Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Panetta On Presidents' Difficult Task Of Reaching Out After U.S. Military Deaths

9:11pm October 20, 2017

Mary Louise Kelly talks to Leon Panetta, who served as defense secretary, CIA director and White House chief of staff for two presidents, about how past administrations responded to military deaths.

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Russian Magazine Says 'Trolls' Used Social Media To Disrupt U.S. Election

9:11pm October 20, 2017

by Lucian Kim

A Russian business magazine says it has uncovered details of "trolls" based in St. Petersburg used social media to try to spread discontent and disinformation during the 2016 U.S. election.

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Can A Democrat Win In Alabama?

9:11pm October 20, 2017

by Debbie Elliott

A competitive special election in Alabama has Democrats thinking they may have a shot at a U.S. Senate seat in a deeply red state. The Republican candidate, Roy Moore, has a controversial record that includes being twice removed from public office.

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Former Intelligence Official On Iran Nuclear Deal

6:26pm October 20, 2017

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks about the Iran nuclear deal — which President Trump has called a "bad" deal — with Norman Roule, who retired last week as Iran mission manager for the director of national intelligence.

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DHS Under Pressure Over Alleged Violation Of Policies On Sensitive Locations

5:57pm October 20, 2017

by John Burnett

More than 100 members of Congress have called on the Department of Homeland Security to rein in agents who are reportedly apprehending undocumented immigrants in places such as hospitals.

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How The White House Plans To Tackle Its Legislative Priorities

5:20pm October 20, 2017

Congress has a lot on its plate: tax overhaul, immigration, the Iran deal. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Marc Short, White House legislative affairs director, about priorities for the rest of the year.

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Blitt's 2008 New Yorker cover, "Fistbump: The Politics of Fear," was inspired by the rumors that circulated about the Obamas during that year's presidential campaign.

'I'm Just Trying To Make Myself Laugh': 'New Yorker' Artist Shares His Cover Stories

4:49pm October 20, 2017

by Mary Louise Kelly

Barry Blitt's new book features some of the cartoonist's most memorable and merciless work, including his 2008 drawing of Barack and Michelle Obama fist-bumping in the Oval Office.

Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Panetta On Presidents' Difficult Task Of Reaching Out After U.S. Military Deaths

Russian Magazine Says 'Trolls' Used Social Media To Disrupt U.S. Election

Can A Democrat Win In Alabama?

Former Intelligence Official On Iran Nuclear Deal

DHS Under Pressure Over Alleged Violation Of Policies On Sensitive Locations

How The White House Plans To Tackle Its Legislative Priorities

'I'm Just Trying To Make Myself Laugh': 'New Yorker' Artist Shares His Cover Stories

Week In Politics: McCain And Bush Speeches

Russian Operatives Secretly Ran Websites To Emphasize Divisive Issues In U.S.

How Steve Bannon's Time In Hollywood Changed Him