PBS News Hour - Politics

President Trump unveiled a $4.8 trillion budget proposal for the 2021 fiscal year on Monday. His plan includes cuts to Medicaid and other social safety net programs, as well as an increase in funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Yamiche Alcindor joins Amna Nawaz to discuss how the president's "wish list" illustrates his continued commitment to a hardline stance on immigration policy.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Lauren Chooljian and James Pindell of the Boston Globe join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news ahead of the New Hampshire Democratic primary, including voters' levels of excitement and indecision, which candidates have momentum after the confusing Iowa caucuses and President Trump's objective with rallying in New Hampshire the night before the election.

Democratic candidates are criss-crossing New Hampshire in last-ditch efforts to shore up votes before the first 2020 presidential primary is held on Tuesday. President Trump, who is not facing a serious Republican challenger, will hold a Monday rally in Manchester. New Hampshire Public Radio's Casey McDermott joins Alison Stewart to discuss the campaigns and what makes New Hampshire voters unique.

Democratic presidential hopefuls took to the stage for another debate Friday as they looked for an edge in the lead-up to the New Hampshire primaries following last week's chaotic Iowa caucuses. Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute, joins Hari Sreenivasan for more on the presidential race and the impact the Iowa caucuses may have in New Hampshire.

In our news wrap Friday, a key impeachment witness has lost his White House job. An attorney for Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman says the aide was fired from the National Security Council and escorted from the building. Vindman had testified that President Trump improperly pressured Ukraine's president. Also, a federal appeals court killed a lawsuit alleging the president violated the Constitution's emoluments clause.

Bill Taylor served as the top American diplomat in Ukraine following the dismissal of Amb. Marie Yovanovitch. The former ambassador was a key witness in the House impeachment inquiry and subsequently left his post. Taylor sits down with Nick Schifrin to discuss the firing of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, his view of Sec. of State Mike Pompeo and why Ukraine is a critical strategic ally of the U.S.

Democratic presidential candidates are debating in New Hampshire Friday, in one of their final chances to sway potential voters before the state's Tuesday primary. Others were on the campaign trail elsewhere in the country. Lisa Desjardins, reporting from New Hampshire, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the impact of the Iowa caucuses on New Hampshire and what voters want from their top candidate.

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week's political news, including the Senate's decision to acquit President Trump on both articles of impeachment, Trump's State of the Union address, the messy Iowa Democratic caucus results and which 2020 Democrats have momentum going into the New Hampshire primary.

On Thursday, President Trump declared victory, one day after his acquittal in the Senate impeachment trial. He celebrated among supporters at the White House and claimed Democrats had conducted "corrupt" investigations. Hours earlier, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters at a news conference that she prays for the president, and that his impeachment will stand forever. Judy Woodruff reports.

In our news wrap Thursday, violence in the Middle East continues in response to President Trump's peace plan. Deadly shootings took place in the West Bank and in Jerusalem, and a Palestinian injured 12 Israeli soldiers after ramming them with a car. Also, heavy rain is finally dousing Australia's wildfires, but brings with it the possibility of flooding.