Politics & Government

WH Insists North Koreans Prove Their Intentions To Denuclearize Before Meeting

4:20pm March 09, 2018

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with journalist Robin Wright about President Trump's decision to accept North Korea's "audacious invitation" and what might happen next.

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Vice President Pence listens as President Trump speaks at the Thursday event at which Trump signed the orders on steel imports and the other on aluminum imports.

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U.S. Signs Off On Tariffs, Angering Trade Partners

3:13pm March 09, 2018

by Scott Neuman

The administration's plan to impose a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum has been met by near universal criticism from around the globe.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross poses before a roundtable briefing in Hong Kong in September.

Trump Commerce Secretary Says Warnings About Tariffs Are Overhyped

1:56pm March 09, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

Wilbur Ross, a leading advocate for the steel and aluminum tariffs the president announced this week, told NPR's Morning Edition the tariffs' impact isn't "much of a roar."

Former President Barack Obama addresses participants at a summit on climate change involving mayors from around the globe on Dec. 5 in Chicago.

Obama In Talks To Produce Shows For Netflix, Report Says

11:38am March 09, 2018

by Doreen McCallister

The former president is in negotiations to produce a series of high-profile shows for Netflix, according to The New York Times. The number of episodes and show formats have not been decided.

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Poll Finds NC Teachers Opposed To Being Armed In School

11:06am March 09, 2018

by Paul Garber

A new poll looks at North Carolina teachers' attitudes about having them carry guns in school and finds it's not an idea educ

Stormy Daniels at the 2018 Adult Video News Awards at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Jan. 27, in Las Vegas.

White House Acknowledges Trump Ties To Stormy Legal Battle Over Alleged Affair

10:57am March 09, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

His press secretary inadvertently shed light on the president's connection to a restraining order silencing a former adult film actress about their supposed sexual relationship.

The Florida Senate approved a bill last weekend that would cover lost wages for first responders with PTSD, and the House followed suit on Monday. Florida Gov. Rick Scott says he will sign the bill.

Workers' Comp Benefits For Florida First Responders To Include PTSD, Governor Says

9:54am March 09, 2018

by Abe Aboraya

In the wake of the Parkland shooting, Florida plans to expand paid time off benefits to first responders suffering from PTSD. Those diagnosed before Parkland are not included.

Steel Country Democrats Who Backed Trump Weigh Party Loyalty In 2018

9:52am March 09, 2018

by Asma Khalid

In Eastern Ohio's Mahoning Valley, thousands of traditionally Democratic voters went for Donald Trump in 2016. The question for 2018 is whether they are now Republican voters down the ballot.

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The U.S. Capitol is seen here on March 7, 2018.

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Too Many Candidates? Democrats Grapple With Oversupply In Southern California

8:09am March 09, 2018

by Scott Detrow

A big, blue wave of candidates in California could actually wipe out Democrats' hope of winning a House majority by eliminating the party's chances flipping some key GOP seats in the state.

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Trump Administration Looks Ahead To Talks With North Korea

8:00am March 09, 2018

Rachel Martin talks to Republican Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado about his reaction to President Trump agreeing to meet North Korea's leader. The invitation was facilitated by South Korean diplomats.

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