Politics & Government

ExxonMobil Applies For Sanctions Waiver To Work With Russian Company

5:08am April 21, 2017

The Wall Street Journal reports that ExxonMobil has applied for a waiver from the U.S. to resume a joint venture with a Russian-owned oil company. David Greene talks with Journal reporter Jay Solomon.

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Morning News Brief: Paris Attacks, New GOP Health Care Effort, Prince

5:08am April 21, 2017

An attacker killed a police officer in Paris, days ahead of France's presidential election. Also, House Republicans say they are putting the "finishing touches" on a new health care plan.

Sanders And Perez Try To Unite Democrats Across The Country

5:08am April 21, 2017

by Scott Detrow

DNC chair Tom Perez and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are on a unity tour. The Democratic Party's base may be fired up but there are still plenty of bruised feelings after the 2016 primary.

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Prescription drug coverage is one benefit that drives up insurance costs, and one that is very popular with consumers.

GOP Plan To Trim Insurance Benefits Might Not Tame Premiums

5:00am April 21, 2017

by Julie Rovner

House Republicans are taking another stab at replacing the Affordable Care Act. But industry analysts say cutting required coverage won't meet their goal of lowering premiums for individual insurance.

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during an event at the the James L. Knight Center on Thursday in Miami as part of a Democratic unity tour. Sanders is getting heat for campaigning with Omaha, Neb., mayoral candidate Heath Mello, who has supported abortion restr

Bernie Sanders Defends Campaigning For Anti-Abortion Rights Democrat

8:59pm April 20, 2017

by Scott Detrow

Sanders endorses Heath Mello for mayor of Omaha, Neb., and tells NPR, "In some conservative states there will be candidates that are popular candidates who may not agree with me on every issue."

President Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. The president is a homebody who hates interpersonal conflict, says journalist Maggie Haberman.

Politics & Government

Journalist Describes The Loneliness And Leakiness Of Trump's White House

8:12pm April 20, 2017

by Terry Gross

As President Trump approaches his 100th day in office, White House correspondent Maggie Haberman of The New York Times says "the magnitude of the job is sinking in for him."

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Seeking To Bridge Divisions, Democrats Come Together In 'Unity' Tour

6:20pm April 20, 2017

by Scott Detrow

Since the election, Democrats have seemed very united in their singular opposition to President Trump's policies, but the 2016 presidential campaign exposed the fissures within the Democratic Party. Now, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and DNC Chairman Tom Perez are holding rallies across seven states in what is being billed as a "unity tour."

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Trump Holds Joint Press Conference With Italian Prime Minister Gentiloni

6:20pm April 20, 2017

by Mara Liasson

President Trump answers questions from reporters alongside the Italian prime minister at the White House.

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While the White House has opted not to release visitor logs, it was the three guests themselves who spilled the beans on Twitter and Facebook. Sarah Palin posted several photos, including this one, with the caption, "A great night at the White House. Than

White House 'Boogie Chillin': Trump Hosts Ted Nugent, Kid Rock And Sarah Palin

3:02pm April 20, 2017

by Vanessa Romo

They visited the Oval Office on Wednesday night, according to social media posts. Musicians Nugent and Kid Rock, as well as the former Alaska governor, appeared at numerous campaign rallies for Trump.

Marine Le Pen, presidential candidate of the far-right National Front, waves on stage during a campaign rally in Paris on April 17.

The Far Right's Marine Le Pen Courts France's Female Voters

2:53pm April 20, 2017

by Joanna Kakissis

The French presidential candidate is portraying herself as a working mom who fights for women, but says she's no feminist. The populist politician is also known for her anti-immigrant stance.

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