Politics & Government

Politics & Government

There will be no third party candidate from centrist group No Labels

7:26am April 05, 2024

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with No Labels co-founder Holly Page about the group's announcement that it won't field a candidate in this year's presidential election.

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No Labels will not nominate a third-party presidential candidate for 2024 election

5:12am April 05, 2024

The group No Labels said Thursday that finding the right candidates proved difficult. The organization emerged earlier this year as a potentially well-funded force in the election.

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5:12am April 05, 2024

President Biden talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The group No Labels will not run a third-party presidential candidate. Court rules border officials are responsible for children's welfare.

Political divisions among Democrats over the Israel-Hamas war are at the center of several upcoming primaries against liberal members who oppose the war.

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U.S.-Israel politics set to roil Democratic primaries

5:01am April 05, 2024

by Susan Davis

Republican donors and pro-Israel Democrats are working to defeat some of the most liberal members of the House for their criticism of Israel in its handling of the ongoing war with Hamas.

President Biden called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to express concerns about Israeli strikes that killed aid workers and humanitarian conditions in Gaza.

Biden warns Netanyahu that U.S. policy on Gaza hinges on improved conditions there

8:34pm April 04, 2024

by Tamara Keith

President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen were killed in Israeli strikes. He said a cease-fire is needed so aid can get in.

Parents listen for candidates proposing meaningful help for families with kids

6:57pm April 04, 2024

by Ashley Lopez

Inflation remains a top issue for voters this election year. It's been especially top of mind among parents who have the added financial stress of raising children.

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Some Democratic House members face opposition because of their criticism of Israel

6:39pm April 04, 2024

by Susan Davis

Forces normally aligned with the Democratic Party are working to defeat some of the most liberal members of the House over their criticism of Israel.

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Former U.S. diplomat argues for stronger tactics on Israel

6:23pm April 04, 2024

Days after Israeli bombs hit World Central Kitchen aid workers, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly spoke with the Council on Foreign Relations ex-president Richard Haass about the U.S. and Israel's relationship.

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Former President Donald Trump asked that the Mar-a-Lago classified documents trial be thrown out, citing the Presidential Records Act. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon denied the motion and said the case will proceed.

Judge rules Trump's Mar-a-Lago classified documents case can proceed

5:56pm April 04, 2024

by Greg Allen

The former president's lawyers cited the Presidential Records Act in asking that the government's case be dismissed. Judge Aileen Cannon denied the motion — clearing the way for it to proceed.

A closer look at U.S. military support for Israel

5:39pm April 04, 2024

by Greg Myre

President Biden says Israel is inflicting too many civilian casualties in Gaza. Yet he's also proposing $14 billion in fresh military assistance to help Israel wage the war.

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