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Straight Talk Africa - VOA AfricaThe second Trump presidency and Africa
- January 22, 2025On this week’s Straight Talk Africa, we'll discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to power and what it means for U.S. relations with Africa.
Host Vincent Makori speaks with VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson, Yetunde Omede, professor of Global Affairs at Farmingdale State College and Joshua Meservey, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute.2025-01-2229 minStraight Talk Africa - VOA AfricaWhat are the Takeaways from the Trump-Harris Debate?
- September 11, 2024In this edition of Straight Talk Africa, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican President Donald Trump face-off in their first debate on Tuesday. What are the takeaways from the Trump-Harris debate? Host Vincent Makori is joined by VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson, national security law and foreign policy expert Johanna Leblanc and political analyst Sylvester Okere.2024-09-1129 min
Issues in the NewsUS Increases Military Support for Ukraine - April 15, 2022Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson and Senior Reporter for Marketplace Nancy Marshall-Genzer about reaction to President Joe Biden's allegation that Russian President Vladmir Putin may be committing "genocide" in Ukraine and the U.S. increase of military support for Ukraine, the effect of rising inflation in the U.S. on the upcoming mid-term elections, a guilty verdict in the trial of Thomas Robertson for his actions and participation in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol, and other top stories.2022-04-1625 minIssues in the NewsUS Increases Military Support for Ukraine - April 15, 2022Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson and Senior Reporter for Marketplace Nancy Marshall-Genzer about reaction to President Joe Biden's allegation that Russian President Vladmir Putin may be committing "genocide" in Ukraine and the U.S. increase of military support for Ukraine, the effect of rising inflation in the U.S. on the upcoming mid-term elections, a guilty verdict in the trial of Thomas Robertson for his actions and participation in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol, and other top stories.2022-04-1625 minIssues in the NewsUS-Russia - January 28, 2022Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson and VOA White House bureau chief, Patsy Widakuswara, about President Joe Biden's latest warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin should he invade Ukraine, the path forward for Democrats as they re-work their social spending and climate package, the Biden administration's withdrawal of its vaccine and testing mandate for businesses, and liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s intention to retire paving the way for President Biden to make good on his promise to nominate the first Black female Supreme Court justice. Listen to Issues in the News on the Voice of...2022-01-2825 minIssues in the NewsUS-Russia - January 28, 2022Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson and VOA White House bureau chief, Patsy Widakuswara, about President Joe Biden's latest warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin should he invade Ukraine, the path forward for Democrats as they re-work their social spending and climate package, the Biden administration's withdrawal of its vaccine and testing mandate for businesses, and liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s intention to retire paving the way for President Biden to make good on his promise to nominate the first Black female Supreme Court justice. Listen to Issues in the News on the Voice of...2022-01-2825 minIssues in the NewsBiden Voting Rights - January 14, 2022Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson and VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell, about the ramifications of President Joe Biden's call to end the filibuster rule to allow for passage of federal voting rights legislation, the effects of continued rising prices and supply chain bottlenecks on the Biden administration, efforts of the U.S. and NATO allies to reduce tensions along Russia's border with Ukraine, and an examination of the Biden administration's efforts to combat the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.2022-01-1424 minIssues in the NewsBiden Voting Rights - January 14, 2022Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson and VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell, about the ramifications of President Joe Biden's call to end the filibuster rule to allow for passage of federal voting rights legislation, the effects of continued rising prices and supply chain bottlenecks on the Biden administration, efforts of the U.S. and NATO allies to reduce tensions along Russia's border with Ukraine, and an examination of the Biden administration's efforts to combat the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.2022-01-1424 min
USA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.US Secretary of State Defends US Withdrawal from AfghanistanU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan for the first time before a congressional panel Monday. Lawmakers, Republicans as well as several Democrats, criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the chaotic August withdrawal that ended the longest war in U.S. history. VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.Produced by: Katherine Gypson, Barry Unger2021-09-1403 min
South & Central AsiaUS Reviewing Afghan Aid, Holding Off on Taliban RecognitionAlthough U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan ended earlier this week, U.S. officials said Thursday there are still diplomatic and economic options for protecting the rights of Afghans under Taliban rule. VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.
