Mara Liasson
Stories
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Politics chat: Confusion over Trump's agenda with tariffs and trade war
There's confusion over what the president wants with his trade war and whether the GOP's big spending bill should include raising taxes on the rich in order to fund Trump's domestic priorities.
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100 Days: Trump's relationship with Congress and the courts
Many of Trump's actions are a direct challenge to the courts and to Congress, the two branches of government designed to act as checks on presidential power. We look at this power dynamic.
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Politics chat: Trump to meet with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele
President Trump meets El Salvador's president Monday at the White House to discuss the use of a Salvadoran supermax prison for migrants deported from the U.S.
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President Trump has announced a hold on most tariffs, but China faces tariffs of 125%
President Trump abruptly announced a 90-day pause on the steep tariffs that went into effect Wednesday -- except for China.
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Politics chat: 'Hands Off' protests in Washington, Trump's tariffs and Republicans
President Trump's tariff regime puts him at odds with Congressional Republicans seeking to cut taxes.
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As Trump tries for Ukraine-Russia deal, public opinion on conflict shifts
As Trump tries -- with difficulty -- to get a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, public opinion about the conflict has been shifting.
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Politics chat: Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik nomination, special elections coming up
A thin GOP House majority keeps Rep. Elise Stefanik from joining the Trump administration, Elon Musk's involvement in Wisconsin's special election, and fallout from the Signal app scandal.
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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.