Politics & Government

Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., (left) speaks next to Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif., and Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, during a May 9 news conference on a discharge petition to force votes on immigration legislation.

Politics & Government

Immigration Clash In Congress Coming In June

10:30am June 04, 2018

by Susan Davis

Lawmakers thought the immigration debate was over, but a group of House Republicans is agitating for a floor showdown later this month. The House GOP Conference will meet Thursday to strategize.

Tariffs On Aluminum Alienate Allies, Association CEO Says

9:17am June 04, 2018

Rachel Martin talks to Heidi Brock, president and CEO of the Aluminum Association, an industry group that represents the interests of the U.S. aluminum industry.

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In San Francisco's Mayoral Special Election, Homelessness Is A Big Issue

6:50am June 04, 2018

by Scott Shafer

Whoever wins Tuesday's election will have to grapple with a homelessness crisis that touches every corner of the city. Over the past few decades, San Francisco has spent billions on the problem.

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From left Bishop James Shannon, Rabbi Abraham Heschel, Dr. Martin Luther King and Rabbi Maurice Eisendrath. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington Cemetery, February 6, 1968.

Exploding Myths About 'Black Power, Jewish Politics'

6:18am June 04, 2018

by Leah Donnella

In a new book, historian Marc Dollinger argues that the conventional wisdom of Jewish and African-American harmony during the civil rights era is flawed. And that the real story has lessons for today.

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News Brief: Giuliani Says Trump Has Authority To Pardon Himself

5:57am June 04, 2018

Rudy Giuliani says Trump has no intention of pardoning himself, even though he could. At a G-7 finance ministers meeting, the U.S. was singled out for imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

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Puerto Rico Exodus Bound To Shake Up Mainland Policy

6:22pm June 03, 2018

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Alfonso Aguilar. He's a Republican and one of Puerto Rico's five shadow delegates to Congress.

People wait in line to enter the U.S. Supreme Court, on April 23, 2018. There's less than a month left in the Court's term and many of the most controversial and contentious cases will be decided in the coming weeks.

From Travel Ban To Political Pins: Pending Decisions From The Supreme Court

3:46pm June 03, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

On Monday morning, the Supreme Court might release opinions in a number of significant cases, from gerrymandering challenges to religious rights disputes. We've got a roundup of the possibilities.

Steven Mnuchin, U.S. Treasury secretary, listens during a news conference at the closing of the G7 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting.

U.S. Allies Rebuke Trump Administration's Trade Actions At G7 Meeting

12:08pm June 03, 2018

by Wynne Davis

In a joint statement from the six non-U.S. finance ministers, the group expressed "unanimous concern and disappointment" with the latest trade actions from the Trump administration.

Trump's Lawyers Say He Can't Be Forced To Testify

8:23am June 03, 2018

Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to New York Times correspondent Maggie Haberman about a letter from President Trump's lawyers to Robert Mueller arguing that the president is not compelled to testify.

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Alabama Governor's Primary Race Is All About Corruption

8:14am June 03, 2018

by Gigi Douban

Politics in Alabama have been marred with corruption for years. We look at how these events are playing out in the Republican primary race for governor.