Politics & Government

Politics & Government

House Committees Release Transcripts Of Testimony From Impeachment Inquiry

5:34pm November 04, 2019

by Michele Kelemen

The House committees conducting the impeachment probe released the first transcripts of closed-door witness interviews. The transcripts included those of the former ambassador to Ukraine.

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2019 Elections Being Closely Watched To See What They May Signal For 2020

5:34pm November 04, 2019

by Sarah McCammon

Voters in a handful of states go to the polls on November 5. The results could offer a preview of what to expect in 2020.

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4 Senior White House Officials Were Supposed To Testify On The Hill But Didn't Show Up

5:28pm November 04, 2019

by Mara Liasson

The top lawyer on the National Security Council didn't show up Monday at the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump. He was the point person for concerns about a call with Ukraine's president.

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President Trump has been campaigning for Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin (left), who is on the ballot for reelection Tuesday. Above, they step off Air Force One in August at Louisville, Ky.'s airport.

Why These 5 States Hold Odd-Year Elections, Bucking The Trend

4:22pm November 04, 2019

Why do five states hold general elections in odd-numbered years, when there isn't a presidential or congressional race? Some of our political reporters in those states dug in on that question.

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Voters Head To The Polls Tuesday For Municipal Elections

3:58pm November 04, 2019

by Paul Garber

Voters across the state will head to the polls for municipal elections, including some races that will shape Triad cities.

E. Jean Carroll, seen in a portrait taken earlier this year, filed a defamation lawsuit against President Trump on Monday. She says Trump sexually assaulted her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s. In her lawsuit, she alleges the president ha

Columnist Who Accused Trump Of Sexual Assault Is Suing Him For Defamation

3:01pm November 04, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

The president accused E. Jean Carroll of "totally lying" when she said he assaulted her more than two decades ago. Now, Carroll is taking him to court for allegedly smearing her in the media.

President Trump Awards Medal Of Honor To U.S. Army Master Sgt Matthew Williams

The State We're In: Democracy Edition

1:39pm November 04, 2019

About a quarter of the American public doesn't buy into key aspects of democracy, according to a recent survey.

An appeals court has ruled President Trump's accounting firm must turn over his tax returns to the Manhattan district attorney.

Appeals Court Rules Trump's Accountants Must Turn Over Tax Records

1:39pm November 04, 2019

by Brian Naylor

Lawyers for President Trump say they plan to appeal to the Supreme Court, potentially setting up an election-year decision about disclosing the president's finances.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch, flanked by lawyers, aides and Capitol police, leaves the Capitol on Oct. 11 after testifying behind closed doors to the House Intelligence, Foreign Affairs and Oversight committees as part of the ongoin

READ: Former Ukraine Ambassador Yovanovitch's Testimony To Congress

1:27pm November 04, 2019

by Dana Farrington

Marie Yovanovitch was recalled from her position as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine earlier this year amid what she called a "concerted campaign" against her, led by President Trump.

Michael McKinley (right), the former top aide to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, talked behind closed doors with House investigators about the Ukraine affair and why he resigned from his post.

READ: Ex-State Department Adviser Michael McKinley's Testimony To Congress

1:25pm November 04, 2019

by NPR Staff

The former top aide to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talked behind closed doors with House investigators about the Ukraine affair and why he resigned from his post.