Politics & Government

Politics & Government

What Trump Voters Think Of Trump's Russia Comments

7:25am July 19, 2018

NPR's Noel King talks with conservative talk show host Chris Buskirk about how Trump supporters are reacting to the president's statements about Russian interference in the U.S. election.

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Getting To Know The DSA

7:25am July 19, 2018

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The Democratic Socialists of America have gotten new visibility with the primary victory of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York. They're benefiting as energy on the political left grows.

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Trump Administration Weakens Political Nonprofit Disclosures

7:25am July 19, 2018

by Peter Overby

The Trump administration has weakened a donor disclosure rule for tax-exempt groups, possibly letting more foreign cash into U.S. politics — and complicating the confirmation of a new IRS commissioner.

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Moments That Define A Presidency

7:25am July 19, 2018

Following President Trump's news conference in Helsinki, commentator Cokie Roberts answers listener questions and tells Noel King about moments that have defined presidencies throughout history.

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Republicans In Congress React To Trump's Russia Statements

7:25am July 19, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

Republican lawmakers are responding to President Trump's multiple statements on whether Russia interfered in U.S. elections.

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DNC's Tom Perez On Russia And The Midterms

5:18am July 19, 2018

David Greene talks with Tom Perez, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, about President Trump's changing statements on Russian election interference and how Democrats are campaigning.

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News Brief: GOP Lawmakers React To Russia Statements, VA Purges, New Israeli Law

5:18am July 19, 2018

We look at how Republican lawmakers are responding to President Trump's inconsistent statements about Russian election interference. Also, The Washington Post's Lisa Rein discusses purges at the VA.

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Michael Isikoff On Maria Butina And Russia

5:18am July 19, 2018

The indictment against Maria Butina is the latest update in the Russia probe. NPR's Noel King speaks to journalist Michael Isikoff, co-author of the book Russian Roulette.

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Republican Rep. Warren Davidson Advises Trump To 'Continue To Play Offense'

12:30am July 19, 2018

by Sarah McCammon

Republican Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio talks with NPR's David Greene about his reaction to President Trump's statements about Russian interference in the U.S. election.

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House Approves Resolution Supporting Immigration And Customs Enforcement

8:14pm July 18, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

The House of Representatives approved a resolution backing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency on Wednesday, after some progressive Democrats introduced legislation to abolish it.

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