Politics & Government

Democrats Say Trump's Reported Debts Create National Security Risks

8:26am September 29, 2020

by Greg Myre

President Trump reportedly is facing huge debts. Democrats want to know who his lenders are, and his national security decisions are facing renewed scrutiny. Trump claims the reports are false.

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Trump Nominee Could Solidify Supreme Court's Conservative Direction

8:26am September 29, 2020

Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. Ted Cruz about Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Cruz is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which begins confirmation hearings next month.

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Examining President Trump's Unorthodox Debate Style

8:26am September 29, 2020

by Tamara Keith

President Trump faces off against Joe Biden in their first debate Tuesday night in Cleveland. Trump's 2016 debate performances were brash and unorthodox, but 2020 is a year of pandemic and recession.

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News Brief: Presidential Debate, COVID-19 Death Toll, Calif. Wildfires

8:15am September 29, 2020

President Trump and Joe Biden will face off in their first presidential debate. More than a million people have died globally of COVID-19. And, a wildfire threatens California's wine country.

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Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance arrives at federal court for a hearing related to President Trump's financial records in October 2019 in New York City.

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Legal Fight Over Trump's Financial Records Grinds On Even As Tax Details Spill Out

8:09am September 29, 2020

by Ryan Lucas

The president is waging multiple court battles to shield his finances from scrutiny, including two cases involving subpoenas issued to his personal accounting firm.

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Tax Return Report: Did Trump Go Beyond His Legal Limits?

6:41am September 29, 2020

NPR's David Greene talks to Lee Sheppard, contributing editor of Tax Notes, about President Trump's tax burden, and whether reporting by The New York Times shows any legal violations.

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Presidential Debate Preview: Trump, Biden To Take The Stage In Cleveland

6:41am September 29, 2020

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Republican strategist Scott Jennings and Democratic strategist Karen Finney for a preview of the first presidential debate between President Trump and Joe Biden.

President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are debating Tuesday night in Cleveland for the first time.

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Watch Live: 1st Presidential Debate Between Trump And Biden

12:02am September 29, 2020

Follow live updates and fact checks beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday. President Trump and Joe Biden are expected to cover a range of topics, including the coronavirus and the economy.

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Redistricting Shakes Up 2020 Ballots In NC Congressional Races

11:00pm September 28, 2020

by Paul Garber

Many voters in northwest North Carolina will be seeing some different names on the ballot this year as a result of court-ordered redistricting. The 10th and 5th Districts are among those with

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., introduced a revised $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package after weeks of stalled talks.

House Democrats Introduce Scaled-Back Coronavirus Aid Package

9:13pm September 28, 2020

by Kelsey Snell

The legislation addresses many of Democrats' top priorities that were included in the $3.4 trillion bill that passed the House in May. The latest bill lessens the duration of benefits.