Saher Khan

3 weeks ago | pbs.org | Saher Khan

Lisa Desjardins: First, let's start with why it matters. This is an important first test for President Trump after months of slashing government without congressional approval. Now he's going to test what Congress may approve of this, as all of this works through the courts. Now the question is also, of course, what these cuts would do. So let's go through my reporting. Right now, these are round figures. We haven't gotten the full details yet, but about $8 billion in cuts expected for foreign aid.

4 weeks ago | pbs.org | Saher Khan

Lawmakers have been in their home districts this week answering tough questions about legislation making its way through Congress and about the Trump administration. Lisa Desjardins reports on the fired-up constituents they heard from at town halls.

1 month ago | pbs.org | Saher Khan

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio In his second term, President Trump has moved to pardon many who are considered to be loyal to him, from local Republican officials convicted of fraud to Jan. 6 rioters. The New York Times reported that Trump pardoned a Florida businessman convicted of tax evasion after his mother attended a million dollar per-plate fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Liz Oyer.

Dec 25, 2024 | pbs.org | Saher Khan

The 2024 campaign was unlike any in modern American history. But one thing united candidates across the political spectrum, they were all searching for messages that would resonate with voters. The team at the fact-checking organization PolitiFact investigated hundreds of claims to separate fact from fiction. As Ali Rogin reports, one comment stood out as Politifact’s 2024 Lie of the Year.

Dec 18, 2024 | pbs.org | Saher Khan

There are a few weeks left until the Democratic Party faces Republican majorities in Congress. After a decisive loss in the presidential election, Democrats have been at odds over their future and direction during the new Trump era. Rep. Greg Casar of Texas was elected as the new chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and discussed his vision for the party with Lisa Desjardins.