Mara Liasson

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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.

  Mar 02, 2025 at 5:02 am

• 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.

  Jan 29, 2025 at 2:31 pm

• 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.

  Jan 26, 2025 at 5:01 am

• Takeaways from Trump's inauguration speeches

  We remember Trump's 2017 inaugural address for "American carnage." What will his 2025 address be remembered for?

  Jan 20, 2025 at 2:24 pm

• 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.

  Jan 17, 2025 at 1:45 pm

• 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.

  Jan 05, 2025 at 5:01 am

• 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.

  Dec 29, 2024 at 4:04 pm

• 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.

  Dec 22, 2024 at 5:02 am

• 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.

  Dec 17, 2024 at 4:09 am

• 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.

  Nov 24, 2024 at 4:49 am