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Michael Cohen (left), President Trump's former lawyer, arrives to testify before a closed hearing of the Senate intelligence committee, with his lawyer Lanny Davis on Tuesday.

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Cohen To Detail Alleged Trump Lawbreaking. White House: He's A 'Convicted Liar'

12:04pm February 26, 2019

The war of words started early as the president's ex-lawyer gets rolling on a three-day marathon with members of Congress. But Michael Cohen intends to deliver documents, one person close to him said.

NPR's Ron Elving explains the history, power and limits of the presidential pardon.

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The Power Of Presidential Pardons: Ron's Office Hours

11:52am February 26, 2019

by Ron Elving

NPR's Ron Elving explains the history of the pardon, where it comes from and what the Constitution allows.

Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal attorney, is due to meet with members of Congress over three days in Washington. The political stakes are high for both Democrats and Republicans.

Get Caught Up On Michael Cohen, Trump's Ex-Lawyer, And His Big Week In D.C.

11:43am February 26, 2019

by Philip Ewing

The onetime attorney and fixer has closed meetings scheduled with the House and Senate intelligence panels and an open one set for the House oversight committee. It could be a doozy.

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North Carolina Colleges Won't Confirm Student IDs OK For Voting

11:11am February 26, 2019

by Associated Press

North Carolina colleges and universities won't guarantee under criminal penalty that student ID cards meet the state's requirements for voting.

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GOP Rep. Cole To Stand With Trump On Border Wall Emergency

10:31am February 26, 2019

David Greene talks to Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma about the House vote Tuesday on a resolution to end the president's national emergency declaration. NPR's Tamara Keith weighs in on the issue.

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News Brief: Border Wall Emergency, Chicago Election, Walmart Greeters

10:31am February 26, 2019

The House is set to vote Tuesday to end President Trump's border wall emergency. It's Election Day in Chicago, voters select a new mayor. And, Walmart is eliminating is greeter positions.

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A Record 14 Candidates Vie To Be Chicago's Next Mayor

10:31am February 26, 2019

by David Schaper

Voters in Chicago go to the polls Tuesday to select a mayor, and they've got a lot of choices. More than a dozen candidates are running to succeed Rahm Emanuel, who is stepping down after two terms.

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NC Hopefuls Line Up To Replace Jones In Congress

9:57am February 26, 2019

by Paul Garber

Voters in North Carolina's Ninth District will get a new congressional race after findings of possible election fraud.

U.S. Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks at an organizing event on February 18, 2019 in Glendale, California. Warren is attempting to become the Democratic nominee in a crowded 2020 presidential field.

If a Wealth Tax is Such a Good Idea, Why Did Europe Kill Theirs?

9:57am February 26, 2019

by Greg Rosalsky

Senator Elizabeth Warren proposes a new kind of U.S. tax policy: a wealth tax. But the policy faces serious hurdles, including lessons from a failed experiment in Europe and a constitutional challenge

When a fellow officer dies, Chicago police wear black bands around their badges as a sign of mourning. At least five Chicago officers have taken their own lives since July.

5 Chicago Police Officers Died By Suicide Since July. Is The Department Doing Enough?

9:36am February 26, 2019

by Patrick Smith

Some officials and mental health experts say the suicides are a sign of deeper problems with the mental health and well-being of Chicago police officers.