Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Week In Politics: Tariffs On Mexico, Mueller's Remarks And Abortion Legislation

4:25pm May 31, 2019

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Townhall political editor Guy Benson and Ana Kasparian, host of The Young Turks, about President Trump's announcement of tariffs on Mexico, Robert Mueller's remarks about his investigation and the latest on abortion legislation.

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Grand Canyon officials don't keep track of visitors by country of residence, but Mandarin-language brochures are the most in demand there. The Arizona Office of Tourism estimates that in 2018, the number of Chinese visitors to the state dipped 3.7%, after

Chinese Tourism To U.S. Is Down After Years Of Booming Growth

3:54pm May 31, 2019

Fewer Chinese tourists have been visiting Hawaii, Arizona and other population destinations in recent years. The strong dollar has made travel more expensive, just as political tensions have grown.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Ted Cruz vowed on Twitter to work together on legislation banning members of Congress who leave office from lobbying.

Ted Cruz And Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Team Up To Ban Lawmakers From Lobbying

2:22pm May 31, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

The unlikely union started with a tweet from the democratic socialist congresswoman, to which the conservative senator replied, "Here's something I don't say often: on this point, I AGREE."

Abortion-rights supporters take part in a protest Thursday in St. Louis. A state license that allows a Planned Parenthood health center in Missouri to perform abortions could soon expire.

As Missouri's Last Abortion Provider Nears Closing, Neighboring Clinics Prepare

1:10pm May 31, 2019

by Sarah McCammon

With hours to go before the expiration of a state license that allows a Missouri health center to perform abortions, clinics across state lines say they are preparing for an influx of patients.

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Mexico Responds To Trump's Tariff Threat

10:50am May 31, 2019

The president threatens Mexico with new tariffs as pressure to crack down on migration. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López says the foreign minister will go to Washington to help resolve the issue.

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Are Tariffs On Mexico The Right Way To Stymie Illegal Immigration?

10:19am May 31, 2019

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Brandon Judd, president of the border patrol union, about plans to impose tariffs on Mexico for not stopping illegal immigration into the U.S. NPR's Joel Rose weighs in.

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Movie Productions In Georgia May Stop Over State's Abortion Law

10:19am May 31, 2019

by Neda Ulaby

Entertainment companies say they may not do business in Georgia if a restrictive abortion law takes effect. In 2016, Georgia overtook California as the state with the most feature films produced.

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announces his run for the 2020 presidency at A&R Solar on March 1 in Seattle. He says tackling climate change should be "Job 1" for the next president.

Gov. Jay Inslee Says Washington State Is A 'Template For Success' For The U.S.

9:34am May 31, 2019

Inslee says the policies he's enacted in his state on the environment, the economy and health care are the same progressive actions he'd take if elected president.

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Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs On Mexico

7:13am May 31, 2019

The president is hitting Mexico with new tariffs to pressure it to crack down on the migrant surge. Luis de la Calle, a former minister at the Mexican Embassy in Washington, weighs in on the topic.

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This America: The Case for the Nation, by Jill Lepore

'This America' Pits Rise In Nationalism Against Championing Of Liberal Democracy

7:01am May 31, 2019

by Scott Detrow

Jill Lepore, author of These Truths, argues that supporters of free and fair liberal government can't just hold their noses and wait for voters to realize that democracy is better than autocracy.