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The union movement, past and future Feb 17, 2017

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With union membership at an all-time low, organized labor is facing an existential crisis. President Trump supports Republican efforts to reduce union power — at the same time he's promised to improve working conditions. We look at the union movement — past and future.

Rift grows between the White House and intel community Feb 16, 2017

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President Trump elaborated today on plans to investigate leaks from the intelligence community about his campaign and ties to Russia. We hear more about the growing credibility gulf between the White House and the spies and analysts who provide information vital to America's national security.

Welcome back, Wall Street Feb 15, 2017

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Donald Trump promised to "drain the swamp" in Washington, but critics say he's filling it with Wall Street bankers they blame for the financial crisis of 2008. Do his working-class supporters really care?

White House in turmoil after less than a month in office Feb 14, 2017

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Washington is on fire with charges and counter-charges, reports and rumors in the aftermath of Michael Flynn's departure as President Trump's National Security Advisor. We hear about the story that's roiling the worlds of politics and diplomacy.

Trump, immigration orders and the fear of mass deportation Feb 13, 2017

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As a candidate, Donald Trump promised a "deportation force," and recent roundups are creating high anxiety among millions of immigrants. We'll look at the consequences for human rights, constitutional law, and the need for labor in fields, factories and elsewhere.

Sessions takes the helm at the Justice Department Feb 10, 2017

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Alabama's Republican Senator Jeff Sessions has been confirmed as Attorney General — one of the most important and powerful jobs in the Trump cabinet. But Sessions' ideological affinity with the new President may give him more influence than just the nation's top law enforcement officer.

Insecurity on NATO's borders Feb 09, 2017

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In Eastern Europe, Vladimir Putin is stirring many pots at the same time, while President Trump and his foreign policy team face a steep learning curve. We hear what that could mean for economic sanctions against Russia—and for military action in several countries.

Resisting the Trump agenda Feb 08, 2017

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Opposition to the Trump Administration has gone from the streets to the floor of the US Senate, where Democrats are protesting a cabinet nomination — even though they have no chance of winning. We ask, how far is too far for opposition to be effective?

Terrorists don't have to cross borders to carry out attacks Feb 07, 2017

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Despite massive disruption in this country and around the world, President Trump is battling in court for his travel ban to be reinstated. But would it be effective?

Trump's First Constitutional Confrontation Feb 06, 2017

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President Trump has the Executive Branch of Government in a bitter battle with one federal judge, and the Ninth Circuit is now reviewing his controversial ban on refugees and travelers from seven other Muslim countries. We look at the law and the politics.

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