Politics & Government

Intelligence Community's Perspective On Trump Whistleblower Complaint

11:49am September 23, 2019

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to John McLaughlin, former deputy director of the CIA, about what effect the handling of the whistleblower complaint will have on the intelligence community.

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Presidential Contenders Barnstorm Iowa; Poll Shows Warren Ahead Of Biden

9:56am September 23, 2019

by Clay Masters

While Democratic presidential candidates were campaigning over the weekend in Iowa, a poll came out showing Elizabeth Warren taking the lead in the state. Former Vice President Biden had been leading.

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Trump And Modi Tout Achievements Onstage In Houston

9:53am September 23, 2019

by Florian Martin

Tens of thousands of Indian Americans packed Houston's NFL stadium to see President Trump and India's Prime Minister Modi. Both leaders spoke about what they consider to be their achievements.

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Members Of Congress Question Trump's Discussion With Ukraine's President

7:46am September 23, 2019

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas about the whistleblower complaint against the president. What did Trump say to Ukrainian's president? NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in.

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News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Controversy, Iran Interview, Climate Summit

5:53am September 23, 2019

President Trump defends his call to Ukraine's president. Iran's foreign minister says his country had nothing to do with strikes on Saudi oil facilities. And, climate action summit seeks bold ideas.

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After Donor Indicted, GOP Groups Mum On Where Walker Campaign Money Went

11:05pm September 22, 2019

by Associated Press

After a North Carolina insurance magnate and mega-political donor was indicted on bribery charges in April, some politicians who received his campaign dollars offloaded his money by giving it to ch

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Hunter Biden In Ukraine

5:32pm September 22, 2019

Michel Martin speaks with the New Yorker's Adam Entous to learn more about why the son of former Vice President Joe Biden has drawn attention from President Trump for his past work in Ukraine.

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Presidential Candidates Make An Entrance At Polk County Steak Fry

11:33am September 22, 2019

by Clay Masters

Democratic presidential contenders showed up for Saturday's traditional Steak Fry in Des Moines where they flipped burgers and made their case to voters.

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After U.S. Announces Deployment, Iran's Military Says It Will Pursue Aggressors

9:37am September 22, 2019

NPR's Melissa Block asks analyst Hooman Majd about the Iranian perspective on the latest U.S.-Iran tensions.

Politics & Government

Political Roundup: The Whistleblower, The Democrats And The White House

9:20am September 22, 2019

President Trump's conversations with world leaders are echoing through Congress and the campaign trail.

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