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US PoliticsAfghanistan Exit Pushes Congress to Repeal Presidential War PowersOne of the lasting legacies of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks may finally be repealed by U.S. lawmakers seeking to limit presidential war-making powers. The 2001 and 2002 Authorizations for the Use of Military Force (or AUMFs) for the war on terror have been a subject of heated debate on Capitol Hill almost since they were passed. VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more. Produced by: Katherine Gypson2021-08-3003 minSouth & Central AsiaUS Evacuation Flights Out of Afghanistan Face Tight DeadlineThe Biden administration said Wednesday it was on track to evacuate all Americans out of Afghanistan by the Aug. 31 deadline for a military drawdown. But U.S. lawmakers say time is running out for the evacuation of Afghan allies who face significant challenges from the Taliban to make their way to Kabul airport. VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.
Producer: Katherine Gypson2021-08-2603 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.Biden: US on Track to Complete Evacuations by August 31 DeadlineU.S. President Joe Biden said Tuesday the United States will complete its mission of evacuating Americans and Afghans from Afghanistan by the August 31 deadline. While the pace of evacuations has accelerated, U.S. lawmakers remain concerned about the threat posed by the Taliban and Islamic State in Khorasan, and by the lack of U.S. preparation for the chaos unfolding in Kabul. VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.Produced by: Katherine Gypson, Mary Cieslak2021-08-2503 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.2,000 Americans, Afghans Depart Kabul Amid Chaotic Evacuation EffortsAfghans marked a grim Independence Day on Thursday as crowds seeking spots on U.S. evacuation flights continued to gather around Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul in the wake of the Taliban takeover of the country. American officials said evacuation efforts were accelerating but declined to say if those efforts would continue after the August 31 deadline for a U.S. withdrawal. VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more. Producer: Katherine Gypson. Camera: Ayesha Tanzeem.2021-08-2002 minSouth & Central AsiaBiden: US Will Not Fight Afghanistan Civil WarUS President Joe Biden said Monday it was no longer the United States’ responsibility to fight in Afghanistan’s civil war, despite disturbing scenes of the Taliban taking control of the capital city of Kabul. Biden warned of swift retaliation if the Taliban attacked remaining U.S. personnel and Afghan allies as the nearly 20-year conflict comes to a close. VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson has more from Washington.2021-08-1703 minUS PoliticsVoting Rights Legislation Stalled in US SenateU.S. Senate Republicans blocked a vote on a major package of Democratic voting rights reforms earlier this summer, part of a broader state by state battle between the two parties over revamping election laws following the 2020 presidential election. As VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson explains, Republicans are calling for safeguards on election integrity while Democrats want to expand access for voters.2021-08-0203 minUS Politics'This Was a Coup': Police Officers Describe Capitol Riot to US LawmakersWarning: This TV package includes a soundbite from Tuesday's congressional hearing that contains profane and racist language.U.S. lawmakers heard emotional testimony from four members of law enforcement Tuesday as a special panel met for the first time to investigate the events of the January 6 attempt by Trump supporters to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. VOA's Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports the panel will probe former President Donald Trump’s role in the riot.Produced by: Katherine Gypson2021-07-2803 minUS PoliticsPelosi Poised to Appoint Panel to Investigate Jan. 6 Capitol AttackAfter months of disagreement, the U.S. House is set to vote on a select committee to investigate the events of Jan. 6, when supporters of former President Donald Trump rioted at the U.S. Capitol. VOA's Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.2021-07-0102 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.US Lawmakers: Ethiopian Cease-fire Likely Only TemporaryTigrayan troops retook the capital of Mekelle this week prompting the Ethiopian government to declare an immediate cease-fire in the eight-month-long conflict. But U.S. lawmakers warned Tuesday the cease-fire may be only temporary and will likely not prevent a looming famine impacting millions in the region. VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.2021-06-3003 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.Afghan Partners Waiting for Special Immigrant Visas to USThe White House reportedly began preparations this week to move thousands of Afghans who aided U.S. troops to an interim third country while they wait to apply for special immigrant visas. The move comes amid bipartisan criticism from lawmakers who say the United