Politics & Government

Economists Offer Opposing Views On GOP Tax Plans

2:31pm November 15, 2017

Conservative economist Peter Morici of the University of Maryland and Jared Bernstein of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities debate the merits of the Republican tax plans in Congress.

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Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation has entered the West Wing — aides working in the White House. Mueller's team is charged with looking into whether anyone on Donald Trump's campaign worked with the Russians who attacked the 2016 election.

With Trump Back In D.C., Mueller's Investigation Enters The West Wing

1:42pm November 15, 2017

by Tamara Keith

Special counsel Robert Mueller is interviewing current aides about the Russia matter. The White House says it is cooperating — but that doesn't mean the process isn't stressful.

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Former Vice President Joe Biden says he would not have had "any part" of an effort to replace Hillary Clinton as the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee.

Biden Tells NPR He Has 'No Plans' To Run In 2020

12:52pm November 15, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The former vice president and Senate veteran also responds to a new book by ex-interim DNC head Donna Brazile in which she says that she considered replacing Hillary Clinton as the nominee with Biden.

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Russian lawmakers in the State Duma applaud after voting Wednesday to allow the government to register international media outlets as foreign agents.

Russian Lawmakers Approve New Restrictions On Foreign Media

10:28am November 15, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The State Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament, approved the bill after the company behind TV channel RT America filed paperwork under the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act.

President Trump gives a thumbs up at the Republican National Convention, as then-Trump campaign Chairman Paul Manafort stands behind him and next to Ivanka Trump.

'Drain The Swamp'? Hardly. Washington Appears More Stuck In The Muck Than Ever

8:53am November 15, 2017

by Peter Overby

"We have dysfunction in Congress; we have dysfunction, I think, in the presidency; and we have dysfunction in the lobbying community" — reform lobbyist Meredith McGehee

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Moore Holds Alabama Senate Campaign Event Despite Calls To Drop Out

8:16am November 15, 2017

by Debbie Elliott

Republican Roy Moore denies statements by five women who all say he pursued, or touched or sexually assaulted them when they were in their teens and he was in his 30s.

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White House Aides To Meet With Mueller Team

8:16am November 15, 2017

by Tamara Keith

White House aides including communications director Hope Hicks will reportedly be interviewed by special counsel Robert Mueller soon.

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Cokie Roberts On Politicians And Sexual Harassment

7:49am November 15, 2017

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the history of Washington politicians and sexual harassment.

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Republicans Add ACA Mandate Repeal To Tax Bill

7:49am November 15, 2017

by Mara Liasson

The Senate version of the GOP tax plan involves repealing the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act. Republicans think they have the votes to pass the measure.

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News Brief: Army Takes Control In Zimbabwe, Republicans Respond To Roy Moore

5:11am November 15, 2017

The army in Zimbabwe has seized control of the country, though they say it's not a coup. Also, Republican lawmakers are looking at options to keep Roy Moore out of the Senate.