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  • Trump Calls to ‘Nationalize’ Elections, as the GOP Debates Tightening Voter ID

    Trump Calls to ‘Nationalize’ Elections, as the GOP Debates Tightening Voter ID
    2026/02/06
    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 weighs a bill to require citizenship checks in voting, meaning many driver's licenses wouldn't qualify as ID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 分
  • Is Trump Getting Closer to Brokering a Russia-Ukraine Peace?

    Is Trump Getting Closer to Brokering a Russia-Ukraine Peace?
    2026/02/05
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 分
  • The ICE Drawdown in Minneapolis / Epstein Files Collateral Damage

    The ICE Drawdown in Minneapolis / Epstein Files Collateral Damage
    2026/02/04
    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 reforms. Plus, the government publishes three million pages of Epstein files, with victim details inadvertently left unredacted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 分
  • Trump's ‘Armada’ Nears Iran / U.S. Life Expectancy Hits a Record

    Trump's ‘Armada’ Nears Iran / U.S. Life Expectancy Hits a Record
    2026/02/03
    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 Trump help the country's protesters? Plus, new figures show Americans are living longer, which is good news with political lessons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 分
  • Donald Trump’s ‘Central Casting’ Pick for the Federal Reserve

    Donald Trump’s ‘Central Casting’ Pick for the Federal Reserve
    2026/02/02
    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 to block any nominee until the Jerome Powell investigation concludes? Plus, Republicans lose a reliable state Senate seat in Texas, which could indicate Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement is backfiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 分
  • Another Spending Impasse in Congress, as Democrats Demand an ICE Overhaul

    Another Spending Impasse in Congress, as Democrats Demand an ICE Overhaul
    2026/01/30
    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 wearing face masks. Plus, Tom Homan tells Minneapolis he's working on a plan to de-escalate the federal surge there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 分
  • Is Social Media Liable for Teen Mental Health? A Bellwether Trial Begins

    Is Social Media Liable for Teen Mental Health? A Bellwether Trial Begins
    2026/01/29
    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, and is this the right role for the courts? Plus, Australia's ban on users under 16 has deactivated five million accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 分
  • Trump Wants to 'De-escalate' in Minneapolis. Will Democrats Help?

    Trump Wants to 'De-escalate' in Minneapolis. Will Democrats Help?
    2026/01/28
    "Just give us your criminals," Donald Trump says he told Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, and could this be a starting point for compromise? Yet the local jail, run by Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt, doesn't honor ICE detainers, and Minneapolis has a broad "sanctuary" law that bans police from helping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 分