Mara Liasson

Mara Liasson appears in the following:

Politics chat: 3 down, 3 to go, on Jan. 6 hearings

Sunday, June 19, 2022

With three public meetings done and three more to go, the January 6th committee is laying out its case against former President Donald Trump.

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Televised hearings investigating Jan. 6 begin

Thursday, June 09, 2022

The first primetime televised hearing by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection was held on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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Week in politics: Biden's commencement address; Background checks; Midterm elections

Sunday, May 29, 2022

President Biden meets with grieving families in Texas while Senators try to find common ground on gun legislation in Congress.

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The political stumbling blocks that prevent gun legislation from passing

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Many Americans are asking themselves what can be done after the shooting in Texas. Despite broad support for background checks and red-flag laws, action at the state and national levels is uncertain.

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Politics chat: More aid to Ukraine; Penn. Republican primary likely to be recounted

Sunday, May 22, 2022

What more aid for Ukraine says about bipartisanship in Washington; Trump's primary endorsements; and how Democrats' hopes rest on the working class appeal of their Penn. Senate candidate.

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Why is an American Conservative Conference Happening in Hungary?

Thursday, May 19, 2022

NPR's Mara Liasson talks about why CPAC, the Conservative Political Action Conference, is taking place in Hungary this week, and what that says about the movement.

Here's why American conservatives are heading to Hungary for a big conference

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

The Conservative Political Action Conference is in Hungary this week, with a keynote from Prime Minister Viktor Orban. He has clamped down on democratic institutions and targeted minority groups.

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What reproductive rights look like around the world

Monday, May 09, 2022

As the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion, here's a look at abortion rights and access around the world.

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Politics chat: Democrats focus on abortion rights while Republicans focus on leak

Sunday, May 08, 2022

Abortion is now front and center on the minds of many Democrats, but surprisingly many Republicans are focusing more on the leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion, not on the substance of it.

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Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion renews the political debate involving abortion

Wednesday, May 04, 2022

The Supreme Court draft opinion that would overrule Roe v. Wade sparked outrage among abortion rights supporters, but a mix of celebration and caution among opponents crosswise with public opinion.

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How the draft Supreme Court opinion overturning 'Roe v. Wade' could impact midterms

Tuesday, May 03, 2022

The draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade sparked a fierce reaction in the political world, with potentially major ramifications for the midterm elections.

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The Biden administration more than doubles funding request to respond for Ukraine

Thursday, April 28, 2022

The Biden administration is asking Congress for $33 billion in funding to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than double the $14 billion in support for Ukraine authorized so far.

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Politics chat: Politicians get COVID; Jackson confirmed; Mitch McConnell interview

Sunday, April 10, 2022

High-profile Washington, D.C. politicians are testing positive for the coronavirus in a reminder that the pandemic is far from over.

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The White House is dropping COVID border restrictions. Republicans want them to stay

Thursday, April 07, 2022

A COVID aid bill that President Biden says is crucial to dealing with the next phase of the pandemic has been stalled as Republicans try to force the CDC to keep border restrictions in place.

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Politics chat: Biden fights inflation; Republicans address partying rumor; Palin runs

Sunday, April 03, 2022

President Biden continues to address inflation, meanwhile House minority leader Kevin McCarthy addresses allegations from Congressman Madison Cawthorn about wild behavior among GOP players.

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Biden will address House Democrats as they plot midterm strategy in Philadelphia

Friday, March 11, 2022

President Biden on Friday speaks to House Democrats at their retreat in Philadelphia — as the party plans its message for the midterm elections.

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President Biden bans Russian oil imports

Tuesday, March 08, 2022

President Biden is banning U.S. imports of Russian oil: the latest move to punish Moscow for its war on Ukraine. Gasoline prices are spiking.

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Politics chat: State Republicans set agenda with reactive bills ahead of midterms

Sunday, March 06, 2022

We look at how Republican-controlled state legislatures are shaping their strategy ahead of the midterm elections, and how their Democratic counterparts are crafting their messaging.

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A preview of the State of the Union address

Tuesday, March 01, 2022

Ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address, NPR's Ari Shapiro previews the State of the Union address with NPR reporters and correspondents.

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Politics chat: Congress unifies in denouncing Russia; Supreme Court nominee chosen

Sunday, February 27, 2022

America's political leaders have been denouncing Russia for its attack on Ukraine, with the occasional notable exception of former President Donald Trump.

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