Trump Addresses An Ebullient CPAC Crowd
Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday morning. We discuss how Trump's idea of "America first" squares with traditional Republican ideas.
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Trump Touts 'America First' Philosophy In CPAC Address
Donald Trump has spoken to the group of conservative activists he spoke to on Friday before, but as president he got a very different reception than he has in past years.
Young Mexican Driver Rises To Top Of NASCAR Ranks
A young Mexican driver is making the leap to NASCAR's top level this year, and he's looking to bring more Latino fans with him. Along with the addition of Daniel Suárez, NASCAR is pursuing efforts to become more diverse.
In Delaware, State Senate Election Turns Into Referendum On Trump
A special state Senate election in Delaware has become an early referendum on President Trump, drawing hundreds of thousands of dollars and volunteer enthusiasm on both sides.
White House Asked FBI To Refute Reports Of Russia Contacts
The White House is pushing back on a story that alleged it tried to pressure the FBI to discredit reports of alleged communication between the Trump campaign and Russia. The story, which was reported by CNN, says the FBI resisted those efforts.
Manufacturing CEOs Face Challenges Training Workers In High-Tech Jobs
At a meeting with President Trump Thursday, manufacturing CEOs talked about the challenge of finding workers qualified to do the high-tech jobs that are available. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Mark Muro, senior fellow with the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program, about what's wrong with existing training programs for manufacturing jobs.
Suspect In Kansas Shooting Faces Possible Hate Crime Charges
A shooting that left a man dead in Kansas could be ruled a hate crime. Two men from India and a local man who tried to intervene were shot by a man who reportedly thought he was shooting people from the Middle East.
VX: The Nerve Agent Used To Kill Kim Jong Nam Is Rare And Deadly
A colorless, odorless liquid, similar in consistency to motor oil, VX kills in tiny quantities that can be absorbed through the skin. It is among the deadliest chemical weapons ever devised.
White House Asked FBI To Publicly Refute Reports Trump Associates Had Russia Contacts
Director James Comey refused to publicly respond to the media reports even as he dismissed them privately, a senior administration official says. The official says the FBI initiated the discussion.
Week In Politics: Trump's Speech At CPAC, Race For DNC Chair
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the Conservative Political Action Conference, former House Speaker John Boehner's statements about Obamacare and the upcoming vote for Democratic National Committee chair.