Mara Liasson appears in the following:
U.S. Intelligence Findings On Russian Cyber Hacks Expose Political Rifts
Thursday, January 05, 2017
The intelligence community's finding that Russia was behind cyber hacks affecting the U.S. election has exposed rifts between Republican lawmakers, intelligence officials and President-elect Trump.
When It Comes To Russia, So Far Donald Trump Mostly Stands Alone
Thursday, January 05, 2017
Republicans have embraced many of Trump's stances on key issues like trade and the deficit. On Russia, however, they couldn't be more divided.
Obama To Huddle With Democrats Over How To Save Affordable Care Act
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
President Obama will strategize with Democrats on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning on ways to preserve Obamacare. Republicans are committed to dismantling the healthcare law in its current form.
Trump Picks Robert Lighthizer To Be U.S. Trade Representative
Tuesday, January 03, 2017
Donald Trump's transition team made the announcement Tuesday. Lighthizer was deputy trade representative under Ronald Reagan, and is seen by many as a longtime advocate of more protectionist rules.
Trump's Responses In U.S.-Russia Dispute Roil Congress, Intelligence Community
Sunday, January 01, 2017
Weeks from Inauguration Day, there's a growing rift between how President Obama, some senators and some in the intelligence community view Russia, and how Trump tweets about Russia and its leader.
4 Things Democrats Need To Do (Plus 1 They Shouldn't) To Rebuild In 2017
Monday, December 26, 2016
Democrats have a lot to do in the new year, as they start to try to recover from a bruising 2016 election. But searching for their next presidential candidate isn't necessarily the answer.
Democrats Face Difficult Path Forward After Bruising 2016 Election
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Democrats have some major tasks ahead in the new year as they try to rebuild their party after a bruising 2016 election outcome put them well out of power in the White House, Congress and many states.
Trump Announces He's Picked Rex Tillerson As Secretary Of State
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
In a statement released Tuesday morning by his transition team, Donald Trump announced he intends to nominate Rex Tillerson for secretary of state. Tillerson is the CEO of ExxonMobil.
Trump's Transactional Foreign Policy
Monday, December 12, 2016
Donald Trump's recent consideration of ExxonMobil chief Rex Tillerson points to signs of a foreign policy centered on making deals with other governments.
Donald Trump: Strong Leader Or Dangerous Authoritarian?
Monday, December 12, 2016
Critics worry that the president-elect has authoritarian tendencies. With a tweet, he can hurt a company's stock or incite threats against a labor leader. His supporters say fears are overblown.
Politics In The News
Monday, December 12, 2016
Donald Trump is dismissing intelligence assessments that Russia interfered in the election to favor his victory. He's also reportedly leaning toward naming the ExxonMobil CEO as secretary of state.
Americans Divided Over Donald Trump's Early Moves As President-Elect
Friday, December 09, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump is putting his own stamp on the role of chief executive, which has some people rejoicing and others worried about where he's going to take the country.
Trump Delivers Populist Message To Supporters, Pence Speaks To Insiders In Washington
Wednesday, December 07, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump held a rally in North Carolina as he works on building his administration. Meanwhile, Vice President-elect Mike Pence spoke to conservatives at Trump's Washington hotel.
Trump Transition Continues Amid Fallout From Controversial Tweets
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday additional nominees for positions in his administration. The transition is happening as Trump continues to draw attention for his controversial tweets.
Politics In The News: Transition And Recount
Monday, November 28, 2016
An effort led by Green Party candidate Jill Stein to recount votes is moving ahead in Wisconsin, as Donald Trump's deliberations over who to pick as secretary of state has turned into a public feud.
Questions About Trump Dominate Obama's Final Foreign Trip
Monday, November 21, 2016
President Barack Obama spent the majority of his last international speech answering questions from world leaders about Donald Trump's surprise victory and what it means for foreign policy.
Working Weekend: Obama In Peru; Trump In New Jersey
Monday, November 21, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump spent the weekend trying to figure out the rest of the key positions for his administration, while President Obama finished his last overseas trip in Lima, Peru.
Republicans Consider How Trump Has Changed Their Party
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump is scrambling to fill a Cabinet and an administration in the next 65 days. The transition is off to a chaotic start.
Transition Process Begins: Trump To Meet With Obama At The White House
Thursday, November 10, 2016
The meeting is one of the first steps in the transition process. At the same time, there is a lot happening in the political parties after the seismic presidential election.
4 Questions Democrats Now Have To Grapple With
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
Democrats lost the presidency Tuesday and were unable to gain control of the Senate or the House. They have some soul-searching to do as they think about the future.
