Politics chat: Biden campaigns on Infrastructure Bill, attacks Trump
President Biden is campaigning on his Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and stepping up attacks on Donald Trump.
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A postcard from the Lesser-Known Candidate Forum, a New Hampshire primary tradition
A postcard from the "Lesser-Known Candidates Forum" where the longest of long-shot presidential candidates get a moment to make their pitch. (Story first aired on Morning Edition on December 8, 2023.)
Penn president, board of trustees head resign after backlash over antisemitism hearing
Liz Magill's resignation comes days after congressional testimony by her and other university presidents drew fierce backlash. Scott Bok, the chair of the university's board of trustees, also quit.
Trump's legal team tries to delay his election interference trial — and get it on TV
Former President Donald Trump and some media organizations are pushing for the Jan. 6 federal election interference trial to be televised.
State Department approves sale of tank ammunition to Israel, bypassing Congress
The Biden administration said it has approved the emergency sale of nearly 14,000 rounds of ammunition worth more than $106 million as Israel intensifies its military operations in southern Gaza.
The economy is a trouble spot for Biden despite strong signs. Here's why
Despite job growth, low unemployment and record spending, Americans are in a sour mood about the economy — and that could spell trouble for President Biden's reelection chances.
Images showing Israeli soldiers stripping and 'humiliating' Palestinians spark outrage
We look at the outrage caused by the released images of Palestinian men detained by Israeli soldiers and stripped down to their underwear. The men are not proven to be Hamas fighters.
Week in politics: Trump claims he'll be a dictator, Hunter Biden's legal troubles
We look at former President Donald Trump's claim that should he win the 2024 elections, he'd be a dictator for the first day in office. We also look at Hunter Biden's legal troubles.
Facing a looming budget crisis, Houston voters will choose a new mayor Saturday
Houston voters will choose their next mayor Saturday in a runoff election between Texas State Sen. John Whitmire and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
After a disastrous testimony, three college presidents face calls to resign
On Wednesday, the presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania testified before the House on antisemitism on college campuses. All three are facing calls to resign.