Politics & Government

Trump's Tariff Decisions Could Help GOP In Pennsylvania Special Election

8:55pm March 12, 2018

by Scott Detrow

Voters in a western Pennsylvania congressional district head to the polls Tuesday. In this area, President Trump's tariff decisions could help the GOP avoid losing a reliably Republican seat.

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Many American Workers Will Soon Be Able To Compare Their Salary To Company CEOs

8:55pm March 12, 2018

Starting this year, publicly traded firms will be required to share their median employee pay, as well as CEO pay. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Wall Street Journal reporter Theo Francis about the new disclosure rule.

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The Navy's new USS Little Rock arrives at the harbor in Buffalo, N.Y., last December. In imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, President Trump said the U.S. military should be as self-sufficient as possible.

Trump Says Tariffs Are Needed To Protect Vital Industries, But Are They?

8:12pm March 12, 2018

by Jim Zarroli

The steel and aluminum tariffs are based on the idea that these homegrown industries are critical for national security purposes. But global supply chains make it tough for the U.S. to go it alone.

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Actress Stormy Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie Clifford, is offering to return what she calls "hush money" to President Trump in exchange for the right to speak freely about their alleged affair.

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Stormy Daniels Offers To Pay Back 'Hush Money' To Speak About Alleged Trump Affair

5:37pm March 12, 2018

by Tamara Keith

The adult film actress says she had an affair with Trump in 2006 and signed a nondisclosure agreement on the eve of the 2016 election. President Trump's personal lawyers have until Tuesday to respond.

Gun Advocates Are Not Happy About Trump Advocating For Risk Protection Orders

5:29pm March 12, 2018

by Scott Horsley

President Trump's school safety agenda encourages more states to adopt "risk protection orders." These allow law enforcement to temporarily seize guns from people judged dangerous to themselves or others.

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Rural Development Advocates Concerned About Mixed Messages From Trump Administration

5:29pm March 12, 2018

by Grant Gerlock

The Trump administration has been laying out its priorities for improving life in rural areas. But while the White House wants to boost spending on infrastructure, it is also seeking to eliminate programs focused on growing small businesses. Many who work closely on rural development issues are wondering just how invested the administration in in their concerns.

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The Department of Justice headquarters building in Washington photographed early in the morning.

40 Years Of Experience Walks Out The Door Of The Justice Department

5:29pm March 12, 2018

by Carrie Johnson

Douglas Letter retired from the Justice Department after four decades of defending administration policies, no matter whether Democrats or Republicans have been in charge.

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Why Some Educators In New Mexico Are Calling For Teachers To Be Armed

4:26pm March 12, 2018

by Kirk Siegler

A school shooting in rural New Mexico has opened a debate over whether teachers in schools in the town of Aztec should be armed.

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Many women and children arriving from Central America are claiming they're eligible for asylum because they've been the victims of gangs or domestic violence in their home countries. The claims are creating a large backlog and some critics, like former im

Trump Administration Moves To Reshape Who Qualifies For Asylum

4:05pm March 12, 2018

by Joel Rose

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has intervened in two cases that could have big implications for people who come to the U.S. and seek asylum.

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Sen. Burr Donates Congressional Papers To Wake Forest

3:37pm March 12, 2018

by Paul Garber

U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) is donating his congressional papers to Wake Forest University, and more plans could be on the way to expand leadership opportunities at the school.