Politics & Government

In San Diego, A Mother Remains Separated From Her Child

11:25am August 07, 2018

by John Sepulvado

In a detention center in Southern California, a mother remains separated from her 3-year-old. Officials say it's because of the woman's criminal history but have not provided specifics or records.

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President Trump's Special Assistant Weighs In On Iran Sanctions

11:21am August 07, 2018

Victoria Coates, special assistant to President Trump and acting senior director for the Middle East at the National Security Council, speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about the new sanctions on Iran.

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Conservatives Mull Tech Firms' Influence Over American Politics

10:00am August 07, 2018

by Tim Mak

Representatives from Facebook and Google recently went to a conservative political conference to confront allegations that their social media platforms unfairly suppress conservative content.

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Morning News Brief

9:41am August 07, 2018

Prosecutors call their star witness in the Paul Manafort trial. A raft of elections Tuesday will give us a read on which messages work for both parties. And the U.S. reimposes some sanctions on Iran.

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President Trump shakes hands with Ohio 12th District Republican nominee Troy Balderson during a rally last weekend in Lewis Center, Ohio.

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Primaries To Watch: GOP Fears Ohio Upset; Trump And Ocasio-Cortez Back Challengers

8:50am August 07, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

If a Democrat wins an Ohio special election, it would be the latest sign of alarm for Republicans ahead of November's midterm election. Progressives hope for more upset wins tonight.

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Paul Manafort's Ex-Business Partner To Testify For A Second Day

8:12am August 07, 2018

by Ryan Lucas

Rick Gates testified Monday that he misled accountants and banks about the nature of Manafort's financial situation and that he did so at Manafort's direction. Gates is the prosecutions star witness

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Prosecution Witness To Answer More Questions In Manafort Fraud Trial

8:12am August 07, 2018

Paul Manafort's former business partner Rick Gates takes the witness stand again Tuesday. David Greene talks to William Coffield, a lawyer in the Eastern District of Virginia, about the case.

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Ohio's Special House Election Is Getting National Attention

8:12am August 07, 2018

Polls show a closer than expected race in the special election for Ohio's Republican-leaning 12th Congressional District. Noel King talks to Buzzfeed's Henry Gomez about what is at stake.

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Rocked By Rally, Charlottesville Mayor Wants Conversations About Race

8:12am August 07, 2018

Last year Nikuyah Walker was an activist criticizing how Charlottesville, Va., handled the Unite the Right rally. Now she's mayor. Noel King talks to her about how the rally changed Charlottesville.

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Ex-Obama Official Ben Rhodes Reacts To Trump Tower Meeting

6:52am August 07, 2018

David Greene talks to Rhodes, an ex-deputy national security adviser, about Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with a Kremlin-connected lawyer, and what campaigns should know when meeting with foreign agents.

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