Politics & Government

Politics & Government

It's Not You. Presidential Campaigns Are Starting Earlier

7:30am March 21, 2019

More than two dozen Democrats have announced their White House bid, and more are expected to get in the race. Rachel Martin talks to commentator Cokie Roberts about the history of campaign launches.

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News Brief: Gun Ban, Trump Criticizes McCain, Fentanyl Deaths

6:40am March 21, 2019

New Zealand bans weapons like those used in last week's attacks. President Trump continues to criticize John McCain, even though he's deceased. New data paints a dark picture of the opioid epidemic.

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President Trump speaks at the Joint Systems Manufacturer on Wednesday in Lima, Ohio. Trump visited the northeastern Ohio defense manufacturing plant to discuss his successes in the economy, job growth, John McCain and ISIS.

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Trump Carries On Criticism Of McCain, As A Republican Calls His Words 'Deplorable'

9:17pm March 20, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

The president again complained about the late Arizona senator during an Ohio speech, even criticizing the McCain family for not showing gratitude to the president over the late senator's funeral.

Donald Tusk, president of the European Council, speaks to reporters on Wednesday in Brussels. He told British Prime Minister Theresa May that an extension for withdrawal from the EU is possible, but with a caveat.

On The Brink Of Brexit, PM Theresa May Pushes For Extension With EU Support

6:50pm March 20, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

The European Council President said a delay of three months is possible. But U.K. lawmakers would have to approve terms of separation that May has already unsuccessfully proposed to them.

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Trump Lashes Out Against George Conway, Husband Of Senior Adviser Kellyanne Conway

6:40pm March 20, 2019

by Mara Liasson

President Trump lashed out at the husband of his senior adviser, Kellyanne Conway. Conway's husband George has been criticizing Trump on twitter. Why does this feud matter?

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People line up to enter the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday.

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Supreme Court Justices Seem Incredulous At Repeated Racial Bias In Jury Selection

6:07pm March 20, 2019

by Nina Totenberg

In a Mississippi death penalty case, the justices were skeptical of the way the state picked and dismissed black jurors and appeared ready not to uphold the conviction.

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President Trump says he looks forward to seeing the report of special counsel Robert Mueller, who has been looking into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Trump Backs Public Release Of Mueller Report

5:59pm March 20, 2019

by Brian Naylor

The president told reporters, "Let people see" special counsel Robert Mueller's report, as Trump again denied any collusion with Russia prior to his election in 2016.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Feb. 26. "It may be some time before the outlook for jobs and inflation calls clearly for a change in policy," he said Wednesday.

Fed Signals Rate Hikes May Be Over For 2019

5:50pm March 20, 2019

by Scott Horsley

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday and signaled that no more rate hikes may be necessary this year amid signs of economic slowing.

U.S. Officials Are Split Over How To Handle Venezuelans Seeking Asylum

5:41pm March 20, 2019

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Jessica Donati about the Trump administration's debate over what should happen to the more than 70,000 Venezuelans seeking refuge in the U.S.

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Trump Touts Manufacturing Job Growth, Criticizes General Motors

5:41pm March 20, 2019

by Tamara Keith

President Trump is in Ohio touting the growth in manufacturing jobs during his presidency. At the same time, he is fighting with General Motors over its closure of a plant in Lordstown, Ohio.

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