To the Point

Since World War II, the US has dominated the West, and claimed to champion liberal democracy in the rest of the world. But, in the month since Donald Trump was inaugurated, American foreign policy has changed… or has it? We look for answers.

Congress has a week off from Washington, but just seven percent of Republicans have scheduled town hall meetings in their home districts. Angry constituents want them to account for President Trump's unorthodox behavior—and explain what might be next after Obamacare. Democrats are hoping to take full advantage.

When columnists for the New York Times and the Washington Post called President Trump "obviously mentally ill" and "just plain crazy," nobody took them seriously. Now thousands of psycho-therapists say a "personality disorder" makes him unfit to serve.  Will that discredit their profession more than America's elected Chief Executive?

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.

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. 

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?

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. 

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. 

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.

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.