Politics & Government

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event in New Hampshire. Biden came under fire from fellow Democrats after his remarks on working with segregationists during his time in the U.S. Senate.

Politics & Government

Democrats Blast Biden For Recalling 'Civil' Relationship With Segregationists

7:07pm June 19, 2019

by Scott Detrow

At a fundraiser Tuesday night, the former vice president talked about working with former Sens. James Eastland and Herman Talmadge, two segregationist Democrats.

The Environmental Protection Agency's final version of its Affordable Clean Energy rule is supported by the coal industry, but it's not clear that it will be enough to stop more coal-fired power plants from closing.

Trump Administration Weakens Climate Plan To Help Coal Plants Stay Open

7:05pm June 19, 2019

by Jeff Brady

The Trump administration is replacing one of President Barack Obama's signature plans to address climate change. It may help coal-fired power plants but is unlikely to slow the industry's decline.

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Former White House communications director Hope Hicks arrives for a closed-door interview with the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

Hope Hicks Declined To Answer Questions About Time In White House In House Testimony

6:09pm June 19, 2019

The former Trump aide's appearance before the Judiciary Committee is the first time an official from the White House agreed to show up. But Democrats said she declined to answer many questions.

Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin Discusses Tensions With Iran And Pentagon Shakeup

6:04pm June 19, 2019

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., who sits on the Armed Services Committee, about the shakeup at the Pentagon and tensions with Iran.

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Alcohol Sales At UNC Events Bill Clears Final Legislative Hurdle

5:35pm June 19, 2019

by Paul Garber

The state House has given final approval to a bill giving all North Carolina public universities the option to sell beer and wine at campus sporting events.

Lawmakers Express Concern About Prospect Of A Military Conflict With Iran

5:29pm June 19, 2019

by Tim Mak

Both Republicans and Democrats want more details on the Trump administration's policy on Iran, and some in Congress argue there needs to be a new authorization for any military operation.

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to lower interest rates.

Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged For Now, Cites Economic 'Uncertainties'

5:23pm June 19, 2019

by Scott Horsley

The Federal Reserve left rates alone, despite pressure from President Trump to pump more money into the economy. But the central bank signaled a willingness to cut rates in the future if needed.

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Montana Gov. Steve Bullock On How Democrats Can Win Over Voters In Red States

4:39pm June 19, 2019

by Scott Detrow

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, a Democrat running for president, presides over a state Donald Trump carried in 2016. He's making a pitch for how to win back voters in 2020 who went for the president.

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Why Trump's White House Seems To Be Having So Much Trouble With The Vetting Process

4:39pm June 19, 2019

NPR's Ari speaks with David Gergen, a former adviser to four presidents, who is currently with CNN and Harvard Kennedy School, about the vetting process for acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan.

USA v Chile: Group F - 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France

Finding Equal Footing On And Off The Soccer Field

4:10pm June 19, 2019

The U.S. Women's National Team's fight for equal pay and treatment is just the latest chapter in a long history of women footballers.