Mara Liasson appears in the following:
Trump, Biden Will Each Hold A Town Hall In An Attempt To Attract Votes
Thursday, October 15, 2020
President Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden were supposed to debate Thursday night. That plan was replaced with dueling televised town halls — a split-screen moment as they race to Nov. 3.
Politics Chat: Trump Trying To Return To Campaign Amid Coronavirus Diagnosis
Sunday, October 11, 2020
President Trump is behaving particularly erratically as he struggles to return to a normal campaign schedule.
Trump's COVID-19 Treatment Hangs Over Vice Presidential Debate
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris have their only debate Wednesday in Salt Lake City. Amid the White House COVID-19 outbreak, the stage has changed.
White House Struggles To Explain, Contain Its Own Spiraling COVID-19 Crisis
Monday, October 05, 2020
Five days after President Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, and with the commander in chief hospitalized, the White House is struggling to show it has the situation under control.
Trump Medical Team Says President Continues To Improve
Monday, October 05, 2020
President Trump remains at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for COVID-19 treatment. Answers about his care have often led to more questions.
Physician Clarifies Contradictory Statements But Maintains Trump Is 'Doing Well'
Sunday, October 04, 2020
President Trump is hospitalized and is being treated with experimental therapies less than a month from Election Day. There was a briefing on his condition Sunday.
Politics Chat: President Remains At Walter Reed Hospital After Coronavirus Diagnosis
Sunday, October 04, 2020
President Trump is hospitalized and is being treated with experimental therapies less than a month from Election Day.
How Trump's Positive Coronavirus Test Affects Government And His Campaign
Friday, October 02, 2020
President Trump's positive test for the coronavirus raises many questions — about both the government and his reelection campaign.
Shouting, Interruptions Detract From Policy Issues In Presidential Debate
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden met for their first presidential debate Tuesday night in Cleveland. The debate quickly turned into chaos. The second debate is set for Oct. 15.
Looking Ahead: Confirmation Process Of Trump Supreme Court Nominee
Saturday, September 26, 2020
President Trump has formally announced his nomination of federal judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court.
Trump Won't Promise Peaceful Transfer Of Power After Election
Thursday, September 24, 2020
In response to a reporter's question, President Trump on Wednesday suggested that he might not accept the election results if he is not declared the winner in November.
Trump To Name His Pick For Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court Seat
Monday, September 21, 2020
President Trump and Senate Republicans appear determined to get a new Supreme Court justice confirmed before the November election. Democrats are vowing to stop that from happening.
Politics Chat: Justice Ginsburg's Supreme Court Vacancy Politicized By Senate
Sunday, September 20, 2020
We take a look at how Senate Republicans and Democrats will politicize the fight for who will replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the Supreme Court.
How Supreme Court Vacancy Could Change Dynamics Of Presidential Election
Friday, September 18, 2020
The vacancy on the Supreme Court sets up the potential for an epic political fight and comes days after President Trump released a short list of names he would nominate.
President Trump Contradicts Head Of CDC Regarding Vaccine, Masks
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Trump says a COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by the end of 2020. At the same time, the top communications official at Health and Human Services is going on leave after comments he made on Facebook.
Trump Says Distribution Of Coronavirus Vaccines Could Begin As Early as next month
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a plan for distributing coronavirus vaccines. Later, President Trump said the government could begin the distribution as early as next month.
Mike Bloomberg Commits $100 Million To Help Joe Biden Win Florida
Sunday, September 13, 2020
Bloomberg's investment is a potential game changer in Florida, a swing state with expensive media markets.
Trump Knew Seriousness Of The Coronavirus Early On, New Book Says
Wednesday, September 09, 2020
President Trump told journalist Bob Woodward the coronavirus was "deadly stuff" while publicly downplaying the severity of the virus, according to Woodward's new book, Rage.
President Trump Visits Kenosha, Wis., To Show Support For Police And Businesses
Tuesday, September 01, 2020
President Trump said he went to Kenosha, Wis., to show support for law enforcement and businesses affected by recent protests. Critics say his visit might stoke further confrontation.
How Are Presidential Candidates Responding To Violent Protests?
Monday, August 31, 2020
Now that the political conventions are over, the latest turn in the presidential race has centered on protests and some incidents of violence. The issue appears to be a big one heading into November.