Mara Liasson
Stories
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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.
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Politics chat: Government shutdown averted as Biden signs stopgap funding bill
NPR national political correspondent Mara Liasson joins NPR's Ayesha Rascoe to discuss the spending battle and how it could affect the early months of the incoming Trump administration.
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Trump gives his first news conference since he won last month's election
President-elect Donald Trump gave a wide-ranging news conference on Monday. Here are the takeaways.
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Politics chat: Stepping down from the cabinet could potentially benefit Matt Gaetz
President-elect Trump is continuing to announce his picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking officials.
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The DNC is looking for a new leader after the party's stinging loss in 2024
The election for the chair of the Democratic National Committee is coming up. The winner will play a big role in helping to determine what the what presidential election looks and sounds like.
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President Biden promises a peaceful transfer of power
President Biden said he's committed to a smooth transition of power -- and gave a pep talk to Democrats disappointed in the election results.
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All the campaign outrage, in context
We sort through the heated rhetoric over "garbage," Liz Cheney and Trump's outreach to Arab Americans.
