Politics & Government

Does Tariff Delay Signal A Chance For Trade War Deal With China?

5:40am September 12, 2019

by Scott Horsley

President Trump announced Wednesday that he would postpone the increase of certain tariffs on Chinese goods from Oct. 1 to Oct. 15. This follows a trade concession by China earlier in the day.

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What To Watch For At The Democratic Presidential Debate

5:37am September 12, 2019

by Scott Detrow

Ten Democratic presidential candidates will be in Houston Thursday. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Mass. Sen. Elizabeth Warren will be in the spotlight, as they meet on stage for the first time.

Trump Calls for Ban On Non-Tobacco Flavored Vaping Products

5:05am September 12, 2019

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Patrice Harris, president of the American Medical Association, about President Trump's anticipated announcement banning non-tobacco-flavored vaping products.

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Who Is Kelly Craft, The New U.S. Ambassador To The U.N.?

7:42pm September 11, 2019

by Michele Kelemen

Kelly Craft is expected to take up her job as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. on Thursday.

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Dems Cry 'Cowardice' As GOP Overrides N. Carolina Budget Veto

6:55pm September 11, 2019

by Associated Press, Gary D. Robertson

Republicans dominating a nearly half-empty North Carolina House chamber held an unexpected vote Wednesday and managed to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of the state's two-year budget.

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North Carolina Republicans Pass Budget By Holding Surprise Vote

4:54pm September 11, 2019

by Jeff Tiberii

House Republicans in North Carolina today held a surprise vote on the budget while Democrats were out of the chamber.

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State Moves To Revoke License of Greensboro Treatment Facility

4:42pm September 11, 2019

by Paul Garber

State health officials have barred a Greensboro treatment facility from accepting new admissions.

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Democratic Primary Continues To Take Shape As Candidates Consolidate Power

4:25pm September 11, 2019

by Mara Liasson

A smaller group of Democrats will debate in Houston this week. The campaign is taking shape as fewer candidates consolidate more support and all the major candidates prepare to take the stage together.

Remembering (Or Not Remembering) 9/11

3:50pm September 11, 2019

This week marks 18 years since 9/11. Whole generations of Americans have reached adulthood with little recollection of the terrorist attack.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Meets Leo Varadkar In Ireland

Brexit. We Have Questions And So Do You.

3:50pm September 11, 2019

Order! Order!