Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Trump Uses Pardoning Power Without Ruffling Feathers

4:53pm November 21, 2017

Since 1989 the U.S. president has pardoned a turkey before Thanksgiving. On Tuesday, President Trump pardoned Wishbone and Drumstick, sparing them from being part of the family dinner. He also used it as a chance to address his reversal of some of former-President Obama's executive orders.

President Trump Weighs In On Alabama Senate Race And Roy Moore

4:53pm November 21, 2017

President Trump weighed in on the controversy around Alabama Senate canddiate Roy Moore, saying that his Democratic opponent should not be elected. Trump stopped short of endorsing Moore outright.

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New Hampshire Rep. On 'Me Too' Bill Addressing Sexual Harassment

4:53pm November 21, 2017

NPR's Elise Hu speaks with Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster of New Hampshire about the "Me Too" bill she is co-sponsoring. It is one of many bills responding to sexual harassment in Congress.

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Haitians Have 18 Months Before Protected Status Is Canceled

4:53pm November 21, 2017

by Nadege Green

Nearly 60,000 Haitians who have lived in the U.S. since a devastating 2010 earthquake will have their protected status canceled. The Trump administration says the status will be terminated in 18 months.

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Study Finds Republican Tax Bills Directly Benefit Businesses, Not The Middle Class

4:53pm November 21, 2017

by John Ydstie

In an effort to sell their tax plan, Republicans in both House and Senate have touted the benefits for the middle class. But a close review of the plans reveals that such claims are misleading.

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South Korean and U.S. marine fighter jets fly over the Korean Peninsula during a training on Aug. 31, 2017 in Gangwon-do, South Korea.

Lawmakers Fear President Trump's Authority To Launch Nuclear Weapons

4:46pm November 21, 2017

by Samantha Raphelson

Some lawmakers and experts are raising concerns about the president's unilateral authority to launch nuclear weapons as tensions with North Korea continue to escalate.

The president's travel ban caused protests and chaos at airports in January.

Watchdog Report Finds Trump Travel Ban Caused Confusion, Violated Court Orders

4:16pm November 21, 2017

by Brian Naylor

Full details of the Department of Homeland Security inspector general's report are being withheld by DHS leaders.

Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., speaks during a House Judiciary hearing in April. Documents show that Conyers settled a wrongful dismissal complaint with a former female employee two years ago.

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Rep. John Conyers Acknowledges Settlement, But Denies Sexual Harassment Claim

3:29pm November 21, 2017

by Susan Davis

BuzzFeed obtained documents detailing a sealed 2015 settlement with a former employee, with a $27,000 payout. The Michigan Democrat says the settlement was made to avoid "protracted litigation."

Journalist Investigating Trump And Russia Says 'Full Picture Is One Of Collusion'

2:47pm November 21, 2017

"The constellation of Russian connections circling around Planet Trump is quite extraordinary," says Guardian reporter Luke Harding. His new book is Collusion.

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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has unveiled his plan to undo the 2015 "net neutrality" rules that had placed Internet providers under the strictest-ever regulatory oversight.

FCC Unveils Plan To Repeal Net Neutrality Rules

2:26pm November 21, 2017

by Alina Selyukh

The FCC will vote Dec. 14 on a plan to undo rules that prevent Internet providers from blocking or slowing websites and apps. The plan would require broadband providers to disclose their practices.