Tom Daschle withdraws from consideration for HHS Secretary amid controversy over taxes and large earnings from government-regulated industries. President Obama’s pick for chief performance officer also withdraws over tax problems, but Timothy Geithner has been confirmed as Treasury Secretary despite problems of his own. A discussion on what Obama promised to do to clean up government, his record so far, and what’s in the public’s best interest.
The Biden administration has released a proposal to raise standards in nursing homes. Why one expert calls it the most significant development for the industry in decades -- and why it might still not be enough.
Legal analyst Kimberly Wehle on the 14th Amendment and whether it can be used to keep Donald Trump off the ballot.
Diva Denyce Graves talks about her storied career and her new push to make opera more diverse -- and more relevant.
Another school year has begun. Diane talks to AP education reporter Bianca Vazquez Toness about the lingering effects of the pandemic on schools, students and learning.