Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Cokie Roberts On The Impact Of Robert Kennedy's Death

5:11am June 06, 2018

On the 50th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy's death, Cokie Roberts answers listener questions and tells Noel King about the impact of that assassination on the 1968 elections and the country.

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GOP Strategist On Primary Results

5:11am June 06, 2018

Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in eight states to pick nominees in different races. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Republican strategist Scott Jennings about the results.

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Kelly Sadler, shown in March, is no longer employed as a special assistant to President Trump. Last month, after Sen. John McCain urged senators to vote against Gina Haspel's nomination to head the CIA, Sadler reportedly said, "It doesn't matter, he's dyi

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White House Official Who Reportedly Mocked 'Dying' John McCain Is Out Of A Job

9:52pm June 05, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

Last month reports leaked that communications aide Kelly Sadler had disparaged John McCain for urging senators to vote against Gina Haspel's nomination as CIA director, saying "he's dying anyway."

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is in talks with international companies who might want to take over management of the International Space Station.

Space Station For Sale: NASA Administrator Is In Talks With International Companies

9:37pm June 05, 2018

by Cameron Jenkins

NASA's Jim Bridenstine says he is interested in private corporations taking over management of the International Space Station consortium.

What It Would Mean For U.S.-South Korea Relations If The Korean War Ends

6:25pm June 05, 2018

by Michele Kelemen

As he prepares to meet North Korea's leader, President Trump has held out the prospects of working on a peace treaty to end the Korean war. What would that mean for the U.S.-South Korea alliance and troops' presence on the peninsula?

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Congressional Republicans Push Back On Trump Administration's Trade Policies

6:25pm June 05, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

Congressional Republicans are increasingly frustrated with President Trump's trade policies and some are pushing new legislation to review new tariffs implemented by the administration.

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Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto On How She Would Improve The Immigration System

6:25pm June 05, 2018

There have been loud criticisms from protesters around the country and from lawmakers on Capitol Hill, condemning the Trump administration for separating families that have crossed illegally into the country. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the changes she thinks would improve the system.

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President Trump Cancels White House Visit With Philadelphia Eagles

6:08pm June 05, 2018

by Laura Benshoff

The White House has cancelled a visit by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

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Sen. Dick Durbin Says He'd Support Shorter Sentence For Rod Blagojevich

6:08pm June 05, 2018

by David Schaper

Reactions have been mixed since President Trump floated the idea of pardon for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who's serving 14-year prison sentence for corruption. But some Democrats are siding with Trump, including Sen. Dick Durbin and former attorney general Eric Holder.

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DOJ Spokesman Discusses Trump Administration's Policy That Leads To Family Separation

5:37pm June 05, 2018

The Trump administration's policy of separating children from their incarcerated immigrant parents has received much attention lately. Justice Department spokesman Devin O'Malley clarifies the rationale of the government over the handling of this challenging issue.

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