Mara Liasson

Mara Liasson appears in the following:

Trump's Reality Star Approach To The Real World

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Suspense, drama and eventually a victorious hero — that was President Trump's framing of the NATO summit, revealing his approach to international relations. A cliffhanger with Vladimir Putin awaits.

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Did President Trump Get Anything More From NATO Than What He Came With?

Thursday, July 12, 2018

The whiplash of President Trump berating NATO allies, only to praise them and claim victory for himself, reveals what Trump seeks to get in the public eye, even if not much changes in the substance.

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What Trump Got Out Of The NATO Summit

Thursday, July 12, 2018

President Trump gave an unplanned news conference Thursday following meetings with leaders of NATO countries. We also talk with former NATO Director of Policy Planning Fabrice Pothier.

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Trump Says Allies To Increase Military Spending

Thursday, July 12, 2018

President Trump held in impromptu news conference in Brussels.

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Trump Speaks To Reporters In Brussels

Thursday, July 12, 2018

President Trump gave an unplanned news conference in Brussels on Thursday. We have coverage and analysis.

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Senate Democrats Have Few Options To Stop Confirmation Of Supreme Court Nominee

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

President Trump and his Republican allies sound confident about the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, but Democrats have moved quickly to object to his nomination.

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President Trump's Expected Supreme Court Announcement Sets Off Debate

Monday, July 09, 2018

President Trump will announce his pick for the Supreme Court Monday night, setting off a confirmation process in the Senate that will have both sides fired up.

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Upcoming Week In Politics: Supreme Court, Trump Heads To Europe

Sunday, July 08, 2018

President Trump is scheduled to announce his Supreme Court nominee and then will head to Europe for a NATO summit.

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Trump Narrows Supreme Court Shortlist To 3 — With 2 On The Inside Track

Thursday, July 05, 2018

Trump said he will make the announcement Monday night at 9 p.m. at the White House. He is deciding between Judges Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett and Raymond Kethledge.

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4 Questions About The Call To Abolish ICE

Tuesday, July 03, 2018

Some Democrats want to disband the Homeland Security agency that enforces immigration policy. But the slogan "Abolish ICE" raises more political issues than it answers.

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Trump Begins Meeeting With Possible Nominees To The Supreme Court

Monday, July 02, 2018

President Trump is continuing the process of choosing a Supreme Court nominee ahead of an announcement scheduled for July 9.

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The Supreme Court And The Midterms

Sunday, July 01, 2018

President Trump plans to announce another nomination to the Supreme Court on July 9. The effects of his choice will echo beyond the court docket to the midterm elections.

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News Brief: Primaries Roundup, VA Secretary Hearing, War In Syria

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

National progressives scored a major coup over the Democratic establishment on Tuesday night in one of several primaries. Also, Liz Sly of The Washington Post discusses the war in Syria.

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President Trump Calls Supreme Court Decision On Travel Ban A Victory For Americans

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

President Trump called the Supreme Court's decision to uphold his latest version of the travel ban a victory for the American people.

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President Trump Threatens To Deport People Without Due Process

Monday, June 25, 2018

President Trump is keeping up his hardline rhetoric on immigration. He threatened to deport those crossing the border illegally without due process — sending mixed signals to Congress on the issue.

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Bolton May Not Be In Sync With Each Of Trump's Foreign Policy Instincts

Monday, June 25, 2018

Even though National Security Adviser John Bolton has been in the administration for a short time, his foreign policy ideas — including a mistrust of multilateral agreements — are having an impact.

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Weekend Politics Roundup

Sunday, June 24, 2018

We have the latest on President Trump's reversal on separating migrant families at the border and the response.

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Why President Trump Reversed His Position On Immigrant Families

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

President Trump is generally known to dig in when faced with opposition rather than back down from a fight. But in the case of separating immigrant families from children, Trump abruptly shifted gears.

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Politics In The News: Immigration And The Southern Border Crisis

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

President Trump will huddle with GOP lawmakers Tuesday as they pursue immigration legislation. It comes as Trump faces heat for separating immigrant children from parents at the border.

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Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen Defends 'Zero Tolerance' Border Policy

Monday, June 18, 2018

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen addresses the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy that is separating families who cross the border illegally.

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