PBS News Hour - Full Show December 9, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode
Dec 10, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a U.S. Representative from Georgia, dives into her surprising split with President Trump and the ramifications of the Epstein files. She reveals her reasoning behind leaving Congress and discusses the financial struggles facing Americans under the Trump administration. Greene also shares her experiences with threats and political hostility following her break with Trump. Additionally, expert insights on national security issues related to AI chip sales to China add an intriguing layer to the conversation.
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Supreme Court Could Reshape Campaign Money
- The Supreme Court is weighing whether limits on coordinated party spending meaningfully curb corruption or unlawfully restrict political speech.
- Removing those limits could drastically shift campaign finance power back to parties and wealthy donors.
Tension Between Speech And Corruption Concerns
- Advocates argue coordinated-spending limits frustrate parties from effectively communicating with voters and inflate costs of information.
- Opponents counter that past reforms aimed to prevent quid-pro-quo corruption revealed by Watergate-era abuses.
Prepare For A Fundraising Rule Shift
- Watch the Court's forthcoming decision closely because it will affect campaign fundraising strategies for 2026 and beyond.
- Donors and parties should reassess coordination rules and disclosure plans in light of potential legal changes.
