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1796 episodes transcribedThe former FBI Director accused the White House of telling 'lies, plain and simple." Plus a few other political stories in the news this week. This ep...
The President's comments following Saturday's attack in London, and a few of your questions, answered. This episode: host/White House correspondent Ta...
President Trump announces he'll withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Accord, with an eye toward renegotiation. Why it's not that simple — plus Trump...
The President's overseas trip continues with a NATO meeting, while at home his budget is unveiled and the CBO scores the GOP health care bill. This ep...
Headlines on Russian meddling continue at home. This episode: host/congressional reporter Scott Detrow, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and na...
The implications of President Trump's reported request to then-FBI Director James Comey, plus the President's upcoming overseas trip. This episode: ho...
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller will investigate Russia's meddling in last year's election, and any possible collusion by the Trump campaign. This...
Your questions, answered — on the firing of James Comey and other political news. This episode: host/congressional reporter Scott Detrow, justice corr...
Fallout from the firing of FBI Director Comey continues, and congressional reporter Scott Detrow calls in from the road after a tense town hall. This...
This episode: host/White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Scott Detrow, and justice correspondent Carrie Johnson. More coverag...
What we learned from the former acting Attorney General during Monday's hearing of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee. This episode: host/White House cor...
The House votes on health care. This episode: host/congressional reporter Scott Detrow, congressional reporter Geoff Bennett, congressional correspond...
Plus the White House Correspondent's Dinner without the President. This episode: host/congressional reporter Scott Detrow, political reporter Vanessa...
A shutdown deadline deferred as the 100th day approaches. This episode: host/congressional reporter Scott Detrow, White House correspondent Tamara Kei...
Plus latest news on an investigation into former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. This episode: host/White House correspondent Tamara Keith, c...
Georgia's 6th, Tom Perez and Bernie Sanders on the road, and what's changing under Jeff Sessions at the Department of Justice. This episode: host/Whit...
Vice President Pence visits the Korean peninsula, the special election in Georgia, and the President's tax returns. This episode: host/White House cor...
A week of notable policy reversals from President Trump. This episode: host/White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Scott Detro...
Your questions, answered. This episode: host/congressional reporter Scott Detrow, political reporter Danielle Kurtzleben, and editor and correspondent...
The question now is what comes next. This episode: host/congressional reporter Scott Detrow, congressional reporter Geoff Bennett, and political edito...
