Week In Politics
NPR's Scott Simon asks Molly Ball, national political correspondent for Time magazine, about the week's political developments.
Politics & Government
New Puerto Rico Governor Sworn In Amid Political Chaos
Because Puerto Rico's Senate has not approved Pedro Pierluisi yet, legal challenges are expected. Protesters gathered outside the governor's mansion Friday to see his disgraced predecessor leave.
Amid Border Crackdown, White House May Shield Venezuelans From Deportation
The administration is reviewing steps to protect thousands of Venezuelans living in the U.S. from deportation even as it seeks to restrict more asylum-seekers from claiming refuge.
Get Ready For Higher Prices If New Tariffs Hit Goods From China, Retailers Warn
Retailers predict rising prices if President Trump goes through with his threat to add new tariffs to Chinese imports. Meanwhile, the White House announced a deal to boost beef exports.
A Look At Where Former Vice President Biden Stands On Immigration
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with law professor Bill Ong Hing about the phrase "get in line," which former Vice President Biden used to discuss his immigration stance during the debate on Wednesday night.
Will Hurd, The Only Black Republican In The House, Announces He Is Retiring
Will Hurd, the only black Republican in the House of Representatives, is retiring. To talk about Hurd's departure and the future of the GOP, NPR's Ari Shapiro is joined by former Rep. Carlos Curbelo.
How Obama's Legacy Could Impact The 2020 Democratic Field
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Terry McAuliffe, former governor of Virginia and chair of the DNC, about how the Obama legacy hangs over the 2020 Democratic presidential contest.
Trump Abruptly Drops John Ratcliffe As DNI Nominee Amid Political Headwinds
The president's Republican allies in the Senate never appeared to warm up to the Texas congressman, and news reports suggested he had overstated his terrorism-fighting qualifications.
Rep. Cummings Says Someone Tried To Break Into His Home. 'Too Bad!' Trump Says
President Trump, who has repeatedly attacked the Maryland Democrat in recent days, tweeted about the incident, saying, "Really bad news! The Baltimore house of Elijah Cummings was robbed."
Week In Politics: The Future Of The GOP And The 2nd Round Of Democratic Debates
NPR's Audie Cornish is joined by David Brooks of The New York Times, and E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post to discuss the future of the GOP and the second round of Democratic debates.