After weeks of President Trump threatening and intimidating big law firms into bowing down and giving him hundreds of millions of dollars in free services, one federal judge has said enough. Plus, the President tries to starve public broadcasting of money. Why and how he's doing it. Legendary documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and the CEO of PBS, Paula Kerger, ... Show More
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At Least 160 Still Missing After Catastrophic Texas Flooding, Officials Say
As the death toll climbs in Texas, FEMA insiders tell us that internal red tape and cost-cutting slowed their response to the state's flooding, in some cases, by days. Plus, Vladimir Putin ramps up deadly strikes on Ukraine, and President Trump is asked again about those delayed ... Show More
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May 29
NPR’s CEO on the Fight Over Public Media
In May, President Trump signed an executive order cutting off federal funding for public broadcasters, including NPR and PBS. In his order, Trump said “neither entity presents a fair, accurate or unbiased portrayal of current events to taxpaying citizens.” WSJ’s Joe Flint breaks ... Show More
25m 13s
Feb 2025
Elon Musk Is Reshaping The Government, But Is It Legal?
First: Trump takeover. The president takes a sledgehammer to the government. Now, judges are saying not so fast. The news overnight, and what's next. My panel weighs in. Plus, my new reporting and how Democrats are responding.
And: The Elon effect. I'll talk to a close ally of mu ... Show More
43m 10s
Mar 2025
How Trump Is Scaring Big Law Firms Into Submission
After engaging in a campaign of retribution against his enemies within the federal government, President Trump is turning to those outside of it.Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains what that retribution has looked like for a single law f ... Show More
24m 59s
Jan 2025
Trump Order Fails First Legal Test
A judge blocks the Trump Administration's birthright citizenship order. The president promises to appeal. Plus, Trump warns the world: "If you don't make your product in America, then very simply, you will have to pay a tariff." And despite new revelations, the Senate advances Pe ... Show More
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