Trump’s pushback on judges challenges U.S. system of checks and balances

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Laura Barrón-López

President Trump called for the impeachment of the judge who ordered a halt to the deportations of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants. The threat comes after Judge James Boasberg also scolded the administration for failing to answer questions about the deportations. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the DOJ would look into taking action against Boasberg. Laura Barrón-López reports.

What McCarthy and House Republicans hope to accomplish with Biden impeachment inquiry

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Laura Barrón-López

Months of Republican allegations and investigations into President Biden have led to the GOP-controlled House of Representatives launching an impeachment inquiry. Republicans have lobbed unsubstantiated allegations against Biden since taking over the House, but have turned up no evidence of wrongdoing so far. Laura Barrón-López discussed the developments with Heather Caygle of Punchbowl News.