Politics & Government

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., greets the crowd as he arrives for a campaign rally in Tulsa, Okla., in 2016, when he built a large political movement during his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Many in the party have adopted parts of his agend

Politics & Government

Bernie Sanders Is Losing Primary Battles, But Winning A War

6:22am June 08, 2018

by Scott Detrow

While many of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' preferred candidates are faltering in Democratic primaries in 2018, the Sanders agenda continues transforming the Democratic Party.

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Morning News Brief

5:19am June 08, 2018

President Trump heads to Canada to meet with G7 allies, who are not happy with him because of trade disagreements. And, we spend a day in court with migrant parents whose children were taken by ICE.

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China's ZTE Company Strikes $1 Billion Deal To Resume Business With U.S.

8:07pm June 07, 2018

by Dustin Dwyer

Lawmakers and U.S. companies react to the news that ZTE will pay a $1 billion fine to be able to do business with U.S. companies again.

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Republicans Exploring Options To Block Trump Administration's Tariffs

8:07pm June 07, 2018

As the G7 meeting convenes in Quebec, House Republicans opposed to President Trump's broad tariffs discuss how to move their arguments ahead in the United States.

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President Trump Meets With Japanese Prime Minister Ahead Of Summit With North Korea

8:07pm June 07, 2018

by Ayesha Rascoe

President Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for the second time in less than two months. The meeting comes just days before Trump's historic summit with North Korea's leader.

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U.S. Diplomats In China Exhibiting Signs Of Minor Brain Injury After Hearing Strange Sounds

8:07pm June 07, 2018

American diplomats in Guangzhou, China are reporting strange symptoms that the State Department says are similar to what would follow a concussion or minor traumatic brain injury. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to New York Times Steven Lee Myers about his reporting on the story.

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American Pork Farmers React To Mexico's Counter Tariffs On U.S. Goods

8:07pm June 07, 2018

Mexico imposed counter-tariffs on several U.S. goods, including pork legs and shoulders. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Amy Mayer of Iowa Public Radio and pork producer John Weber of Dysart, Iowa about the newly imposed tariffs and the political repercussions.

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A screenshot from a public service announcement by White House and Truth Initiative to warn youth about opioid abuse.

With Real-Life Stories, White House Ad Campaign Aims To Prevent Youth Opioid Abuse

7:10pm June 07, 2018

by Sarah McCammon

Four new national ads will focus on warning young people about how easy it is to fall into opioid addiction.

Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch is expected to be faulted by a forthcoming inspector general's report set for release next week.

DOJ Report — Expected To Be Stinkbomb For Comey And Lynch — Now Set For Release

6:18pm June 07, 2018

by Philip Ewing

The Justice Department's internal watchdog has told Congress that he'll appear soon to discuss his report about the handling of the FBI investigation of Hillary Clinton's private email server.

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Can Congressional Republicans Find Common Ground On Immigration?

5:53pm June 07, 2018

House Republicans are headed to a showdown over immigration. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., and Rep. Dave Brat, R-Va., about their conflicting visions for immigration policy in the U.S. and whether there's any chance Republicans can come together on a deal.

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