Mara Liasson appears in the following:
Donald Trump Jr. Discloses Contact With Russian Officials During Campaign
Monday, July 10, 2017
Another Trump ally has disclosed a new contact with Russian officials during the campaign. This time, it's the president's son, Donald Trump, Jr.
Week In Politics: Trump's Trip, Russia, Health Care
Sunday, July 09, 2017
President Trump returns to Washington after his second international trip and meeting with Russian President Putin. Congress returns to Washington with the Senate's health care bill in debate.
After Touting Negotiating Skills, Trump Struggles To Make A Deal On Health Care
Thursday, July 06, 2017
President Trump has often touted his negotiating skills, but are they as good as advertised? And is he even using them when it comes to the Senate health care debate?
Trump 'Seems Remarkably Unprepared' for G20 Summit
Wednesday, July 05, 2017
President Donald Trump heads to the G20 Summit with what has been described as 'no set agenda.'
55 Percent Of Americans Disapprove Of Senate Health Care Bill
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
A new NPR-PBS NewsHour-Marist poll shows President Trump's approval ratings below 40 percent and approval of the GOP health care proposal in the teens. This toxic environment makes it even tougher for Republicans to forge a deal to meet their twin goals of repealing the Affordable Care Act and making affordable care more accessible.
Senate Republican Leaders Delay Vote On Health Care Bill
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
President Trump huddled with Republican senators on Tuesday to discuss the Senate's health care bill. Republican leaders decided to delay a vote on the measure amid concern it doesn't have enough support to pass.
GOP Sen. Susan Collins Plans To Oppose Senate Health Bill After CBO Report
Monday, June 26, 2017
The Congressional Budget Office said Monday 22 million more people would be uninsured over the next decade under the Senate health care bill. Maine Sen. Collins later said she would oppose the bill.
Trump Faces High Stakes Over Senate Republican Health Care Bill
Monday, June 26, 2017
It's a high stakes week for President Trump, with the fate of a Republican repeal and replacement for Obamacare on the line in the Senate. Plus, the Supreme Court weighed in on the travel ban.
Politics This Week: Health Care And Obama's Russia Reaction
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Two huge issues loom over Capitol Hill and the rest of the country: the Republican-engineered overhaul of the health care system and the Russian campaign to influence the last election.
After GOP Victory In Georgia, Trump Fires Up A Crowd In Iowa
Thursday, June 22, 2017
It was President Trump's fifth campaign rally since he was inaugurated in January. The frequent return to the campaign trail is a huge deviation from past presidents.
Trump Isn't So Naive When It Comes To Being Investigated
Friday, June 16, 2017
Some Republicans have defended President Trump against accusations related to an FBI investigation by saying he's naive in the ways of Washington. But Trump himself has shown knowledge of the process.
Special Counsel Expands Russia Probe To Include Trump, Reports Say
Thursday, June 15, 2017
President Trump is calling the special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation a "witch hunt" after reports that Mueller is looking into whether Trump tried to obstruct justice.
Morning News Brief: Democrats Sue Trump, GOP Health Care Plan's Future
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
More than 190 Democrats in Congress are suing President Trump over foreign payments to his businesses. Also, a look at the future of the Republican health care plan, and white phosphorous use in Iraq.
Jeff Sessions Denies Discussing Election With Russians In Senate Testimony
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Attorney General Sessions was emphatic in defending himself against suggestions of any wrongdoing during the 2016 campaign. He also declined to discuss his conversations with President Trump.
White House Continues To Deal With Fallout From Russia Investigation
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
With Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifying on Capitol Hill, the White House is still grappling with fallout from the Russia investigation and the president's firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Week In Politics: Sessions To Testify To Address Comey Statements
Sunday, June 11, 2017
On Saturday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said he would testify to the Senate Intelligence Committee. And President Trump pushed back against the testimony of fired FBI Director James Comey.
Trump's Lawyer Denies President Asked Comey For Loyalty Pledge
Thursday, June 08, 2017
Former FBI director James Comey's testimony Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee has political consequences for the president. Trump's private lawyer later responded to Comey's testimony.
Comey's Opening Statement Posted Online Ahead Of Senate Testimony
Wednesday, June 07, 2017
Fired FBI Director James Comey recounts his encounters with President Trump in testimony to be delivered Thursday on Capitol Hill. The White House insists Trump is focused on his agenda, not Comey.
Trump Defends Travel Ban In Wake Of London Terror Attack
Monday, June 05, 2017
President Trump criticized London's mayor and defended his travel ban in the wake of a stabbing attack in the British capital over the weekend.
Russia Investigation Elevates Jared Kushner's Previously Low Profile
Friday, June 02, 2017
Jared Kushner — the president's son-in-law and the husband of Trump's beloved daughter Ivanka — was expected to play the role of first friend — someone whose only agenda was to help the president. Instead, Kushner was given a vast policy portfolio, and now finds himself right in the middle of the Russia investigation.
