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Congressional GOP Divided Over Immigration, Some Willing To Work With Democrats

4:34pm May 30, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

Vulnerable House Republican are forcing their leaders to schedule votes on immigration to try to stave off a blue wave in November. But their support for a moderate approach that includes a path to citizenship puts them at odds with President Trump's midterm strategy.

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Migrants In Caravan That Travelled Through Mexico Attempt To Be Granted Asylum At U.S. Border

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What You Need To Know About The 'Missing' Migrant Children

4:12pm May 30, 2018

There are a lot of questions and misconceptions.

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Advocating For Equality Across The Spectrum Of Sexuality And Identity

4:12pm May 30, 2018

Human Rights Campaign president Chad Griffin talks about the future of the fight for LGBTQ rights.

Gov. Eric Greitens delivers the keynote address at a police memorial prayer breakfast on April 25, at the St. Charles Convention Center. Greitens has announced he will resign on Friday.

1 Charge Against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens Dropped As He Resigns From Office

4:01pm May 30, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

Greitens has faced possible charges from multiple prosecutors, in two separate scandals: one about alleged sexual misconduct and blackmail, the other about accusations of campaign finance violations.

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Attorney General Stein Criticizes GOP-Designed Budget Bill For Secretive Process

2:34pm May 30, 2018

by Sean Bueter

North Carolina's Democratic attorney general is blasting the state legislature for the way it drew up this year's budget bill.

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Trump Asked Sessions To Reverse His Recusal From The Russian Inquiry

11:56am May 30, 2018

President Trump said again on Wednesday that he wished he had chosen someone other than Jeff Sessions to serve as attorney general.

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Embattled Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens Resigns

11:56am May 30, 2018

by Jason Rosenbaum

Greitens says he'll step down on Friday after facing allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance abuses. It marks a stunning fall for a charismatic Republican with national ambitions.

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Bridge To Be Named For Slain Winston-Salem Police Officer

9:08am May 30, 2018

by Paul Garber

State lawmakers are honoring a slain Winston-Salem police officer with a highway designation.

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In 'Atlantic' Profile, Stephen Miller Called 'Trump's Right-Hand Troll'

7:59am May 30, 2018

Steve Inskeep talks to journalist McKay Coppins, who has written a profile in The Atlantic of Stephen Miller, one of President Trump's most controversial White House aides.

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Cokie Roberts Fields Questions On Past Presidential Summits

7:59am May 30, 2018

Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions on the history of summits between American presidents and world leaders.

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