States is not fulfilling a promise to protect Afghan partners who provided support during the nearly two-decade conflict. VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.Produced by: Katherine Gypson, Barry Unger2021-06-2502 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.US House Repeals 2002 Iraq War AuthorizationThe U.S. House of Representatives voted 268-161 Thursday to repeal a nearly two-decades-old bill giving American presidents sweeping powers to conduct the war on terror. VOA's Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson explains why many U.S. lawmakers believe curbing these powers was long overdue. Produced by: Katherine Gypson, Bakhtiyar Zamanov2021-06-1802 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.Biden Administration, US Lawmakers Grapple With Domestic Extremism ThreatThe United States faces a growing threat from domestic violent extremists, according to a strategy released this week by the Biden administration. The warning comes as U.S. lawmakers continue to investigate the January 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump seeking to derail the Electoral College vote count confirming Joe Biden’s presidential victory. VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.Producer: Katherine Gypson.2021-06-1702 min
EuropeBiden Administration Weighs New Sanctions Against BelarusThe top U.S. envoy to Belarus told U.S. lawmakers Wednesday that the country’s dependence on Russia had significantly increased. The warning came as a U.S. Senate panel considered policy options in response to Belarus’ detention last month of opposition blogger Raman Pratasevich. VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more from Capitol Hill.Producer: Katherine Gypson. Camera: Alexei Gorbachev.2021-06-1002 minUSA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.US Lawmakers Fail to Pass Police Reform by Floyd First AnniversaryOn the first anniversary of the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd in police custody that sparked worldwide protests, U.S. lawmakers have failed to pass comprehensive police reform legislation. VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson has more from Capitol Hill.2021-05-2602 minSouth & Central AsiaUS Lawmakers: Success in Afghanistan Depends on AfghansAs U.S. troops begin withdrawing from Afghanistan after two decades of war, U.S. lawmakers questioned top officials this week about the Biden administration's strategy for the region following the end of military involvement. VOA's Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more from Capitol Hill. Produced by: Katherine Gypson2021-05-2102 minUS PoliticsUS Congress Divided Over Response to Israel-Palestinian ConflictAs the Israeli-Palestinian conflict showed no sign of abating, Democrats in the U.S. Congress called for a cease-fire while Republican lawmakers condemned the actions of Hamas, saying there was no moral equivalence between the two sides. VOA's Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.
Producer: Katherine Gypson2021-05-2002 minUS PoliticsUS Congress Divided Over Response to Israel-Palestinian ConflictAs the Israeli-Palestinian conflict showed no sign of abating, Democrats in the U.S. Congress called for a cease-fire while Republican lawmakers condemned the actions of Hamas, saying there was no moral equivalence between the two sides. VOA's Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.Producer: Katherine Gypson.2021-05-2002 minUS PoliticsFirst Female Speaker of the House, Pelosi Knew Politics from Early AgeFor many years, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was the highest-ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government before Kamala Harris was elected vice president last November. A continual target of Republican criticism, Pelosi has cemented her place in history leading an often-divided Democratic caucus under four U.S. presidents. VOA's Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more. Produced by: Katherine Gypson2021-05-1803 minUS PoliticsNumber of Unaccompanied Minors at US-Mexico Border Falls This WeekA top immigration official on Thursday pledged a comprehensive response to the influx of unaccompanied minors at the U.S.-Mexico border. In testimony on Capitol Hill, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told concerned lawmakers a migrant crisis early in the Biden presidency has been contained. VOA's Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.Producer: Katherine Gypson.2021-05-1402 minUS PoliticsBiden’s Ambitious Legislative Agenda Faces Significant ObstaclesWith the first one hundred days of his presidency now behind him, Joe Biden faces formidable battles to pass the rest of his legislative agenda on Capitol Hill. VOA's congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports on the obstacles Democrats face to pass nearly $4 trillion in legislation.Producer: Katherine Gypson2021-05-0402 minUS PoliticsLargest Aid Package in US History Caps First Weeks of Biden PresidencyU.S. President Joe Biden took office three months ago working with a Congress narrowly controlled by Democrats. While Biden faced twin economic and public health crises caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Capitol Hill was consumed by the second impeachment trial of his predecessor, Donald Trump. VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson looks at the new president’s dealings with lawmakers during his first 100 days.Producer: Katherine Gypson.2021-04-3002 minUS PoliticsDemocrats Push to Counter State-Level Voting RestrictionsA new law in the southern U.S. state of Georgia that restricts mail-in voting and strengthens voter identification requirements has sparked a nationwide debate over voting rights for minorities. Democratic Party lawmakers are weighing their options even though voting rights legislation has little chance of passage in the U.S. Senate. VOA’s Congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.2021-04-2102 min
East Asia PacificUS Sanctions Imposed on Companies Backing Myanmar MilitaryThe U.S. Treasury Department issued new sanctions Thursday imposing penalties on two companies with ties to Myanmar’s military. As VOA’s Congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, U.S. lawmakers are calling for more sanctions against oil and gas companies to help prevent a civil war in Myanmar. Produced by: Katherine Gypson2021-03-2602 minUS PoliticsBiden Presidency Opens Opportunity for War Powers RepealU.S. lawmakers are taking a new look at a decades-old law that grants U.S. presidents sweeping powers to wage war overseas. As VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, Congress may attempt to take back some of that power.Produced by: Katherine Gypson2021-03-2402 min
ImmigrationUS House Passes Dreamers, Farmworker LegalizationU.S. House lawmakers on Thursday passed two key elements of President Joe Biden's ambitious immigration agenda. But as VOA's congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, the nation’s larger immigration debate remains unresolved.Produced by: Katherine Gypson2021-03-1902 minUS PoliticsUS House Set to Advance $1.9 Trillion COVID Aid for Biden SignatureThe U.S. House is set to pass a massive COVID-19 relief bill this week that will reshape the American economy and send billions of dollars in global health funding abroad. VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports on the U.S. response to the pandemic as vaccinations ramp up around the country.Camera: Adam Greenbaum2021-03-1002 minUS PoliticsUS Senate Nears Vote on $1.9 Trillion Biden COVID Aid PackageThe U.S. Senate is expected to vote this weekend on a massive new round of coronavirus aid addressing the ongoing economic and health crises caused by the pandemic. VOA's congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson has more on the impact of that aid. Produced by: Katherine Gypson Camera: Adam Greenbaum2021-03-0502 minUS PoliticsFBI Director to US Lawmakers: Capitol Riot Was Domestic TerrorismFederal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray told U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday that the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump rioters trying to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory was domestic terrorism. As VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, Wray admitted the bureau did have raw intelligence warning of violence that day.2021-03-0303 min
Silicon Valley & TechnologyTech Executives Warn Full Extent of US Cyber Breach Still UnkownU.S. lawmakers launched an investigation this week into the December 2020 SolarWinds hack that included a breach of many private and U.S. government computer systems. As VOA's congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, tech leaders are telling lawmakers the full scope of the breach is still not known. Camera: Adam Greenbaum Produced by: Katherine Gypson
2021-02-2603 minUS PoliticsUS Lawmakers Seek Answers on Capitol Security BreachFor the first time Tuesday, U.S. lawmakers heard details from top security officials about the failures on January 6 when pro-Trump rioters breached the Capitol. As VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, security officials told lawmakers there were numerous law enforcement missteps that day.Camera: Mike Burke Produced by: Katherine Gypson2021-02-2402 minUS PoliticsUS Lawmakers Weigh Biden Attorney General NomineeU.S. Attorney General nominee Judge Merrick Garland told lawmakers Monday an investigation into the January 6th riot at the US Capitol will be his first priority if confirmed. VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson has more on President Joe Biden’s pick to be the nation’s top law enforcement officer.Camera: Mike Burke Produced by: Katherine Gypson2021-02-2302 minUS PoliticsUS Senate Acquits Trump of Inciting Jan. 6 Capitol RiotThe US Senate on Saturday acquitted former President Donald Trump of the impeachment charge that he incited the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol. By a vote of 57-43, senators voted to hold Trump responsible for his supporters’ attempts to overturn the counting of electoral college results for Democrat Joe Biden, though they were 10 votes short of the 67 needed for a conviction. Seven Republicans voted with Democrats for Trump’s conviction. VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.
