Politics & Government

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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President Trump sings during a "Celebration of America" event on the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday.

Trump Turns Philadelphia Eagles Event Into 'Celebration Of America'

5:25pm June 05, 2018

by Brian Naylor

After most Eagles players decided not to attend a White House celebration of their Super Bowl victory, Trump dis-invited the the championship team, and accused it of abandoning its fans.

Summer Zervos, right, a former contestant on The Apprentice, accused President Trump of sexual harassment and has filed a defamation lawsuit against him. Her attorneys want to question Trump under oath.

Ruling By New York Judge Sets Stage For Standoff Over Possible Trump Deposition

4:54pm June 05, 2018

by Ryan Lucas

A New York state trial court judge has given until early 2019 for the president to be deposed in a defamation suit against him, but his attorneys are expected to try to fight the deposition.

Looking Back On The Life Of Robert F. Kennedy, 50 Years After His Assassination

4:51pm June 05, 2018

Fifty years ago, Robert F. Kennedy was killed in California. Just two months earlier, he gave an impromptu speech in Indianapolis on the night Martin Luther King Jr. was killed.

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., center, tells reporters he intends to cancel the traditional August recess to deal with backlogged tasks.

Mitch McConnell Cancels Senate's August Recess

4:21pm June 05, 2018

by Susan Davis

The majority leader blamed Democrats for slow-walking President Trump's nominees. He also said the Senate will use the extra time to pass annual spending bills.

Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly Discusses His Campaign To Defend His Seat In Indiana

4:18pm June 05, 2018

Sen. Joe Donnelly is a Democrat running for reelection in a state that went for Trump in 2016 — Indiana. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Sen. Donnelly about his message headed into the fall elections.

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How California's 'Jungle Primary' System Works

4:18pm June 05, 2018

The California primary is a free-for-all. Voters can pick any candidate, regardless of party, and the top two vote-getters will advance to the general election. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with University of Southern California associate professor Christian Grose about the state's "jungle primary" system.

Philadelphia Eagles players and the city's mayor have responded forcefully to criticisms from the White House, after President Trump rescinded an invitation to celebrate their Super Bowl win at the White House.

Trump Picks Fight With The Eagles, Philadelphia Takes It From There

3:51pm June 05, 2018

by Bill Chappell

The White House says "only a tiny handful" of Eagles players agreed to come to D.C., causing Trump to cancel their visit. The fallout includes many accusations — and an apology from Fox News.

Billionaire donor David Koch has said he is stepping down from his business and political roles over health concerns.

Politics & Government

David Koch, Billionaire Political Donor, Announces Retirement

1:55pm June 05, 2018

by Tim Mak

One of the founders of Koch Industries and its ubiquitous political network said he is leaving public life amid health concerns.

Former Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes, shown here walking with President Barack Obama, says Obama was bothered by the perception that he was aloof.

Obama Staffer Looks Back On His White House Years: 'It Can Take A Real Toll'

1:52pm June 05, 2018

by Dave Davies

Former Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes was 24 when he saw the collapse of the first tower on 9/11. He says that moment was a "fork in the road" that eventually led to the White House.

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