court justice in Wisconsin could offer some clues about the upcoming 2026 election cycle — and, about Elon Musk's power in politics.
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Politics chat: Trump's possible negotiating tactic, address to Congress
In one week, President Trump may have broken the Western Alliance and kick-started a nuclear arms race.
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Here's what the Trump administration did today
President Trump touted his efforts to remake the government, including calling on federal workers to return to the office. He also defended his attempt to pause and review federal grants and loans.
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Politics chat: Trump fires Inspector Generals, passes a slew of executive orders
We look at some of President Trump's executive orders as well as the confirmation process for his controversial nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth.
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Takeaways from Trump's inauguration speeches
We remember Trump's 2017 inaugural address for "American carnage." What will his 2025 address be remembered for?
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Democrats learn the same hard lesson again
Democrats will soon be shut out of the three branches of government. They'll elect a new chair to help win back the working class voters who used to be part of their base. This has happened before.
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Politics chat: January 6 anniversary, Republicans in Congress split over immigration
Congress will certify the 2024 presidential election results Monday, exactly four years after the attack on the Capitol. Plus, the split among Republicans over immigration reform.
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Former President Jimmy Carter's impact on Washington
Former President Jimmy Carter only served one term in the White House, but his legacy of service lasted for decades, and shaped how former presidents engage with public life.
