Politics & Government

President Trump speaks to the press before departing from the South Lawn of the White House.

Trump Defends Roy Moore Amid Sexual Assault Allegations: 'He Totally Denies It'

6:50pm November 21, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

"I can tell you one thing for sure, we don't need a liberal person in there, a Democrat," the president told reporters shortly before departing for Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Virginia's Board of Elections has delayed certification of ballots for two districts two weeks after elections there. Ballots in the 28th and 88th house districts are contested after a mix-up.

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Virginia Delays Vote Certification After Error In Ballot Distribution

6:43pm November 21, 2017

by Rebecca Feldhaus Adams

The state's Board of Elections voted to delay certification of election results for the 28th and 88th House of Delegates districts after claims of incorrect ballot distribution.

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Trump's Charity Had 3 Big Donors Last Year. None Of Them Was Donald Trump

6:15pm November 21, 2017

by Peter Overby

The Donald J. Trump Foundation remains under investigation in New York. Trump says he wants to close it down, but he can't until the probe is finished.

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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.