President Donald Trump (R) wants Congress to spend $1 billion in taxpayer funds on security for the East Wing of the White House, where the ballroom is being built.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article written with Ginny Monk, “At CT DCF, staff turnover is high. The costs can be devastating,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “CT General Assembly nears adjournment, scores of bills awaiting final vote,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

The Constitution prohibits state-sponsored religion and guarantees freedom of religion. But that doesn’t stop religion from influencing American politics — sometimes in ways that end up in front of the Supreme Court.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Andrew Brownto discuss his article, “Documents: Sen. Doug McCrory held sway over Blue Hills nonprofit,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with KFF Health News’ Noam N. Levey to discuss his article, “In CT, doctors now sue patients most over medical bills, surpassing hospitals,” written with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala and Jenna Carlesso as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

The right to peacefully assemble is part of the First Amendment of the Constitution. But recent protests across the country show that exercising that right can come with real risks and complications.

House and Senate Democrats have been introducing war powers resolutions in an attempt to block President Donald Trump from striking Iran.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “From the left, Josh Elliott pumps up his challenge to Ned Lamont,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Why does the U.S. have only two major parties? A look at how the election system, voting rules and political incentives keep Democrats and Republicans in power.