Camera: Mike Burke Producer: Katherine Gypson2021-02-1403 minUS PoliticsDefense Argues Trump Not Directly Responsible for Capitol ViolenceThe legal defense for former President Donald Trump took less than three hours Friday to argue before the U.S. Senate that he should not be convicted of incitement in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. As VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, the first-ever trial of a former U.S. president is rapidly moving to a close.2021-02-1302 minUS PoliticsHouse Impeachment Managers Close Case Against TrumpHouse impeachment managers on Thursday closed their case, arguing former President Donald Trump was directly responsible for the attempt to overturn the counting of Electoral College votes for Joe Biden. VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports on Democrats’ final argument in this historic trial.
Camera: Mike Burke2021-02-1202 minUS PoliticsStunning New Video Reveals Scope of Jan. 6 Capitol RiotHouse impeachment managers Wednesday showed never-before-seen footage from the Jan. 6 riot of Trump supporters at the U.S. Capitol. The video capped the first day of Democrats’ opening argument that former President Donald Trump was directly responsible for the attempt to overturn the counting of electoral college votes for Joe Biden. VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.
Camera: Mike Burke Producer: Katherine Gypson2021-02-1103 minUS PoliticsUS Senate Weighs Trump Role in January 6 Capitol SiegeThe historic second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump started in the U.S. Senate Tuesday. Senators will have to decide if Trump incited the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol a month ago by urging his supporters to confront lawmakers as they were certifying that Democrat Joe Biden had defeated Trump in the 2020 election. VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.Camera: Mike Burke2021-02-1002 minUS PoliticsDomestic Terror Threat Remains High One Month After US Capitol RiotU.S. lawmakers say the threat of domestic extremism remains high almost one month after pro-Trump protesters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol, resulting in the deaths of five people. As VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, those threats are expected to continue well past the Senate impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump.
Camera: Adam Greenbaum Produced by: Katherine Gypson2021-02-0503 minUS PoliticsUS Senate Confirms Biden Nominee as Secretary of StateThe U.S. Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's nominee Antony Blinken to lead the U.S. State Department on Tuesday. As VOA's Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, Blinken faces numerous challenges worldwide as the nation's top diplomat.
Camera: Adam Greenbaum Produced by: Katherine Gypson2021-01-2703 minUS PoliticsWith Control of the White House and Congress, Democrats Have 2 Years to Enact ChangeThe United States returns to a unified government this week as Joe Biden becomes the 46th president and Democrats take control of the U.S. Senate. With the U.S. House continuing under the Democratic party leadership of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Biden has an opportunity to enact big legislative changes. VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports.2021-01-2203 minUS PoliticsFormer Vice President Joe Biden Sworn in as America’s 46th PresidentFormer Vice President Joseph R. Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, taking the oath of office on the steps of a heavily locked-down U.S. Capitol just two weeks after pro-Trump protesters breached the seat of congressional power. As VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, former president Donald Trump’s refusal to participate in the ceremony as well as restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus made it an inauguration unlike any other in American history.
Producers: Katherine Gypson and Jesse Oni2021-01-2103 minUS PoliticsKamala Harris Makes History as First Black and Indian American Woman Vice PresidentVice president-elect Kamala Harris made history when she became the first woman ever to win election on a presidential ticket. VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports on the path that brought Harris to the second most powerful position in the U.S. government.Camera: Adam Greenbaum
Producers: Katherine Gypson, Jesse Oni2021-01-2002 minUS PoliticsUS House Impeaches Trump for Second TimeThe Democratic-majority US House impeached President Donald Trump Wednesday, charging him with inciting an insurrection attempting to overturn the Electoral College vote count at the US Capitol last week. As VOA's Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, the trial in the US Senate will not start until after President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated next week.
Producers: Katherine Gypson and Jesse Oni2021-01-1403 minUS PoliticsUS House Will Vote to Impeach Trump WednesdayThe Democratic-majority U.S. House of Representatives will vote to impeach President Donald Trump as early as Wednesday, charging him with inciting an insurrection in an attempt to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory. VOA's Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports.
