Politics & Government

Politics & Government

New Hampshire Experiences Crush Of Democratic Presidential Contenders

6:54am May 10, 2019

by Josh Rogers

The New Hampshire primary isn't until February 2020 but for locals, the pace of campaigning is already frenetic as voters assess the huge field of Democratic candidates.

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U.S.-China Trade Talks To Continue As Higher Tariffs Take Effect

6:42am May 10, 2019

Noel King talks to China expert Robert Daly of the Wilson Center about the trade negotiations in Washington between the U.S. and China, and President Trump's plan to increase tariffs.

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Maria Butina with mentor Alexander Torshin, then a member of Russia's upper house of parliament, in Moscow in 2012. The two sought political influence in the United States.

Exclusive: Documents Detail Meetings Of Russians With Treasury, Federal Reserve

5:10am May 10, 2019

by Tim Mak

Alexander Torshin and Maria Butina met in 2015 with top leaders in the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve, according to materials obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.

A sign announces the acceptance of electronic benefit transfer cards at a farmers market in California. Anti-poverty groups fear that many low-income people might be pushed off programs such as food stamps under a possible change to how the government mea

Trump Administration Considering Changes That Would Redefine The Poverty Line

9:36pm May 09, 2019

by Pam Fessler

The possible change involves a different inflation measure to adjust the poverty threshold annually. Anti-poverty groups worry that many low-income people would be pushed off assistance programs.

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Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan listens as President Trump speaks during a signing event for "Space Policy Directive 4" in the Oval Office of the White House in February.

Trump To Nominate Patrick Shanahan As Defense Secretary

5:23pm May 09, 2019

by Tom Bowman

Shanahan has served as acting defense secretary since former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned last December over President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.

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The Duke & Duchess Of Sussex Pose With Their Newborn Son

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Being Royal While Black

5:13pm May 09, 2019

How will Harry and Meghan raise their newborn? And why does it matter?

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The Future Of The Iran Nuclear Deal

5:13pm May 09, 2019

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his country will stop adhering to some parts of the agreement, exactly a year after the U.S. withdrew from it.

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Sen. Burr Takes GOP Fire Over Trump Jr. Subpoena

4:06pm May 09, 2019

by Associated Press and MARY CLARE JALONICK, JONATHAN LEMIRE and LAURIE KELLMAN

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Deutsche Bank Is The 'Rosetta Stone' To Unlock Trump Finances, Journalist Says

1:22pm May 09, 2019

by Dave Davies

The German bank was Trump's partner on countless investments at a time when most of Wall Street shied away. As a result, NY Times editor David Enrich says, it has a trove of information about Trump.

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Sexual Consent Bill Fails in North Carolina Senate

11:20am May 09, 2019

by Neal Charnoff

A bill addressing sexual consent has died in the North Carolina Senate, but supporters remain hopeful.