Leaders of the immigration reform movement demonstrating in Washington, D.C., May 1, 2010
The Administration challenges Arizona’s immigration law. BP sets a new date for capping its gushing well. And the White House touts an increase in exports. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week’s top national news stories.
The panelists discuss the politics behind criticism that the Obama administration and some Democrats in Congress are irresponsibly increasing the federal deficit in order to bolster the still-floundering economy:
Following this week’s decision by the Obama administration to challenge Arizona’s strict new immigration laws, the panelists explore the legal and political issues at play. The administration is arguing that “the state is undertaking something that’s the province of the federal government,” said panelist Naftali Bendavid:
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.