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Présidentielle 2020 - Voix de l'AmériqueDestitution: Les démocrates se disent confiants - janvier 13, 2021La Chambre des représentants américaine s’apprête à examiner et mettre au vote une mise en accusation du président Donald Trump cette semaine, à la suite des violences commises par ses partisans au Capitole à Washington. Les heurts ont fait cinq morts. Katherine Gypson, correspondante de la VOA au Congrès, rend compte des différentes options qu’étudient les démocrates pour faire partir Donald Trump quelques jours à peine avant la fin de son mandat. Le récit est signé Jacques Aristide.2021-01-1303 minUS PoliticsUS House to Vote on Impeaching Trump Later This WeekThe U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to vote to impeach President Donald Trump this week, following the violent breach of the U.S. Capitol by the president's supporters that left five people dead. VOA's Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports on Democrats' options for removing Trump just days before his term ends.2021-01-1202 minUS PoliticsGeorgia Senate Wins Give Democrats Control of US CongressDemocrats have won control of the U.S. Senate — and Congress as a whole — after scoring a pair of wins in Tuesday’s Senate runoff races that drew the attention of the nation. VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports from Atlanta, Georgia, on the consequences for the Biden presidency. Producers: Katherine Gypson, Adam Greenbaum. Camera: Adam Greenbaum.2021-01-0702 minUS PoliticsGeorgia Voters Determine Prospects for Biden PresidencyVoting in the Southern U.S. state of Georgia ended Tuesday, where two crucial runoff races will determine which party holds the majority in the U.S. Senate. VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports from Atlanta, Georgia, where the races are close.2021-01-0603 minPrésidentielle 2020 - Voix de l'AmériqueL'État de Géorgie va déterminer l'équilibre des pouvoirs - janvier 05, 2021Les électeurs de l'État de Géorgie, vont jouer un rôle crucial dans la détermination de l'équilibre des pouvoirs aux États-Unis au cours des deux prochaines années. Ils se rendent aux urnes pour départager au second tour des candidats démocrates et républicains à deux sièges du Senat américain âprement disputés. Katherine Gypson, correspondante de la VOA au Congrès fait le point d’Atlanta en Géorgie, le récit est de Lionel Gahima2021-01-0502 minUS PoliticsGeorgia Vote Tuesday Seen as Crucial for Biden PresidencyVoters in the southern U.S. state of Georgia will play a crucial role in determining the balance of power in the U.S. for the next two years when they head to the polls Tuesday. VOA's congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports from Atlanta, Georgia, on the two U.S. Senate runoff elections.2021-01-0503 minUS PoliticsBiden Agenda Depends on Battle for SenateThe balance of power in the U.S. Congress will come down to just two Senate races in one Southern state – Georgia -- where the presidential contest remains too close to call. As VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, those two Senate seats will determine if there is a divided government during President-elect Joe Biden’s first two years.
Camera: Adam Greenbaum Producer: Katherine Gypson2020-11-1302 minUS PoliticsHarris Makes History as First Black and Indian American Woman VPVice president-elect Kamala Harris made history this week when she became the first woman ever to win election on a presidential ticket. VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports on the path that brought Harris to the second most powerful position in the U.S. government.Camera: Adam Greenbaum Produced by: Katherine Gypson, Jesse Oni2020-11-1002 min
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Briefcase: A report from the groundWe began by encouraging everyone to share the #trypod hashtag. The idea is to introduce someone who doesn’t listen to podcasts to the medium. Show them how to do it and obviously subscribe them to Pantsuit Politics!We began by discussing FBI Director James Comey's testimony before Congress confirming that the FBI is investigation whether or not President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence the election. We also discussed the AP's revelation that Paul Manafort, former Trump campaign manager, was paid millions by a Putin ally.Karen on Twitter had a great read...2017-03-2446 minPantsuit PoliticsThe Briefcase: A report from the groundWe began by encouraging everyone to share the #trypod hashtag. The idea is to introduce someone who doesn’t listen to podcasts to the medium. Show them how to do it and obviously subscribe them to Pantsuit Politics!We began by discussing FBI Director James Comey's testimony before Congress confirming that the FBI is investigation whether or not President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence the election. We also discussed the AP's revelation that Paul Manafort, former Trump campaign manager, was paid millions by a Putin ally.Karen on Twitter had a great read...2017-03-2446 min