Politics & Government

A campaign worker wears a shirt in support of Sara Innamorato outside a polling location at the Oakmont United Methodist Church in Pittsburgh. The first-time candidate declared victory over a five-term incumbent in the Democratic primary for House Distric

Backed By Democratic Socialists, Two Young First-Timers Win Primaries In Pittsburgh

10:27pm May 16, 2018

by Chris Potter

Two young, female first-time candidates won primary races against established incumbent Democrats from a family with deep roots in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Trump Administration Moves Forward With Historic Summit Despite Doubt From North Korea

9:06pm May 16, 2018

by Michele Kelemen

The Trump administration is trying to keep plans on track for an historic summit between the U.S. and North Korea, after North Koreans complained about rhetoric from Trump's National Security Advisor John Bolton.

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Virginia Sen. Mark Warner Weighs In On Why He Supports CIA Nominee Gina Haspel

9:06pm May 16, 2018

The Senate Intelligence Committee has voted to move forward Gina Haspel's nomination to lead the CIA. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., about why Haspel got his vote.

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North Carolina Teachers Rally At State Capitol For Better Pay And Working Conditions

9:06pm May 16, 2018

by Rusty Jacobs

Thousands of educators rallied at the North Carolina state capitol Wednesday. They're protesting for better pay and working conditions.

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Senate Democrats say they have the votes to formally disapprove of the FCC's Internet policy that will take effect next month. Here, supporters of net neutrality protest the decision to repeal the Obama-era rule.

Senate Approves Overturning FCC's Net Neutrality Repeal

7:41pm May 16, 2018

by Bill Chappell

Several Republicans joined Democrats in voting to overturn the FCC's controversial decision. But the measure has little chance of success in the House.

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New records released by the Senate Judiciary Committee offer the most detail yet about a June 9, 2016, meeting at Trump Tower between top Trump campaign aides and a delegation of Russians after an offer of help in the contest against Hillary Clinton.

What You Need To Know About The New Documents On The 2016 Trump Tower Meeting

7:03pm May 16, 2018

by Philip Ewing

Here are three big-picture takeaways after the Senate Judiciary Committee's release of more than 2,500 pages of transcripts, emails and other materials.

Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo speaks to reporters during the seventh round of NAFTA talks in Mexico City, on March 5. U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan has said a deal needs to be completed this week, but fundamental differences remain among the

Time Is Running Out To Complete NAFTA Renegotation This Year

6:20pm May 16, 2018

by Jim Zarroli

House Speaker Paul Ryan has said the effort to overhaul the treaty needs to be completed this week, but fundamental differences remain among the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

President Trump waves to Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev as he leaves following a visit to the White House on Wednesday. In his annual disclosure of personal finances, Trump acknowledged that he paid lawyer Michael Cohen between $100,000 and $250,000 l

Politics & Government

Trump Acknowledges Financial 'Liability' For Stormy Daniels Payment

6:07pm May 16, 2018

by Peter Overby

The federal ethics office flagged the disclosure in a letter to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.

The June 9, 2016, meeting at Trump Tower is one of several known contacts between Trump campaign workers and people connected with the Russian government.

Senate Committee Releases 2,500 Pages About 2016 Trump Tower Meeting

4:57pm May 16, 2018

by Philip Ewing

The papers reaffirm previous accounts of the meeting by people involved — that Donald Trump Jr. and team sought "dirt" offered to them on Hillary Clinton and received some political intelligence.

What Lessons Can The Trump Administration Learn From Past Negotiations With North Korea

4:21pm May 16, 2018

To explore what lessons can be drawn from past negotiations with North Korea, NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Robert Gallucci, the top U.S. negotiator on North Korea during the Clinton administration.

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