Tamara Keith

Tamara Keith, NPR's senior White House correspondent, discusses President Trump's continued travel amid a prolonged government shutdown, and how this strategy pressures Senate Democrats. Joe Hernandez, a SNAP policy reporter, outlines the urgent impacts of SNAP benefits running out, legal challenges, and the administration's hesitation to use emergency funds. Brian Mann, reporting from NYC, dives into the tense mayoral race, highlighting Zohran Mamdani's energized campaign against Andrew Cuomo, and the implications for the Democratic Party's future.

Tamara Keith, NPR senior White House correspondent covering presidential decisions and cultural controversies. Kat Lonsdorf, Minneapolis reporter on local impacts of federal immigration operations. Luke Garrett, congressional reporter on shutdown and funding fights. They discuss the partial government shutdown and DHS negotiations. They cover the judicial ruling allowing Minneapolis immigration operations to continue. They detail plans to close the Kennedy Center for a large renovation.

Join reporters Matt Sepik, Scott Horsley, and Tamara Keith as they dive into pressing news. Sepik reveals the political tensions leading to the resignations of federal prosecutors in Minnesota amid an ICE shooting investigation. Horsley breaks down the latest inflation report, highlighting rising grocery and heating costs that keep families on edge. Meanwhile, Keith shares insights from Trump’s Detroit speech, where he pitches economic affordability and candidly responds to critics, all while stirring the pot with off-script remarks.

Tamara Keith, NPR senior White House correspondent covering energy policy and political impacts. Greg Myrie, NPR national security correspondent reporting on the Iran war and regional military moves. They discuss attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and how Iran is choking a vital waterway. They cover Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases and political pressure over gas prices. They examine a Pentagon probe into a deadly missile strike on a girls school.

Elena Moore, NPR political reporter on campaigns and conservative activism, joins Tamara Keith, senior White House correspondent, and Sam Greenglass, congressional reporter. They dig into the Senate deal to reopen most of DHS, Trump’s shifting Iran deadline and unclear path forward, and the mood at CPAC as Republicans rally behind him while weighing the political risks.

Domenico Montanaro, NPR's senior political editor, and Tamara Keith, senior White House correspondent, explore the implications of recent elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City. They discuss how voter dissatisfaction with the Democratic party could affect the midterms. The duo examines the Democratic strategy focused on affordability and the misalignment of Republican messaging in light of economic realities. They also analyze the historical context of presidential approval ratings and its potential impact on upcoming elections.

Carrie Johnson, an NPR reporter covering DOJ claims and legal context, and Tamara Keith, an NPR White House correspondent analyzing legal and political fallout, break down Trump’s lawsuits against his own administration. They cover the $230 million Mar-a-Lago claim and a $10 billion tax-return leak suit. They examine conflicts of interest, how settlements are decided, and where any payout would come from.

Tamara Keith, NPR Senior White House correspondent who covers the First Lady, reports from the splashy premiere of a big-budget Melania Trump documentary. She walks through the film's staged trailer moments, Melania's role as executive producer, the director's controversial history, and questions about PR, control and money. Short, on-the-ground reporting and analysis from Washington.

Tamara Keith, NPR senior White House correspondent who covers the presidency, breaks down the controversial $300M White House ballroom plan. She discusses design changes like the removed pediment. She covers the flood of public opposition and commissioners’ reactions. She outlines next steps, reviews, and the looming legal challenge.

Tamara Keith, NPR senior White House correspondent known for on-the-ground Washington reporting. She explains how less internal resistance has empowered expanded presidential actions. Short takes cover loyal aides shaping strategy. Discussion highlights moves stretching executive authority and the political costs of unchecked power.